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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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shocks or struts???

ok i want to replace the shocks in my 03 expy but, when i tried to order them all they listed is struts. i thought the expy used shocks? i have been under there plaenty of times, they just look like regular shocks. is the strut thing a misprint?? they want 120.00 each.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Shocks. Struts usually are encircled by a coil spring. You would also see strut towers under the hood, just inboard of the wheels. $120 each? Youtch. Does your Expy have LLS? If not, look at Edelbrock IAS or Bilsteins. New shocks are on my to-do list for my 1999, probably Bilsteins.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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Seems most people think that a shock inside a spring is the same as a strut. Not really true, but I'd just go with the flow.

Did you find aftermarket shocks or is that the price for OEM replacements?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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Some good news for 03-06 Expy owners

Bilstein now has heavy duty shocks available at shockwarehouse.com
 
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