[hawg]

Noticed my Edelbrock AIS shock in the left rear lost about a 1/4 cup oil today. Now that it's time to get new shocks all around, I'm looking for some advice. I have a 2 wheel drive, so no off roading. I'm looking for the best ride on typical rough California roads. Any hands on experience would be appreciated.

 

[hawg]

What? no one has an opinion! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[My427stang]

I am super happy with my KYB Monomax at 180.00 from www.pickproparts.com

At first they seemed stiff after the original Ford junkers, but not at all after a week of driving. Its stable and nice, they come with boots, and really ride super. For the price its hard to beat

 

[coldair]

I like my front King shocks I just wish I could fit them in the rear /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[ironsideconst]

I've been running Bilstien shocks for about the last 100K and couldn't be happier, ride quality is great empty,loaded,or towing.JMHO /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif

 

[Riggodeaux]

What Ironside said. I replaced the OEM shocks on my 2wd with Bilsteins 30k+ miles ago. On road, together with the Michelin LTX M/S, a mighty fine ride, empty or loaded - though these trucks do ride much better with a load in the back. As I recall, they sell for 62-70 bucks each at a couple of different internet sellers....

 

[whodis]

I just threw on some rancho rsx's the ride is great. Firm, and far less bouncy than the stockers.

 

[hawg]

Thanks guys, that's just the kind of info I was hoping for. Anyone have a best price supplier for Bilsteins?

 

[redrocket]

I am really happy with my Bilstiens. Do a search on 'shocks' in the archives, and you will find plenty to read.

redrocket

 

[coldair]

I took my Bilsteins in the front to upgrade to Kings

 

[hawg]

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I took my Bilsteins in the front to upgrade to Kings

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What does that mean? What are "Kings"

 

[redrocket]

King shocks are a heavy duty shock for trucks running big lifts, and correct me if I am wrong, but most monster trucks run them.

hope this helps

redrocket

 

[wildwilly]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks guys, that's just the kind of info I was hoping for. Anyone have a best price supplier for Bilsteins?

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I just got mine form eshocks.com, after some research it was the cheapest place I could find. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[bjhenley]

CAREFUL ON THE REAR SHOCKS!!
Bilstein and Eshocks both list a 2819 for the rear of a stock height 250. I replaced mine with 2816, the 2819's were too long.
Got mine from eshocks.com too.

 

[coldair]

http://www.kingshocks.com/shocks.htm

 

[SmokeyWren]

I replaced my stock shocks with Monroe Gas Magnum. Those were great.

After thirty-something thousand miles, I replaced the Monroe Gas Magnums with Bilstein. Nothing wrong with the Monroes, but with all the hype about how great were the Bilsteins I just had to try them. Results? The Bilsteins are great too, but no better than the Monroes.

So the most shock for the money for a PSD CrewCab 4x2 is Monroe Gas Magnum. They cost about 2/3rds as much as the Bilsteins and are just as good.