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First I need to replace the shocks again and was wondering what people would go with on my 2000 250. I pull a big trailer and would like to have the smoothest ride for our long trips.
Second, as I said we pull a trailer. I need to replace the brakes and need some suggestions on what heavy duty brakes are out there.
Thanks,
Steve
Second, as I said we pull a trailer. I need to replace the brakes and need some suggestions on what heavy duty brakes are out there.
Thanks,
Steve
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I don't know about the brakes. But shocks I would go with bilsteins. They are a very good ride and handle the weight well. We just ordered some for my dads truck, it was 283 shipped for all four. There is a cheap place online you can get them. I can't remember where I ordered them from. I think they are a sponsor though. Check it out.
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First I need to replace the shocks again and was wondering what people would go with on my 2000 250. I pull a big trailer and would like to have the smoothest ride for our long trips.
Second, as I said we pull a trailer. I need to replace the brakes and need some suggestions on what heavy duty brakes are out there.
Thanks,
Steve
Second, as I said we pull a trailer. I need to replace the brakes and need some suggestions on what heavy duty brakes are out there.
Thanks,
Steve
You have two good suggestions for shocks and rotors. I have found that I can get a 'smoother' ride by having my psi in the tires lower. My tires are tagged for 80psi and it rides like a tow truck at that pressure, reduce that down to 70psi and it rides like (almost) my car.
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I don't know about the brakes. But shocks I would go with bilsteins. They are a very good ride and handle the weight well. We just ordered some for my dads truck, it was 283 shipped for all four. There is a cheap place online you can get them. I can't remember where I ordered them from. I think they are a sponsor though. Check it out.
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I would suggest some Firestone airbags for your rear if you want truly a smooth ride..and for the brakes, I had great success with www.powerstop.com for rotors and ceramic pads and they are reasonably price too.
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I agree; slotted dimpled rotors all the way w/ hawk or ceramic pads. I've had awesome luck w/ the rotors I got off fleaby. r1concepts is his store.
Also for towing I would go with the air bags as well
Just my 2 cents..........Good Luck!
Also for towing I would go with the air bags as well
Just my 2 cents..........Good Luck!
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First I need to replace the shocks again and was wondering what people would go with on my 2000 250. I pull a big trailer and would like to have the smoothest ride for our long trips.
Second, as I said we pull a trailer. I need to replace the brakes and need some suggestions on what heavy duty brakes are out there.
Thanks,
Steve
Second, as I said we pull a trailer. I need to replace the brakes and need some suggestions on what heavy duty brakes are out there.
Thanks,
Steve
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