Cheapest source for Shocks?
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Cheapest source for Shocks?
OK.. I'm tired of dead end web links. You can get price data on tires from just about anywhere, but shocks are another story it seems.
Has anyone found the hands down cheapest place for Bilsteins and/or Rancho's and/or Koni's. These seem to be the preffered brands for the Expys, so I may as well use em. I'm not particular to any brand, but don't want to waste my time putting junk on the vehicle.
With about 60K miles out of the OEM's its time to change.
Has anyone found the hands down cheapest place for Bilsteins and/or Rancho's and/or Koni's. These seem to be the preffered brands for the Expys, so I may as well use em. I'm not particular to any brand, but don't want to waste my time putting junk on the vehicle.
With about 60K miles out of the OEM's its time to change.
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I also vote for www.offroadwarehouse.com
Not cheap. But, worth the money.
Installed a set of Bilsteins over the holidays. Made a big difference.
Not cheap. But, worth the money.
Installed a set of Bilsteins over the holidays. Made a big difference.
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www.offroadwarehouse.com is the least expensive I've seen currently for Bilstein heavy duty shocks. Six years ago I was glad to pay $95 for them when I found them, and I've never regretted it. They are a great product that lasts and lasts.
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Thanks for the link guys. I'll be ordering soon. $60 a shock is a lot less than I found elsewhere!!!
I'm sure my summer TT towing will be much more pleasant than before.
I'm sure my summer TT towing will be much more pleasant than before.
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I'm due for shocks myself on my 98 Expy. From what everyone says Bilsteins are the way to go. So if ordered on line, do you guys typically install them yourselves or take them somewhere to have them installed? What's involved with the replacement? I assume getting the old ones off could be nasty. All comments welcome.
Thanks guys..........
Thanks guys..........
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It’s a do it yourself job.
The fronts take some muscle to compress the shock and get it positioned. The driver’s side rear is a little tricky. The upper bolt is above the gas tank. A long extension took care of it. Really didn’t take long at all.
The fronts take some muscle to compress the shock and get it positioned. The driver’s side rear is a little tricky. The upper bolt is above the gas tank. A long extension took care of it. Really didn’t take long at all.
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Originally posted by 1BigExpy
How long are shocks supposed to last? I have 51,000 miles on my 2000.
How long are shocks supposed to last? I have 51,000 miles on my 2000.