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Dec 20, 2002 | 02:25 AM

poopey

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Monroe Reflex shocks

has anyone here ever used these shocks on a 92-96 F-150?

Dec 20, 2002 | 07:04 AM

brs127s

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Monroe Reflex shocks

I put these on my 95 F-150 when they first came out. I have been very happy with them. They will stiffen up the ride a little bit, but handle loads very well.

Dec 20, 2002 | 07:06 AM

EPNCSU2006

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Monroe Reflex shocks

I have the Rancho RSX Reflex shocks which are the same thing as the Monroes, and I have no complaints with them at all. I would definitely recommend them.

Dec 20, 2002 | 07:24 AM

swirk

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Monroe Reflex shocks

I have them on my '95. I live down a long dirt road and they have improved the ride on and off the dirt road.

Dec 20, 2002 | 01:53 PM

RBrendel

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the rancho rs5000's are just as good and are cheaper. just put a set of monroe's on my mom's suburban and they ride like the ranchos do on the road but the when offroad they dont stiffen up as much as the ranchos did.

ranchos-same as monroe's on road but when offroad better=cheaper
monroes-same as ranchos on road but not as stiff offroad=more expensive

i suggest the rancho5000s.

Dec 20, 2002 | 02:50 PM

54 Oldsman

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Monroe Reflex shocks

Had a set of rancho 5000's on a 92 jeep cherokee and while they might be good off road shocks, they were way to harsh on road. they actually ruined several of the shock rubbers from the pounding. that's my 2 cents worth. have not tried the "reflex" shock

1995 F250 4X4 351-AUTO:-X12

Dec 20, 2002 | 03:38 PM

RBrendel

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really? that is strange. ive never heard of the ranchos doing that. you know there is a warranty on the shocks too so you could have gotten them all replaced or your money back. also, a f150 weighs more than a jeep cherokee and has a different suspension setup. a rancho is a truck shock.

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Dec 21, 2002 | 05:47 PM

AlM

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Monroe Reflex shocks

I have KYB gas-adjust on our 96 and the highway ride improved +++ over the OEM shocks. Oversand ride is better too. The expansion strips caused loose fillings and premature bone loss with the oem's; even when it was new.