good cheap shocks?
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good cheap shocks?
Looking for economical replacement shocks for a '93 2WD. Anyone got any good recommendations? Just looking for decent ride and long life, not lifting/lowering or anything like that.
thanks,
nate
thanks,
nate
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I agree with everyone.........running SensaTracs on mine now. Doing your own install can often save you a bunch but Monroe runs the "free Install" deal often. They also have a buy 3 get 1 free deal a lot.......I found that at Advance when I bought mine.
Good Luck
Bob
I agree with everyone.........running SensaTracs on mine now. Doing your own install can often save you a bunch but Monroe runs the "free Install" deal often. They also have a buy 3 get 1 free deal a lot.......I found that at Advance when I bought mine.
Good Luck
Bob
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I just put Pro Comp ES9000 on my '95. My old ones were worn out, but these made a huge improvement on road and a bigger difference off road. They're a little bit more firm than a stock replacement.
I got mine at Summit Racing for $37 each, and I think the $30 rebate offer may still be good for buying 4.
I got mine at Summit Racing for $37 each, and I think the $30 rebate offer may still be good for buying 4.
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I put NAPA shock on my truck really cheap and ride decent. I stick with stock style (monroe ) Shocks . Make my back happy.
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Just finished doing this on my truck, monroe sensatracks front and back, along with new springs.
Rides sooooo much better, but still a little stiff
Rides sooooo much better, but still a little stiff
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just did it... my FLAPS had them in stock, a little pricey but still I could pick them up after work. Took me maybe an hour and a half to swap all four. That was easier than the little kraut burners I'm used to working on, I didn't even need a jack! 
One front shock was completely blown, that probably explains why it felt a little floaty. It still feels a little loose with the "bounce test" but then again I'm used to Porsches etc. with much stiffer suspensions, we will see when I get a chance to take it on the highway again.
nate
One front shock was completely blown, that probably explains why it felt a little floaty. It still feels a little loose with the "bounce test" but then again I'm used to Porsches etc. with much stiffer suspensions, we will see when I get a chance to take it on the highway again.nate
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WOW what a difference. you don't realize how bad something is until you fix it I guess 137K on the truck and the shocks looked like OEM... I put the Monroe Sensatracs on, I'd still prefer a little more damping but overall it is reasonable, but the thing that got me was MUCH less dive under braking, well worth the $$ and time.
If only everything were that easy...
nate
137K on the truck and the shocks looked like OEM... I put the Monroe Sensatracs on, I'd still prefer a little more damping but overall it is reasonable, but the thing that got me was MUCH less dive under braking, well worth the $$ and time.If only everything were that easy...
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