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Apr 11, 2017 | 03:01 PM

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andym

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I have the Bilstein 5100's on mine. If you are planning on doing any suspension mods, hold off on shocks until you're sure about what you're doing. I did a spring swap and ended up getting 2" lift shocks for the front and a stock length one for the rear. I really like the ride that the Bilsteins give. Granted, my stock shocks were probably original at 140k when I changed them. I haven't compared them to the Monroe shocks you're looking for, but you generally get what you pay for when it comes to most parts, and shocks aren't really an exception to that rule.

Apr 11, 2017 | 04:37 PM

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Richwon4

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The only reflex shocks I can find say they are light. Monroe says they are designed for SUV's Mini Vans, and small trucks...am I missing something?

Apr 11, 2017 | 04:43 PM

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Richwon4

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Anybody use Monroe magic shocks?

Apr 12, 2017 | 01:16 AM

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Apocalypse

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Anybody use Monroe magic shocks?

Nope, we all use good shocks

Apr 12, 2017 | 10:29 AM

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rock2610d

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SHOCKS

My thoughts:
Contributing reason for leaf spring sag issues. Driving the Ex with worn shocks over stresses the leaf springs.

If leaf springs are sagging than I would go with a aftermarket shock.....the good ones.

If stock springs are in good shape than most oem replacement shocks will do, as long as you are willing to R&R shocks every 30 to 50k miles.

If 1 ton springs are on the Ex than good aftermarket shocks should be used.

Lift kits require good after market springs.

Don't forget the steering stabilizer it's important too.

Apr 13, 2017 | 01:10 PM

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Apocalypse

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I noticed no change with a new SS shock... I would categorize that as a "win" though. A huge change would mean that I had let (PO actually) it go too long without replacement. Replacing items that are still working but towards the end of their life cycle is the best way to go about maintenance. Nicmike will agree I'm sure being a fellow aircraft mechanic

Apr 13, 2017 | 02:08 PM

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andym

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I think the hard part is knowing when parts are towards the end of their life cycle.

Apr 13, 2017 | 02:51 PM

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I think the hard part is knowing when parts are towards the end of their life cycle.

Pretty much impossible to tell on a lot of parts ESPECIALLY since things like wipers wear over time and you don't notice them being bad until you actually do replace them