Just got a call from a buddy, he has a 2001 ext cab slt with a 5.9. The truck is bone stock. The truck has well over 200,000 miles on it and has been eating shocks like candy. His 3rd set in the last 2 years is now trashed. What does eveybody run here and how do you like them? Keep in mind the high miles he drives. Thanks all.

 

edelbrock performer IAS... on the wifes truck and will be going on the '05 when it's time...

$80 bux a shock (avg)

 

hey let me just add a request to this thread- anyone who posts their brand of shocks, post the price per shock with it please. thanx

 

I have read and heard that Bilsteins are about the best shock you can get, but I don't have first hand experience with them to confirm this. I run Rancho 9000RSX adjustable, and am very happy with them. They run about $85-$90 per shock, but I got mine during a buy 3 get one free sale. I have had Rancho 5000 as well, but they were very stiff, and I would not use them again.

 

I just ordered some Bilstein HD shocks from Summit and will let you know how they are once I get them on

 

Rancho 5000 on mine. As he said very stiff. Wife hates it. So does my coffee habit. Have to drink between bumps.

Silver, the 9000's are smoother?

 

Going with Bilsteins myself, found a set for my front for 60 bucks for both on e-bay, just waiting on them to get here and still looking for a set for the back.

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i went with the monroe sensatrac. my tuck is all street driving and i love these shocks for that. i think they ran about $275 for all 4 when they had a buy one get one half price sale at canadian tire. have had them on for about a year and am just now noticing some wear

 

Yes, at least when you have them set on the low settings like 1-3. Turn the **** up to about 7, and they get very stiff. And they go all the way to 9 too.

 

I had the CarQuest Gas Bruiser on and didn't care for them to much. To stiff. Paid about $30.00 per shock. I switched to the SkyJacker Hydro 7000's. Much better ride and control has improved. Paid $32.99 per shock. I have noticed people that want a decent ride have been switch from the h.p.g. shocks over to the hydraulic shocks up here.