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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Ranger Suspension

Hello,

Bought a 97 Ranger 3.0L, 5 Speed. I need to buy some new shocks but not sure what to put on my truck, I would like to replace the rear as well as the front shock, I do not do a lot of towing or hauling heavy loads, any suggestions on what I should install on my truck?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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What kind of budget are you on? it will make a big difference in ride quality. Low end...stock gas....high end bilsteins... middle...reflex or the like.
I run reflex and its just slightly stiff like a truck should be but is still a good ride. has handled heavy loads and some lite off road adventures
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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I would suggest the Reflex for a truck that does little towing. Or you could use the KYB GR2.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I use bilstiens myself on all my vehicles when shocks are needed. It's the last shocks I have to buy for that particular vehicle.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Hello,

Budget wise, most likley 200-250, currently it bounces all over the road, and probably looking for a stiff ride and can take the abuse of bad roads
 
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