shock suggestions
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shock suggestions
Hi, my ole 85 finally needs some shooks. Well might have been needing some for a while. I noticed my wheels are getting a high and low spot on the outside of the wheels. So, I would like to replace them. Any sugguestions will be greatly appreciated.
85 2wd stepside, 300.
Also how hard is it to change them, Im 47 and have never had to change any. Hum kinda strange I have never had to change any.
No pulling or major hauling anticipated
Barry
Dang just seen the post down below this one.. ooops sorry.. but anymore recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
85 2wd stepside, 300.
Also how hard is it to change them, Im 47 and have never had to change any. Hum kinda strange I have never had to change any.
No pulling or major hauling anticipated
Barry
Dang just seen the post down below this one.. ooops sorry.. but anymore recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
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Nice to see people using shocks that dont consist of bright red boots and bright white bodies. They would be nice on a red truck though.
Are shocks measured by resistance so if you wanted a softer ride you would get them with little resistance, and so on for a stiff ride.
Are shocks measured by resistance so if you wanted a softer ride you would get them with little resistance, and so on for a stiff ride.
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I use Monroe Gas Magnums on my 84 Bronco. Ride good and have used them on my trucks since the 80's
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Really easy to change. It helps if you spray some WD40 or PB Blaster on the bolts and wait a little before you try and loosen them. Basically a bolt/nut on each end.
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$ for $ I really like KYB's.
best price is at PST (performance suspension technologies)
If you want a more performance ride go with the gas-a-just, if you want something closer to edelbrock adjustibles, go with the GR2's.
In general, they are about 10-15% stiffer than oem but have a very aggressive valving, much better than monroe, not quite that of Bilstein, but about 1/2 the price. Lifetime warranty- and in 20 years I have never had one fail. I cannot say that about Monroe!
best price is at PST (performance suspension technologies)
If you want a more performance ride go with the gas-a-just, if you want something closer to edelbrock adjustibles, go with the GR2's.
In general, they are about 10-15% stiffer than oem but have a very aggressive valving, much better than monroe, not quite that of Bilstein, but about 1/2 the price. Lifetime warranty- and in 20 years I have never had one fail. I cannot say that about Monroe!
