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Shocks for trucks
Since so many here have trucks and SUV's, I'd like to tap the collective wisdom about replacement shocks.
Full size quad cab 2wd P/U (~5000#); used more like a car than truck, so I'm looking for ride/handling over hauling/off-roading. Orig. tires lasted about 45K mile and I'm expecting the replacements to last at least as long, but I don't think I should expect the stock shocks to make it to 90K miles, and old shocks generally equals increased tire wear. There are quite a few options out there, anyone found a brand/model that they felt were good upgrades from stockies?? |
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06-30-2005, 05:43 AM
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I have always had good luck with Ranchos--On my older mid-sized Cherokees I went with RS5000s, on my Full-Sized F250 I went with RS9000s which are adjustable. Most of the 5000s lasted over 80K, but I did have one leak after 10K, which was replaced free--I only have about 15K on the 9000s, but they ride well. I did just put Monroes on my Wagoneer because they were cheap--they ride nice, but I have no idea on thier long-term durability.
On my 2nd Cherokee, I waited untill Sears ran a sale--and I believe at the time the Ranchos were 28.00/shock installed with a lifetime replacement. best way to go IMHO--as long as you own the vehicle they will replace them for free.
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I had HD Bilsteins on my '01 2wd Silverado, but I thought they were a little soft on rebound. I switched to Monroe Reflexes because they seem to work well on friend's truck. When I get a chance I'll be putting the Bilsteins back on.
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After a lot of reading I went with Monro Reflex also. They're frequently on sale at Sears.
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06-30-2005, 06:31 AM
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I went with the Ranchos too, currently running the 9000s on my F250 and love them. Before I had my first set of adjustable Ranchos on my old Toyota 4x4, I thought it was a gimmick. Nope, they really do change the ride with a simple turn of a knob.
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06-30-2005, 07:51 AM
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my pops has been very happy with the edlebrock shocks on his truck.
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06-30-2005, 08:01 AM
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speaking of shocks, is there a way to reasonably improve the handling of a big full size pickup without making it overly harsh?
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I put a rear sway bar on mine and it seemed to help.
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My old 1993 Extend cab stepside handled like a new truck when I installed the Monroe Sensatracs on it several years ago (1997). They really need replacing again.
I plan to install Bilstein this time. I am thinking of going the HD version instead of the comfort version.
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1979 Porsche 930 3.4
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