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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Shock replacement???

OK guys got a dumb question......I'm asking this without climbing under the truck to look but do you have to have the truck aligned after you replace the shocks?? What shocks do you recommend for an 85 4X4 and do you need any special tools?? Thanks guys!!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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don't know about the tools but I would get rancho or bilstien depends on how much $$$$$$$$$$ you want to turn loose of
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Thanks Mako......this should be interesting cuz my truck has 6 shocks.....4 for the front and 2 for the back.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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OK guys got a dumb question......I'm asking this without climbing under the truck to look but do you have to have the truck aligned after you replace the shocks?? What shocks do you recommend for an 85 4X4 and do you need any special tools?? Thanks guys!!!
I wouldn't think you would need a front end alignment unless it because of tire wear. My son just replaced the shocks on my wifes car and didn't require a alignment since no suspension work was done.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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10-4 Thanks Rebel!
 
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I hope it helps.But I don't know much about 4X4's NCFIREFIGHTER would know maybe he will be on in a few days
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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no aligment is needed when replacing shocks that has nothing to do witht he tracking of the of the wheels just the ride.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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Cool beans....Thanks NCFIREFIGHTER....U da man lol
 
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Im shocked!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Nah Scwid... I am thats why I asked the question lol
 
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lol...that can be a shocking experience..

your truck has those shocks like that from the factory?
 
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