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Jun 28, 2006 | 05:05 PM

Shernius

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Shock Recommendation

Looking for a new set of shocks since I still have the originals in the back and the Gabriels up front has one of the bushings gone. I use the truck as a daily driver with not much towing or heavy hauling. I wouldn’t mind it if I still had the OEM ride to it but a little firmer is ok I guess. I have about 65k on the truck now with about 25K on the Gabriel’s before the bushing disintegrated.

What kind of ride does the Monroe Reflex give? I see a few recommendations for those.

Though the signiture was going to be shown for some reason. My truck is a 99 F150 XLT Super Cab, 4X4, 5.4L, with the standard payload

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Jun 28, 2006 | 08:15 PM

xtrford

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The only experience I have is with the Rancho rs5000, they are pretty descent and were actually a little cheaper than the reflex's.

Jun 29, 2006 | 12:55 AM

pilot10

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Monroe Reflex

They'll have you

Don't mind me - I just had to play with the new smilies.

Seriously though the ride will a bit stiffer with the reflex than stock but I think any shock you put on there now will be stiffer than the worn out stock ones.

However, the first off camber bump you hit while pushing it through a turn w/ the Monroe reflex will make you

. And the first time you hit the brakes hard and notice hardly any nose dive will make you pretty happy as well. Also I believe the Monroes come with a 30 money back guarantee.

Tim

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Jun 29, 2006 | 09:40 AM

gdsqdcr

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I put Bilsteins on my 03 not too long ago. They firmed up the truck a bit, but are still very comfortable to ride on.

Anthony

Jun 29, 2006 | 10:01 AM

Board627

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I have the Monroe Reflex too. No complaints and the majority of the time they run decent specials for buying them also.

Jun 29, 2006 | 12:02 PM

clockweights

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Reflex

I have the Reflex on for 3 years now and they ride the same. I checked out many options and weighed the performance, price, reliability and these were the best for the money and have proved it.