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What is your favorite shock?

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Old 03-24-2011, 09:54 AM
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What is your favorite shock?

Looking to replace/upgrade my stockers which are due for replacement. Looking for feedback on what you have used that you like or dislike and reasoning behind your choice of shock. Thanks!
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 10:08 AM
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I like the yellow Monroe's, gasmatics or whatever. Good shock, inexpensive enough to replace at the recommended intervals but not cheap and crappy.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 10:16 AM
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I really like Bilsteins. Not cheap, but I don't think you can buy a better quality shock.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 10:17 AM
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What ZX said, but if you have the money the Bilsteins are top notch.
 
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I like KYB's the best - they are not as spendy as Bilstein but better than a Monroe.
 
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If you're going to go Monroe then just give Rough Country a call, 8000 series for $30.00 each. I've done a lot of these with no complaints it is a very good budget shock. Of course you can't expect a $30 shock to hold a candle to Bilsteins.

Cost set aside I would put on the Bilsteins and not look back.
 




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