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Old 03-22-2009, 10:11 PM
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Are Monroe Sensatracs good shocks for a truck?

Are Monroe Sensatracs good shocks for a truck? Also, should i replace all four shocks even though its mainly just my front ones that need changing?
 
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Old 03-22-2009, 10:28 PM
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another question. is it ok to put shocks for a smoother ride on the front and shocks built for towing on the back????
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 09:30 AM
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I have used several different series Monroe shocks, and have been woefully disappointed with all of them. Good ride for a little while, then they fizzle out. Their warranty does get them replaced, but who needs the aggravation. KYBs are worth the extra money.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 09:38 AM
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Sensicrap if you ask me.... i absolutely hated them. I went back to OEM shocks and they ride far far better.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 10:24 AM
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Sensicrap if you ask me.... i absolutely hated them. I went back to OEM shocks and they ride far far better.
o really??? so you just went back to Ford and got the ones that came stock on it?
 
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i hate the sensatracs!!!!! they are softer then my leaky stock shocks and there warranty sucks. they wont replace them cause there supposed to leak from the factory due to them being overfilled!!!
 
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Monroe Reflexes are nice riding shocks. I recently returned mine for a replacement pair because they started to leak some(Note:I am pretty rough on my shocks).
 
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Yup for the front at least, dont have the money to put them on the rear yet. I think they are 50 a piece, but they ride so nice when they are new.
 
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Originally Posted by BURNSTOUGHFORD
Yup for the front at least, dont have the money to put them on the rear yet. I think they are 50 a piece, but they ride so nice when they are new.
thanks man, that what i gona do for sure. ill call the dealership here in oklahoma city and see if i can get in... did you just ask for the shocks that came stock an they sid yeah we got em?
 
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Pretty much. I really think you cant go wrong with the OEM, they have a very nice ride, and i have no complaints about them as far as towing goes. Plus there good for 100k pretty easy.
 
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Originally Posted by BURNSTOUGHFORD
Pretty much. I really think you cant go wrong with the OEM, they have a very nice ride, and i have no complaints about them as far as towing goes. Plus there good for 100k pretty easy.
id have to say your prb right. i mean the OEM's are what they put on the truck when they built it ha. i hope your right cus im prob gonna take your advice
 
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