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Bilstein 6112 install on a 2020 Ram 1500

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Bilstein 6112 install on a 2020 Ram 1500

We continue to preach how strut spacers just aren’t going to cut it for any kind of performance gains. When you put a strut spacer on top of the shock tower in order to gain some additional height in order to clear larger tires, you’re directly impacting the factory strut in more than 1 way. The spacer will cause the factory shock tower to be pre-drooped, which eliminates downtravel of the suspension equal to the spacer’s physical height. And the factory struts and shocks aren’t valved to handle a 25-50% increase in unsprung weight due to larger wheels and tires,...

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Overlanding Shock Research

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Overlanding Shock Research

Whatever your primary form of overlanding/offroading is, the equipment consideration should match that purpose. Despite the latest trends in expensive race-level suspension offerings, most of these kits are overblown for the purpose in which they are used. A set of Bilstein 5100s or Old Man Emu shocks will sustain your vehicle for a very long time, over fire roads, maintained camp sites, and easy trails for many years. You do not need a $3000 suspension system to carry and support weekend-camping gear.

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