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Mar 17, 2006 | 02:37 PM

raptor05

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I am being told that KYB shocks are really good towing shock. I have an 2001 x with 7.3 towing a 28' towhauler. I was wondering what you guys thought about the KYB shocks or any other shock I need to upgrade. Thanks again.

Mar 17, 2006 | 04:01 PM

quietman

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I like expensive bilsteins...

...but that is just me.

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Mar 17, 2006 | 04:33 PM

aklim

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Dad has a set of Edelbrock IAS on his F350 for the bed camper and a large trailer.

Me I prefere the Bilsteins.

Mar 17, 2006 | 04:54 PM

mdpopo59

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I'm sold on KYB Monomax. I've had them on two different trucks and love them. They are tuned specifically to each make and model.

Mar 17, 2006 | 05:00 PM

Toreador_Diesel

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Yeah, I got the Monroe Reflex Shocks, to be honest, I really wanted some Bilsteins. They're the best suited for the job.

Mar 17, 2006 | 05:02 PM

aklim

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Plus the warranty is good too. Lifetime unless you do something stupid to it.

Mar 17, 2006 | 05:37 PM

Bob Gervais

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We have Edelbrock IAS shocks on ours, a friend has Bilstiens on his. I prefer the Bilstiens, but the Edelbrocks are a close second. I haven't towed with our X yet, so I'm not sure how they'll do under those conditions.

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Mar 17, 2006 | 05:39 PM

mdpopo59

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The reason that Bilstiens, KYB Monomax and Edelbrock shocks works so well is they are a monotube design which works better for these heavier vehicles. Any Monroe and Gabriel, including the Rancho brand which are made by Monroe, are a twin tube design which does not work as good for heavier vehicles, they tend to overheat fade faster. Anything marked Heavy Duty is just a twin tube shock with the valving adjusted to make it stiffer. An adjustable shock like the Rancho 9000 just lets you adjust the valving and stiffness.

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Mar 18, 2006 | 08:17 PM

raptor05

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Thanks it sound like I am going to go with the Bilstiens. Is there any certain ones or do you just order by the make of your vehicle. Thanks agian for all the help.