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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 02:25 AM
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Monroe Reflex shocks

has anyone here ever used these shocks on a 92-96 F-150?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 07:06 AM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 07:24 AM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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Monroe Reflex shocks

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.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 02:50 PM
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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
 
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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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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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:46 PM
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Monroe Reflex shocks

I put a set of Rancho RS5000's on my '85 Bronco. I know, I know, it's still not a "truck", but it's closer than a Cherokee. I echo the OLDSMAN, they were very harsh on the road. Made the Bronco ride like a tank compared to the stock shocks. Off-road however, they definately improved handling. Not nearly as much bouncing and rocking around.
 
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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.
 
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