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Looking at a few different brands. Gonna mostly be towing a tent trailer or flat towing a built CJ7 behind it. Its my DD at 70miles/day to work too. Want something moderately soft on the street, and yet sturdy for towing. I am planning on lifting the Bronco within the next six months to a year and don't want to spend a lot of $$$ on shocks now when they will be replaced in the near future with Bilstein Resevoirs. I have good rear shocks, but have the quad shocks up front that are the originals. Any suggestions for a $25-35 shock?
94' 5.8L Eddie Bauer. 31" MTRs
94' 5.8L Eddie Bauer. 31" MTRs
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Originally posted by mrwizard
Are the ones you have on there now in need of replacement? If it was me, I would just wait if I could.
Are the ones you have on there now in need of replacement? If it was me, I would just wait if I could.
I have 90K on the truck, and these are the original shocks. I get a lot of body roll. Shocks are a must considering how much I drive. Figure another 15K before I finally lift it.
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Not an option. Don't have the time to take a day and hope that I find something. Should I just run out and get some cheap Monroes or something? I'm sure that anything would be better than what I have. Just curious if someone is partial to a Gabriel, Monroe, or some other cheaper shocks.
Ranchos aren't all they are cracked up to be. And for thr price I'd rather get something better. Seen way to many overheat and leak fluid all over the place on the trail. I currently run 9000s on my CJ, but I will be going to either coilovers or Bilstein Resevoir shocks on it when the 9000s wear out.
Ranchos aren't all they are cracked up to be. And for thr price I'd rather get something better. Seen way to many overheat and leak fluid all over the place on the trail. I currently run 9000s on my CJ, but I will be going to either coilovers or Bilstein Resevoir shocks on it when the 9000s wear out.
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yo,
I installed the KYB's Gasajust Shocks on our 96 bronco. They are firm on turns and mucho better than the OEM's (when new in 96 too) on undulating surfaces such as the beach and on many roads here in NJ (where the locals do a lousy job at a high cost). The OEM's didn't have the rebound control and caused that roller coaster ride; the KYB's over the same road give a normal flat ride.
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I installed the KYB's Gasajust Shocks on our 96 bronco. They are firm on turns and mucho better than the OEM's (when new in 96 too) on undulating surfaces such as the beach and on many roads here in NJ (where the locals do a lousy job at a high cost). The OEM's didn't have the rebound control and caused that roller coaster ride; the KYB's over the same road give a normal flat ride.
Lifetime warranty.
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Good info. Where did you pick these up at? A local parts store or did you order them? Price??? etc....
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You can get KYBs off tirerack...not sure how the price compares but normally TR is cheaper that local places.
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Scotty,
I bought them at a fam. owned tire/off road shop for $35.00 ea. incl NJ's outrageous 6% sales tax.
Here is an info source for the model #:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cgi-bi...ks/search.html
1994 Bronco
G5439BRN KYB GASAJUST front 37.72 each
" This is the QUAD shock for the front on 4WD models with this option
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G5441BRN KYB GASAJUST rear 37.72 each ..."
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and Tire Rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...d=all&x=99&y=5
ask around locally to avoid s&h charges
I bought them at a fam. owned tire/off road shop for $35.00 ea. incl NJ's outrageous 6% sales tax.
Here is an info source for the model #:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cgi-bi...ks/search.html
1994 Bronco
G5439BRN KYB GASAJUST front 37.72 each
" This is the QUAD shock for the front on 4WD models with this option
....
G5441BRN KYB GASAJUST rear 37.72 each ..."
.
and Tire Rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...d=all&x=99&y=5
ask around locally to avoid s&h charges
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Yeah, stay away from Ranchos...I have a set of 5000's all around and they are not what they are cracked up to be. I'm going back to gas charged shocks when the 5000's wear out or possibly sooner...
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I bought a full set of Rancho RS5000 back in the early 90's for my 87 F-150. I spent the cash for the "polished stainless" version. They looked great! But........... They were on the truck less than a month when I ripped them off and replaced them.
I have been using Rough Countrys on my Bronco, and that old 87 and been pleased with them. I got them through Les Schwab. They are a little stiff on the smooth pavement but really come into their own with a heavy load or rough off-road.
Will try something different when these wear out.
I have been using Rough Countrys on my Bronco, and that old 87 and been pleased with them. I got them through Les Schwab. They are a little stiff on the smooth pavement but really come into their own with a heavy load or rough off-road.
Will try something different when these wear out.
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Originally posted by CityBronco
Yeah, stay away from Ranchos...I have a set of 5000's all around and they are not what they are cracked up to be. I'm going back to gas charged shocks when the 5000's wear out or possibly sooner...
Yeah, stay away from Ranchos...I have a set of 5000's all around and they are not what they are cracked up to be. I'm going back to gas charged shocks when the 5000's wear out or possibly sooner...
9000s would be great for a street only rig, but I don't want to drop $75x6 shocks for them when I plan to eventually lift it. I'm gonna look into the KYBs for now.
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Originally posted by AlM
Scotty,
I bought them at a fam. owned tire/off road shop for $35.00 ea. incl NJ's outrageous 6% sales tax.
Scotty,
I bought them at a fam. owned tire/off road shop for $35.00 ea. incl NJ's outrageous 6% sales tax.
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I'll take either one of your sales tax percentages over mine! Here in the Seattle area we are up to 8.5%. Try paying that for everything you buy except for non prepared food-stuffs!!!
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yo Mr W and Dekuma,
wOw!...but we have outrageous property and school and local taxes. How about $3500. a yr for a rural home with well water, septic, and no: sidewalks, curbs, drainage ditches, police or fire dept. Plus a 2.5% + State Income Tax.
We're paying for all that mess up in Northern NJ. And you guys are paying for prob absolutely nuttin' too.
wOw!...but we have outrageous property and school and local taxes. How about $3500. a yr for a rural home with well water, septic, and no: sidewalks, curbs, drainage ditches, police or fire dept. Plus a 2.5% + State Income Tax.
We're paying for all that mess up in Northern NJ. And you guys are paying for prob absolutely nuttin' too.
Last edited by AlM; Feb 4, 2003 at 02:37 PM.