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Old 07-06-2007, 07:07 PM
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Time For Some Shocks....What Kind?
After 170k my shocks are completely shot. Im not sure if they are the original or not but I need some new ones. What kind should I get?
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Old 07-06-2007, 09:56 PM
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Only one brand IMHO for these trucks. Bilstein HDs. Around $300-$400 for all four, but well worth it. I had Rancho 9000s on it before, and its a night and day difference.
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i have bilsteins 5100's from shockwarehouse.com
i think they have free shipping.
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I run Monroe Reflex shocks on all of my trucks, pretty happy with them.
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Same Here, Monroe reflex They do a good job.
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I have the bilstein HDs on mine, they're pretty good. I got mine from shockwarehouse.com as well. But I've been hearing great reviews on the bilstein 5100's. That's gonna be my next set.
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Originally Posted by tony597fitter
Only one brand IMHO for these trucks. Bilstein HDs. Around $300-$400 for all four, but well worth it. I had Rancho 9000s on it before, and its a night and day difference.
Agreed

dont skimp on the shocks... i have Rancho 9000's in the rear and dual 5000s in the front, and well, next time i do it, im goin Bilstein HD's

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I thought the 5100s have the same valving as the HDs. Only difference is they are 2" longer for front lifts.
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Has anybody tried the Monromatics? 100 bucks for all 4 shocks sounds intriguing.
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Old 07-08-2007, 01:24 PM
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I've just read that Rancho has just released a 9000HD now just for our heavy trucks, anyone else heard of them/ tryed them?
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I went Bil 5100 on both trucks. Huge difference. The 99 had atleast 100K when I changed them and there was a huge difference on the road. The97 had Monroes that where "About a year old" according to the P.O. It was amazing how much better it was off road. Wash board was 200% better.

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Bilsteins. Put them on and I am amazed every day at how much better they are.
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^^^^^^agreed^^^^^^
You get what you pay for.
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BTW, I got both sets from EBAY new in box for Less then $200 a set.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tchlink:top:us


these the ones???
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