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Shock Suggestions Needed

Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Question Shock Suggestions Needed

blah blah blah...I am going to do the Diesel/V10 coil spring in front and 2" add-a-leaf in the back this means at least new shocks in the front.

So my philosophy is too just do all four together! I need people's suggestions: brand, cost, and link to it if you got it.

Thanks in advance. Oh and side note I don't need/want the most expensive #*$& out there.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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my monroe sensa tracs were about 200$ for all four at advance. that was a shock to me because the last time i bought shocks and struts for my old car it was 80$.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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ive heard doetsch tech are a really good shock, a set is around $200......


you can go on their site and shoot them an email and tell them your vehicle info and that youre putting that spring in and it should raise about 3" or whatever and its supposed to be rougher than stock and they will tell you their recommendation and length, same for rear.......i wouldnt go for parts store shocks since you wont be stock height unless you know what part# will give you the length you need.....them douches wouldnt be able to set you up with what you need


http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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Hey so far thanks for ALL the responses!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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I went rancho twin tube self adjust (60 ea) from summit. Bilstein is a name thrown around quite a bit on here, might want to check them out.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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+1 For Bilstiens, all I ever used on my Ram's, both 2 and 4wd.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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I've 3 different shocks on mine, stock-HD Gabriel-Bilstien.I swear I could not tell the difference in the three of them.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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I've had Gabriel, Monroe, and Bilstien on my truck and didn't like them as much as the KYB Truck shocks I just put on my truck. I don't think I will go back to anything else.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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hey this all good but does anyone have the part # on the shocks they recommend?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Bilstein, hands down, lifetime warranty
 
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