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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Shocks

looking to put new shocks on and looking for input.
Rancho RS 9000XL
Bilstein 5100
Bilstein Heavy Duty
what has worked the best etc.
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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for what its worth

I have been running gabriel LTV shocks for several years, in fact, since the stock junk wore out. They are fully hydraulic shocks, so a little "stiffer" than a gas charged shock, but they hold up to loads better, and don't leak in the winter.

I run close to max tire weight all the time, and on the rear, a gas shock just wouldn't hold up. These ones have been bulletproof
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pind
for what its worth

I have been running gabriel LTV shocks for several years, in fact, since the stock junk wore out. They are fully hydraulic shocks, so a little "stiffer" than a gas charged shock, but they hold up to loads better, and don't leak in the winter.

I run close to max tire weight all the time, and on the rear, a gas shock just wouldn't hold up. These ones have been bulletproof
approx cost? Part Numbers?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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If I recall rightly, they are the 58000 series, 58674 for the fronts, and 58675 for the rears. Its been a while since I bought them, but perhaps check with NAPA, or on gabriel shocks website.

The cost will vary depending where you are, but too expensive is the cost for everything these days.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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im on my second set of Bilstein 5100 couldnt be happier, genos usually has them on sale
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Diesel
im on my second set of Bilstein 5100 couldnt be happier, genos usually has them on sale
on my first set...Bilstein!
www.eshocks.com
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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I also like the bilstein 5100's.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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ordering bilstein 5100.got them for $95 a corner CAD and $5 per shipping.=$421 total too my door, seems reasonable.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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You'll be happy!
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