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Old 03-14-2007, 08:17 PM
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Alright guys, Time for some new shocks.. I'm more of a street driver, no offroad whatso-ever.. So Im looking foranicesmooth ride. I must replacethe one's on there nowbecause their rusting apart in big chunks. Thanks- MIKE
 
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Old 03-14-2007, 08:26 PM
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Rancho RS5000, or Monroe Reflex. I use them on my 95'. I get all the shock I need.


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Old 03-14-2007, 09:38 PM
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How do you know when you need new shocks? Pretty dumb question I know!
 
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Shocks and struts should be checked every 12,000 miles or when any of these symptoms are noticed:
[ul][*]bouncy or uncomfortable ride [*]excessive body sway when cornering [*]fluid leaks from the shock or strut [*]physical damage to the shock or strut [*]nose dive when braking [*]uneven tire wear [*]tail squat when accelerating [/ul]
 
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Slacked off for 4 months, finally ordered Monroe's Reflex's. Anything has to be better than the 10 year old stock one's right? The creaking noise they are making are driving me crazy!
 
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FWIW, on a stock truck I like the Monroe Reflex. I used to put them on quite a few trucks back when I worked at a brake shop many years ago, and I always found them to have a nice ride. I think you will like them.

I think for a stock truckI would stay away from the Rancho RS5000's though because of their valving. They work great on lifted trucks, but on stock springs I always thought they rode pretty stiff IMHO.

 
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I recommend the monroe sensa-tracs. I've used these before and they are great, bout to pick up some for the front of this rig.

http://www.monroe.com/products/mp_de...ck%20Absorbers
 
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ive got rancho 5000 but ive got 3 in lift too they work good in there. dont get procomp 3000 id stay away from procomp shocks all together, they suck IMO....but if you do want a set i got some for stock hight real cheep only used for 4 months hehe
 
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What do you have for sale and PM me the price?

Forget it, you're 4X
 
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ahh yah they wont work on your 2wd sorry....and here i thought i may have finaly been able to get rid of them
 


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