best riding shocks for a highboy?

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zack
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best riding shocks for a highboy?

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anybody have any suggestions?? I was going to look into bilstiens for my crew cab. it has a little additional weight in the front from the 6bt cummins
I want it to ride nice and be able to tow well. any suggestions?
1972 crew highboy project
1972 crew highboy 12v cummins daily driver
1970 f250 2wd ranger xlt camper special (first car)
1970 f100 lwb 2wd driver quality
1976 highboy driver quality
etc, etc, etc........
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Cant beat bilstiens at all. An look into helper bags for the rear end really helped out both my Highboy an my DD hemi ram
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Re: best riding shocks for a highboy?

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Does anyone have a part number for bilstiens for our trucks?
1972 crew highboy project
1972 crew highboy 12v cummins daily driver
1970 f250 2wd ranger xlt camper special (first car)
1970 f100 lwb 2wd driver quality
1976 highboy driver quality
etc, etc, etc........
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If I were you I would email Jim:

jim at bloody knuckle garage dot com


I KNOW you will get the right info.
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Bilstien 5100's will be perfect for you.
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Guys, I can't find any Bilsteins for my 72 Highboy, any suggestions? I have no added lift. :fr: Thanks!
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