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Old May 24, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Hey all I'm at 93,000 and still have the original shocks. I do have an Airlift 59500 Air Control airbags system installed on the back of my "Brandie" (posted it here last year). So I'm pretty sure I'll be fine for a while and NOT have to replace the rear shocks. Or do I need to do these too? I keep the air pressure about 15-20 lbs and add more for big loads in the back.

But I'm getting that bouncey feeling up front. I'm looking at a few different shocks, KYBs, Bilstein, Ranchos or Monroes. I would like a little more control but don't want to spend a ton of $$ on them. Any suggestions would be great. I am getting a new set of tires and I'm leaning toward the Dakota A/T tires from PepBoys. The buy 3 get one free sounds like a good deal and the tires have that BFG tread pattern with a 50,000 mile warranty on them. Thanks for the help, H-
 

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Old May 24, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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i have KYB's up front, and had good luck with these.. just order bilstein 5100 for the rear.... had one side sticking on me
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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monroe sensatracs suck the reflex are better if you are going the pep boys route
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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bilsteins for the win. if it were my truck, i would do both front and back at the same time. but thats just me. i see it the same as tires, i am not going to just replace 2 out of the 4.
 
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