Spring shackle, shock shockle, etc
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Spring shackle, shock shockle, etc
My 96 needs new rear spring and shock shackles, spring bushings, and shocks. Where is a good place to order them from?
Also, I don't know anything about shocks besides the theory on what they do and how they work. Anything in particular I should know about what to buy? I've never put shocks on anything before.
Also, I don't know anything about shocks besides the theory on what they do and how they work. Anything in particular I should know about what to buy? I've never put shocks on anything before.
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Just did shock mounts and shocks on the 83, hardest part was getting the old rivets out. Used the blue wrench. I put Monroe's on that, only because they came with the truck. I believe the hardware was Dorman. Overall not a bad job.
The spring mounts are pretty much the same deal, hardest part is getting the old rivets out. If I recall we have ground some of them in the shop here. I believe Dorman makes hardware for that as well. I know some arent nuts about Dorman stuff.
I have wanted to try Bilsteins on the PSD, when the next windfall comes, maybe I will then.
The spring mounts are pretty much the same deal, hardest part is getting the old rivets out. If I recall we have ground some of them in the shop here. I believe Dorman makes hardware for that as well. I know some arent nuts about Dorman stuff.
I have wanted to try Bilsteins on the PSD, when the next windfall comes, maybe I will then.
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OK, I'm a little overwhelmed by all the options for shocks. I can spend anywhere from $25 ea to $125 each depending what I want. Obvioulsy there's a best bang for you buck option, but I have no idea how choose what that is.
Basically, this truck is used for work, farming, hunting, and eventually snow plowing. Can I get a decent shock for $50 each or are those still just cheap junk that'll be needing replaced in no time? I'll probably be buying the shocks for O'Reilly's unless someone objects. They sell Monroe, KYB, Motorcraft, Rancho, Bilstein, and Pro Comp shocks. What brands should I stay away from?
I'm just babbling like an idiot now, help please.
Basically, this truck is used for work, farming, hunting, and eventually snow plowing. Can I get a decent shock for $50 each or are those still just cheap junk that'll be needing replaced in no time? I'll probably be buying the shocks for O'Reilly's unless someone objects. They sell Monroe, KYB, Motorcraft, Rancho, Bilstein, and Pro Comp shocks. What brands should I stay away from?
I'm just babbling like an idiot now, help please.
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Im trying to find the link of what I purchased exactly. They are Bilsteins and I love em!
IIRC they were $85 a piece.
Aaron had helped me get part numbers. I sent him my eye to eye length and he came up with some!
I have a 4" lift so obviously yours will be different.
On edit:
Here are the ones I ordered. I ordered from Allshocks.com
Item 1
Product ID: 9813
Product Name: 10
Product Price: $82.95
Quantity: 2
Item 2
Product ID: 9814
Product Name: 12
Product Price: $82.95
Quantity: 2
IIRC they were $85 a piece.
Aaron had helped me get part numbers. I sent him my eye to eye length and he came up with some!
I have a 4" lift so obviously yours will be different.
On edit:
Here are the ones I ordered. I ordered from Allshocks.com
Item 1
Product ID: 9813
Product Name: 10
Product Price: $82.95
Quantity: 2
Item 2
Product ID: 9814
Product Name: 12
Product Price: $82.95
Quantity: 2
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OK, I'm a little overwhelmed by all the options for shocks. I can spend anywhere from $25 ea to $125 each depending what I want. Obvioulsy there's a best bang for you buck option, but I have no idea how choose what that is.
Basically, this truck is used for work, farming, hunting, and eventually snow plowing. Can I get a decent shock for $50 each or are those still just cheap junk that'll be needing replaced in no time? I'll probably be buying the shocks for O'Reilly's unless someone objects. They sell Monroe, KYB, Motorcraft, Rancho, Bilstein, and Pro Comp shocks. What brands should I stay away from?
I'm just babbling like an idiot now, help please.
Basically, this truck is used for work, farming, hunting, and eventually snow plowing. Can I get a decent shock for $50 each or are those still just cheap junk that'll be needing replaced in no time? I'll probably be buying the shocks for O'Reilly's unless someone objects. They sell Monroe, KYB, Motorcraft, Rancho, Bilstein, and Pro Comp shocks. What brands should I stay away from?
I'm just babbling like an idiot now, help please.
I would say that you wouldn't go wrong with any of those, but like anything, it depends on what you want to do and how spendy you want to get.
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Based on your intended usage, you might want to spend the extra money and look at the adjustable versions. That way, you can adjust rebound based upon the terrain and what you're doing at the time.Been there, done that.
That's why I love this site.
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This is good to know BEFORE you shop for shocks. Some people do not consider what they need the shocks to do before purchasing. Keep this in mind when you're looking at shocks. Mention this to the person/shop and ask for their recommendations.
You can't really go wrong with any of these. Based on your intended usage, you might want to spend the extra money and look at the adjustable versions. That way, you can adjust rebound based upon the terrain and what you're doing at the time.
Been there, done that. That's why I love this site.
You can't really go wrong with any of these.
Based on your intended usage, you might want to spend the extra money and look at the adjustable versions. That way, you can adjust rebound based upon the terrain and what you're doing at the time.Been there, done that.
That's why I love this site.2. I know that adjustable shocks sound cool, but a) I am trying to be as cheap as reasonably possible, and b) knowing myself I'll probably never adjust them.
I hope that doesn't come across to snotty, I really appreciate your help. So given that I won't be using adjustable shocks, does that narrow my choices. I like it better when I have 5 options instead of 25. Lol.
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I highly suggest you look at the 5125 series of Bilstein. I love mine. I don't hardly offroad with them at all. They seem to soak up the bumps a lot better than the tough country 9000 did.
Bilstein 5125 Series Off-Road Shocks
They say for lifted applications, but if you measure your eye to eye bolt you can get an idea of which you need.
They have listed the fully extended length and fully compressed length the shock will go.
If your eye to eye distance you currently have is somewhere close to the middle you know you'll be good.
I know they aren't the cheapest option at $83 a shock, but I've heard of a lot of people who use them on pure off road vehicles and never blow one out.
Should be good for your hunting, farming, plowing.
Bilstein 5125 Series Off-Road Shocks
They say for lifted applications, but if you measure your eye to eye bolt you can get an idea of which you need.
They have listed the fully extended length and fully compressed length the shock will go.
If your eye to eye distance you currently have is somewhere close to the middle you know you'll be good.
I know they aren't the cheapest option at $83 a shock, but I've heard of a lot of people who use them on pure off road vehicles and never blow one out.
Should be good for your hunting, farming, plowing.
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The description from their site. The 5100s say liftetime warranty..
5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV
5125 Series - Universal Fit Shocks
5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV
5125 Series - Universal Fit Shocks
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Not snotty at all. I'm glad my advice/comments were helpful to you in some fashion. As has already been stated, Bilstein's are very popular. I've had excellent results with Monroe and KYB shocks in the past, too. If you're going to use a non-adjustable shock for all of those different applications, I think you'll be happiest with the Bilstein shocks. The models already listed by others are excellent choices for our trucks.
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So it turns out I'm getting new springs too. I already bought a lot of parts from ATS, and am planning to buy these springs through them as well. They said that the new springs will have 4 leafs in the main pack, instead of the stock 3 leafs. The 4 leaf springs are rated for the same load, 2600 lbs each in my case (Spring Code 95A). Does anyone see any drawbacks to these 4 leaf springs?
Thanks!
Thanks!