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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Monroe shock questions

Does anyone know the real differences between the Gas-Magnum, Reflex, and Sensa-Trac shocks? I'm in the market for a set all around since the front end feels like it's on a pogo stick every time I come to a stop. I was going to buy the Gas-Magnum but the other two are priced about the same and I'd like to know what the others are like before I get these. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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I had Sensa-Trac for a year: too soft a ride. Replaced them all around with Gas Magnum; much firmer and I like control-handling much better.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Monroe has a good site .. Monroe The Industry Leader - Application-Engineered Ride Control Products

they say the Gas-Magnums are specifically for mid to full size trucks .. probably your best bet w/ the F-250 ..

but I like Bilsteins ..
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Thanks for the link; looks like I'll be getting the gas magnums. Only 120ish from rock auto wewt! I can't tell the difference with Bilstein, nor with the KYB's that are on it now, except they're quite a bit more expensive.
 
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