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Oct 26, 2004 | 07:17 PM

Shad's EX

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New Shocks?

Been reading past posts and finding complaints on factory shocks. My '01 2wd has brand new firestone steel-tex 265's run at recomended tire pressure and I think it wanders a bit over bumps. The factory shocks have 30K. I don't plan on replacing the tires any time soon so which shock should I buy with towing in mind? Iwould like to improve the ride quality a bit.

Oct 27, 2004 | 07:05 AM

Pablo69

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I am considering Bilstiens for my 02 4x2.
My front end bounces like it has no shocks at all.
Any input guys?
Regards,
Paul Low

Oct 27, 2004 | 07:18 AM

jdadamsjr

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Some have pulled the stock shocks off after 100 miles....
Anything is better than the marginal stock soccer mom shocks !!!

I waited until a deal came along and then I got the Rancho 9000 adjustables...

Love em... and believe it or not, they've helped my mpg !!!! (not much.. but ....)

I was able to soften their setting and increase my air pressure to get the same ride but less rolling resistance...

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right now (before 10-31) Rancho has an offer for the 4 shocks and a free in cab controller....
Many have taken advantage of the offer like this one:
www.samsoffroad.com/samsoffroadsto/index.html
had the whole deal for $289 with free shipping and the $139 controller for free....

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Oct 28, 2004 | 02:24 AM

ralexander9646

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I'm having Bilstein's put on my 2000 Excursion 4WD today. I got them at eshocks.com for $259 shipped for all 4 shocks. I think the factories are still on my X.

Roger