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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #180 on: March 03, 2018, 10:24:18 PM »
Nice work! Glad to hear it was an upgrade and that you have a better ride now!
Upgrade is almost an understatement. Those Bils were shot. The truck hasn't felt this good in a long time.
I wish I still had access to the hobby shop on base, now I just have to crawl around on the ground and pay to have tires mounted :(
It's a long drive, but if you ever have any large project come up, let me know. Heck, I can come to you and go to a base around there.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #181 on: June 02, 2018, 11:34:48 AM »
Finally installed the rear Radflo shocks. Ride is significantly improved over the Bilsteins.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #182 on: June 02, 2018, 08:08:35 PM »
Nice rear end fella ???
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #183 on: June 02, 2018, 08:17:29 PM »
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #184 on: June 02, 2018, 08:47:14 PM »
  I know a lot of guys like the Radflo's. What made you go with them? What differences are you noticing between them and your older Bilsteins? I have no experience with them but need to start getting some information compiled when my current rear shocks are ready to be replaced.
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #185 on: June 03, 2018, 06:49:10 AM »
Nice rear end fella ???
^^^This  :-*
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  I know a lot of guys like the Radflo's. What made you go with them? What differences are you noticing between them and your older Bilsteins? I have no experience with them but need to start getting some information compiled when my current rear shocks are ready to be replaced.
One of my Bils was leaking and I felt the other was due to go. I like the fact I can send the Rads back for rebuild when I need to. I also feel like the Bils didn't quite provide the correct dampening. It's hard to describe, but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about, it's like they didn't provide enough dampening to keep you from getting the leaf spring "float" over bumps. Also, of note, any of the longer Bils are actually Titan specific with  Xterra bushing pressed in, if you ordered from PRG or Nisstec. It's nice having a shock in there that's actually designed for the X.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #186 on: June 03, 2018, 08:47:18 AM »
🤣One of my Bils was leaking and I felt the other was due to go. I like the fact I can send the Rads back for rebuild when I need to. I also feel like the Bils didn't quite provide the correct dampening. It's hard to describe, but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about, it's like they didn't provide enough dampening to keep you from getting the leaf spring "float" over bumps. Also, of note, any of the longer Bils are actually Titan specific with  Xterra bushing pressed in, if you ordered from PRG or Nisstec. It's nice having a shock in there that's actually designed for the X.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #187 on: June 04, 2018, 10:36:30 AM »
This is literally my next purchase. I almost got them last month, but had my fronts rebuilt first. Now the rear is riding noticeably bad compared to the front (I'm on Billstein 5125s in the rear with about 30k miles on them). What length did you go with?

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #188 on: June 04, 2018, 12:53:54 PM »
This is literally my next purchase. I almost got them last month, but had my fronts rebuilt first. Now the rear is riding noticeably bad compared to the front (I'm on Billstein 5125s in the rear with about 30k miles on them). What length did you go with?
I was suprised at the difference.  Even when the Bilsteins were new, I don't feel like they were as good as it is now.  I originally ordered the 3-4" lift shocks, but they were wayyyy too long.  I believe these are the 2-2.5" rear lift shocks.  They are showing the appropriate amount of shock shaft, so that's good.  The original ones I ordered only showed about 2" of shock shaft, definitely too long.   
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #189 on: June 09, 2018, 10:55:15 PM »
Minor mod day today. Ditch lights with MaxGear Armor brackets and emblem inlays by D4 Graphics.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #190 on: August 19, 2018, 02:14:12 PM »
Picked up Steve's old Deavers today. They're still in very good shape, little to no rust, just desert dirt. I'll give them a little cleaning and bolt them up in the next few weeks. Thanks for the hook up Steve.
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #191 on: August 19, 2018, 03:36:05 PM »
You got it buddy. Hope they serve you well.
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« Reply #192 on: September 11, 2018, 07:02:44 PM »
A labor of love. They're ready to go in this weekend.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #193 on: September 11, 2018, 08:02:24 PM »
Wow! You really did a great job with those.
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #194 on: September 11, 2018, 10:29:39 PM »
Good job eliminating Soda Lake
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