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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Anybody have experience with these shocks? They look pretty beefy. I'm about due for new struts and shocks and would be pairing the ranchos with these.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2215790

Monroe 58650
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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that should be a very stiff ride
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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i guess if you tow or haul but like Mathieu said, I bet they are stiff with no oad.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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just bought and installed them... and its actually a smooth ride. they use an active dampening technology that makes them firm when they are being worked more than usual. even with the springs they are still smooth. its a bit gnarly on speed bumps occasionally but not too bad.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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I stand corrected....thanks cheese...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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I have Monroe shocks all around and very happy with them. Sensa-Trac that I have in the rear are not adjustable but handles our camper load and all other loads with no problem. I did consider air bags at one time since Gabriel never made an air shock for our tucks but I really never needed the adjustment.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Thx for the insight everyone. I think I may try them. I currently have the horrible horrible rc shocks and anything is better than those. I'm only using them because I needed to replace my oem ones after 50k and didn't have the money for good shocks.
 
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