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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Super cheap shocks!
JC Has rough country shocks for $104.96 for 4!!!

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Rough Country Suspension NITRO 9000 GAS SHOCKS : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories

 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Dang, that is a good price. Might just get some and stick them of the shelve for later.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Are those decent quality shocks? Damn good price if they are.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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i was wondering about the quality too, they look alot like Rancho's.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Alright, who is brave enough to buy a couple of these and try them out and report back if they are worth a crap?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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i bought some skyjackers for 135.00 and so far there good shocks
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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I had the same ones on my old truck... They are comparable to the rancho 5000's. They are a good shock with good ride quality... Im buying a by a set of four! Rough Country is quality...
 
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cool, is the price an everyday price or on sale????
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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its on sale...

Question: Do air bags for the rear replace the shocks or are they shocks still there and then you add the air bags???

Sorry Nolan for Hijacking your thread!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Bags are like an adjustable block on the rear (goes betwee leafs and axle)
 
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oh ok! Thanks!
 
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Airbags help with leveling truck with a heavy load or tow. Shocks are still there.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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They don't have the ones I need for a 6" lift.
 
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Did they have shocks for 2wd trucks? I'd love to get a set of shocks for my truck if they're on sale.
 
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Spend the money on bilsteins. The RC shocks are not worth it. Another "get what you pay for", ive had a set!
 
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