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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Shocks Recommendation

Hey folks. I need to buy shocks for my 1987 F150 4x4. I am making an order on summit for some other items and was thinking about adding them now.

Can anyone provide me with suggestions? I would like a good ride but don't know what specs to look for as a comparison.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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I run Monroe gas magnums on my stuff good quality at a good price
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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I'm a big fan of KYB Monomax, but the ride isn't for the weak of heart. My old man prefers a more plush ride and really likes the yellow Bilsteins I put in for him.

Mike
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Thanks guys.

I ended up ordering Pro Comp 9000 Series.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:26 AM
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I have the Pro Comp 9000's on my truck. They have a decent ride and it doesn't sway much since the P.O. took off the sway bars when installing the lift kit.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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I was going to go with the 3000 series but was convinced to go with the 9000s. I hit up summit support for help on finding the right pro comp part numbers and he recommended the 9000 for carrying loads. I anticipate hauling my boat around and eventually hauling a bay boat so hopefully the 9000s will work out better.

The only shocks I ever ran on the truck were autozone specials. He said even with the 9000 series the ride will be night and day.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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I have pulled a 20 foot car trailer with a Kubota tractor and bushhog and the 9000' s worked great.
 
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