Changing out front shocks, how difficult?
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When I had the bed off last year I replaced the rears. I know alot of people like the Bilsteins but I don't want to spen big bucks if not needed. I went with NAPA premiums on the rear. What would you folks recommend other than the Bilsteins
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Rancho, Pro Comp. I wouldn't put a NAPA anything on my truck, I used to, but get kinda tired of doing things 2-3 times cause of cheap parts. I did a brake job 2yrs ago, rotors,calipers, pads. rotors are warped and calipers look worse then the stock ones.
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i put pro-comps on too, along with not removing the tires. Unfortuntly, after month and a 1/2, had to replace the rears, just blew right out, how..not sure, and not to stoked right now. Hope'n they "fix' this issue. Might wanna hold onto the stockers, just for a bit.
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warranty those things, get some freebies. those could have been defects
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If you don't mind the color difference the Monroes have been around awhile, got them on my wifes Expy now, good riding shock. Very easy to put on like everybody mentioned, hook the top shock to the tower and get the bolt ready when you cut the plastic shock retainer strap, as the shock is expanding down pop the bolt thru the lower hole, tighten up and your done.
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I put Monroes on my truck and have been happy with them. Nothing to it just like everybody else said. I didn't take the tires off either. Just be ready to react when you cut the plastic tie. As the shock moves down, slide it onto the lower mount. Don't ask me how I know !!
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I would spend the money on the fronts for good shocks, I had the best Napa sells on the front and they were blown at 25k miles in 18 months. The engine in these things is a boat anchor, 1000lbs dry, add in 8 gallons of coolant, 4 gallons of oil, etc, etc, the fron takes a serious beating.
Edit: You will need an 18mm socket which not all kits have, other than that, it requires nothing special.
edit Edit: Here is a good price on the Bilstiens for the front, with free shipping. Thats per shock http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/p...ount-BOOT-down)
Edit: You will need an 18mm socket which not all kits have, other than that, it requires nothing special.
edit Edit: Here is a good price on the Bilstiens for the front, with free shipping. Thats per shock http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/p...ount-BOOT-down)