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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Shocks? What to get?

I think the shocks are bad on the rear of my truck, so I'm probably gonna just replace all four.

I found a pretty good deal on some Skyjacker Hydro 7000 shocks on ebay ($144), or I can upgrade them to "nitros" for another $20. Is that worth it? Or, should I just buy some plain-jane Monroe "Monroe-Matic" or "Gas-Matic" shocks?

Truck won't be offroaded much, mostly on-road driving.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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thats what i did just yesterday i ordered those skyjackers with the upgrade and a sterring stabalizer all in all was 208.00 i got a buddy that has skyjackers and he loves um i really think there a pretty good deal but with a f250 you just about HAVE to get that nitro upgrade!!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Most of the guys who have been around here a while will recommend Bilstein shocks. Eshocks is a site sponsor and usually has good prices.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I'm running Bilsteins also and relly love them.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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im a fan of the edelbrok performer IAS shocks, I have had them on a few vehicles and think they work great!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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i have heard that these heavy trucks actually ride better with the cheaper hydro shocks than the nitros, but i have no personal experience. i have fabtechs that i put on with my lift and they are nice and stiff just how i like 'em.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Another vote for Bilstein shocks.
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