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I think I've made the decision to go with the Bilstein 5100's. They seem to be an upgrade from the stock shocks and that's really all I need or wanted. I'm just not one of those guys that needs the best nor am I looking to build a super impressive rig. This was more about maintenance. I just...

The noticeable difference (to me) in the newly designed airbags is that the location of the airbags has changed. The bags on the previous design were located on the side of the exterior of the frame mounted on an L shaped bracket. They're now located directly under the frame. Maybe there's more...

Last night I did a bit of reserach on the 5100 and the 6112. The 6112 seems like it'd be perfect for my uses (plenty of time on forest service roads some of which can be fairly rough). From what I can tell, the 6112 is only for light duty trucks such as the F150. I checked the Bilstein website...

I had Rancho 9000's (9 way adjustable shocks) on my last truck (Chevrolet Duramax). I found that I was either way too lazy or way too disinterested to actually get under the truck and adjust them. I always had this attitude of good enough. That truck also had an extra leaf spring and Firestone...

When I said I wasn't so concerned with price I had no idea that shocks could cost $4,000 for a set so I guess I am actually concerned with price as well. Also I wouldn't be interested in a shock that required maintenance either. The stock shocks served me well, I really had no complaints, and...

Superduty.....I'm not near so concerned with price as I am with performance & durability. I'm curious if you have any model numbers in mind ? Hopefully Les Schwab will be doing the install for me. The manager of the shop suggested Fox but I said that I'd wait to purchase in October. Thanks.

JD.....thanks.....looking forward to it..... ITTOG.....I guess it could be but on the other hand all that I'm doing here is creating areas that mimic the nearby national forests so my hope is that it won't create more work but will enhance our time spent chilling here.....I've actually added...

I'm driving a Ford F350 4 x 4 Crew Cab Diesel and am looking to replace the existing shocks (front & rear). I've attached a photo of my rig and as you can see I've got a good bit of weight. I generally leave town with the truck, camper, and Jeep all loaded with supplies. Then there's me at 170...

JD.....yep, Tanner is five and seems to be going on one.....that dog never tires. I sure did enjoy Sarah's picture album.....I saw a whole lot of Yukon in that dog. Thanks for posting it here and once again sorry that Sarah's time had come..... There's been a major change at the cabin which...

JD.....DANG ! I sure wasn't prepared for that.....man, I'm just so, so sorry. Sometimes I look at Tanner & Trapper and I tell them that I have to be the next one to go cause I don't think I could get through another dog leaving me. There's just nothing like a good dog.....and few things more...

ITTOG.....I've yet to take a single medication.....not even anything available over the counter. I just had an amazing stretch of 5 days of living without pain. Of course I have no explanation for that but unfortunately it came back after a long hike in the mountains. I'm about ready to put hip...

Hey Andrew.....first off, good luck with the sale of your rig. It's really a nice rig. I've spent a good bit of time in my truck camper with my Retrievers.....our lifestyles were actually somewhat similar. I mostly enjoyed the non overland (driving) part of your videos. Anyhow, this year I semi...

Arjan.....thanks so much ! I've put countless hours into restoring that barn.....funny thing is that I like the exterior of the barn much more than I do the exterior of the cabin. And no I won't add gutters.....and quite honestly, I've got an amazing well here and I simply don't ever consider...

Foy.....it's all just rock to me but considering where it's located I have no reason to disbelieve it's not Madison Limestone.....as a matter of fact, I'd even bet it is..... ITTOG.....good to hear of your progress ! I'm envious (but not jealous one bit).....I haven't actually decided against...

Riversdad.....the shop manager attempted to portray me as being ungrateful.....his line was something like "I tried to save you money by not installing a new air bag kit".....for me, an exaggeration of the that thought line could have been "I used duct tape to fix it.....I saved you a lot of...

vintageracer.....of course it's "hip" .....since we are 3 hipsters ! I actually looked up the definition of hipster prior to this post and once I read it I thought damn ! We really are hipsters.....;) Riversdad.....I love going up into the mountains to gather stones. We always get in a long...

And work continues on the interior as well.....the chicken coop was demolished, six to twelve inches of chicken poop was hauled out, all the holes in the walls were caulked, all the walls covered in Tyvek, and then finished with scrap plywood.....then came the shelves.....works just fine.....not...

Tongtu Outdoor.....welcome to My Journey.....I'll assume that your comment was directed at ITTOG.....and based on my appointment with the Orthopedic Surgeon this morning, I agree completely..... Ace.....that sucks.....how you doing ? Just this morning the Orthopedic Surgeon said to me that a...

ITTOG.....did you start physical therapy immediately after your surgery ? I was told that I'd start the day after surgery. I'm curious too as to how long it was before you could drive again ? Next weeks' meeting with the surgeon can't come soon enough for me..... Riversdad.....my positivity in...

Riversdad.....don't be sorry for me.....like I've said over & over.....life has given me much more than what I've ever deserved.....there's not a day that goes by that I don't take a moment to be grateful (seriously).....but thanks. Funny thing about that couch.....I've yet to sit on it. That...