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If you use a $100 lowering kit you will get a $100 ride. I run Shotgun Shock. I also lowered my front end with Progressive Drop in and some Ricor intiminators.
There is a lot of talk about this is better, that is better around here, but in the end it is you that makes that decision. I bought a set of shock bolts and installed them for a day. I bottomed out twice when they were set where I liked the look. If I can't run it where it looks good and get a good ride, I don't need them.
I also don't have the money to drop $1500 on a shotgun shock right now so I'm saving my pennies until I do. I can't see wasting the money on bolts, then progressives and then air. Too much time and effort for me. I'll wait.
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