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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Shocks...Suggestions?

Again i'm turnin it over to you guys for advice, im going to replace my shocks, seeing as though the stock original ones are on the truck with 150k. i dont do off road driving really (seeing as though it's a 2WD Four Cylinder) my truck is basically a commuter vehicle. im lookin for something that has a nice ride to it but i know it's a pickup, it's not going to go down the road like a BMW. any suggestions or feedback would be much appreciated, price tag doesn't matter to much either. thanks in advance...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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My vote would be KYB GR2 for a factory type ride, or the KYB Gas-A-Just for a stiffer suspension. Either is a good shock, both ride smooth on pavement. The GR2 will ride smoother on rough roads and the Gas-A-Just will handle weight a little better.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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i was thinkin possibly Rancho RS5000? anybody have any reviews of them?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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If you can afford it, find a model on which you can adjust the stiffness. That way, you can crank up the adjustment bit by bit as they wear.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Bilsteins

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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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I have not used the Ranchos, but I get the distinct impression that they are an offroad shock. And yes, Bilsteins are the cream of the crop.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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i ordered my Bilsteins today, should be in tomarrow. the guy working at Autozone thought i was nuts for putting them on my truck for how much they cost but oh well. ill let you know how the ride is
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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i ordered my Bilsteins today, should be in tomarrow. the guy working at Autozone thought i was nuts for putting them on my truck for how much they cost but oh well. ill let you know how the ride is
Which ones did you order?
 
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I had Edlebrock ISC shocks on my '88 Ranger 4X4, very plush ride empty or loaded, wish I still had them.
 
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