Time for new shocks
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From: Missouri
Time for new shocks
I'm sittin on factory shocks at 146,000. Its rock n' rollin a little too much. My birthday is coming up this month so shocks are on the list. 
I have a 2" lift. I have used RS5000 before, and they were adequate (on a different truck).
What do you guys recommend?
I have a 2" lift. I have used RS5000 before, and they were adequate (on a different truck).
What do you guys recommend?
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Fort Campbell, KY
I prefer OE style shocks (charged/pressurized.) The RS9000 I tried were not, just dampened by valves and fluid flow. SO, I personally like Blisten shocks, proven, gas charged, made my truck ride like a factory 03'. My e99 always rode like a war wagon, but now it has manners.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: reno nevada
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I put Rancho 5000 on my truck. They are holding up well but seem to made the allready harsh ride worse. In past years i used explore pro comp 3000 on my old Ranger 4x4 and was happy with those. Joe
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Oregon
Bilsteins are the like of the majority here, having said that I have ruptured the seals on 2 different bilsteins on my '79. Installed doestch tech and am loving them. Thinking of these when I have to replace my super duty shocks. I might add my '79 sees more off road than most of our trucks.
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Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Norco,CA
I have Monres on my e99 cc lb 4x4 and hate them. stiff in the back and fronts ride like the worn out ones. Blisteins is where I should of went, seem most on here love them. Haven't heard of Doestch tech, hows the price and warrinty. Chet
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Delta, CO
I put Monroe Reflex on mine & I think they are good but too stiff to suit me. They would probably be just right on a 4x4 but just a little to stiff for me. BTW I had 175k on the originals so any new shock was gonna feel diff to me...lol
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You should be fine getting the heavy duty shocks thru Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com they have a compatability chart, truck year, model, exct, check it out. Bilstiens on all four corners and lovin them, great shock for these heavy trucks, they are proven.
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From: Missouri
You should be fine getting the heavy duty shocks thru Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com they have a compatability chart, truck year, model, exct, check it out. Bilstiens on all four corners and lovin them, great shock for these heavy trucks, they are proven.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Minnesota
I have bilstiens on my 2000 x and rancho 9000xls on the 02 and 05, I like the bilstiens when towing but stiff if the truck is empty. I will be putting 9000's on the 2000 X when I change next time.
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