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Jul 27, 2001 | 06:56 PM

bronco99

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Gonna replace OEM shocks on my 95 Bronco 5.8L. 111,000mi on the originals. I do lots of NYC pothole driving and lots of highway. No off-road. (What a waste of a good truck!!)
Only consideration is that I want a not too firm ride for the passengers but I'll be hauling about 300lbs of motorcycle off the back bumper on a bike CARRIER, not a trailer.
I just bought some cheap Monroe Gas-matic shocks (Nitrogen I think) on sale at R&S Strauss Store for $15 x 6 shocks but holding off installing since I have no recommendations on quality. Any advice?

Next question, a friend says he installed his shocks without jacking up the truck. I've always jacked on CARS but I think I did it for space constraints. I'd love to get away without jacking it. ANy advice?

Thanks ahead of time to all who help or try to help.

Jul 27, 2001 | 10:40 PM

bigfordman70

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No need to jack it up, unless you just want the tires off for the space. If you're going to use Monroe's, I'd put gas-magnum's on it.

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Jul 27, 2001 | 11:39 PM

Torky

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Its a lot easier to change the quad shocks up front with the wheel off. But can be done with'em on if you prefer. Just takes longer on the top mounts.