Replacement Shocks???
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Replacement Shocks???
Ok i have a 2004 SC FX4 4wd and gonna be replacing my shocks i want to keep the good ride it had before they wore out, so what have you or would you replace them with? i dont do much towing if any at all.
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Monroe shocks from any major parts store is my plan. I've always had good luck with them, and they're reasonably priced.
if you're feeling frisky and have a fat wallet, people swear by Bilstien shocks.
if you're feeling frisky and have a fat wallet, people swear by Bilstien shocks.
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That is the great thing about the 9000 series it has nine different settings you can adjust to. I drive everyday with mine set at a 5 I think and it rides better than new. When offroad I crank them all the way down to 1 so I get full compression and extension. It did great up in the Rocky Mtns. while offroading.
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That is the great thing about the 9000 series it has nine different settings you can adjust to. I drive everyday with mine set at a 5 I think and it rides better than new. When offroad I crank them all the way down to 1 so I get full compression and extension. It did great up in the Rocky Mtns. while offroading.
and how much did that setup run you? I've always been interested in the 9000 shocks
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I went with the bilsteins. Then again, I wanted to level the front and figured since i'm already in there to just use 5100 shocks instead of a leveling kit. The ride is a little harsher on little bumps but the bigger bumps don't feel nearly as bad as when it was stock. If you get off road a bit, you will really notice a difference.
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Thanks guys i'm gonna do some more research on these Bilstien and rancho 9000's.... I have done alot of driving the last few days for deer season and my front end has iced up and now i heard and feel as if my shocks are bottoming out BAD..... so shocks are in store soon.... I'm gonna have my father check on shocks since he works at napa i get great prices....
again thanks for all the great points on shocks guys....
again thanks for all the great points on shocks guys....
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im getting ready to replace mine as well, 50k and i think still the factory ones ... rockauto.com and jegs seemed to have good prices.
Im a bitof a n00b though ... do i just buy 4 replacement shocks (all the same)? Obviously the fronts have the springs, does the shock come out independent of the spring for replacement?
Im a bitof a n00b though ... do i just buy 4 replacement shocks (all the same)? Obviously the fronts have the springs, does the shock come out independent of the spring for replacement?
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Tk421, I'd suggest that you have a shop change out your fronts. You'll need a coil spring compressor to remove/replace the spring on the front strut.
I've had good luck buying from shockwarehouse.com
I've had good luck buying from shockwarehouse.com
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TK421, the fronts are different because of the coil over. The fronts aren't too hard to change if you take your time and use a good spring compressor. I bought my shocks from shockwarehouse.com. They are a site sponsor and seemed to have the lowest prices at the time.