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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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any Recommends for shocks?

I looked at O'Reilly and they run from $21 to $180 per shock.

What's a 'good' shock. I don't want to spend more than I need too.

Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Bilsteins are what I'm riding on.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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X2 on the Bilstiens, the HD's are just fine, great shock.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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I might not be the norm on this, but I went with the Monroe Reflexes about 2 weeks ago and love them. O'reillys had a rebate going on, buy 3 get the 4th free. I originally went in to get the Rancho 9000's, but left with the monroe's. I have a 2wd, do not tow anything too heavy and never go off road, so I could not justify the extra money for the Ranchos. They came with a lifetime guarantee.
I did a lot of searching on this site and most on here and most run the Bilsteins or the Ranchos.

Good luck whatever you choose!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Both the OP and I have 2wd. Is there a different model of Bilsteins for us? What about dually?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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I bought the reflexes to about 2 months ago.. I didn't have the cash for billsteins & had a busted shock & needed something.. So far, 1500 miles & I like them
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Bilsteins here as well. Very impressed so far.
 
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Bilsteins here also. What a difference in the ride they made. You can usually find good deals on them on Ebay.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Great thread, I have an 02 250 4x4 cew cab. How much for a full set of the Bilsteins?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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I paid about $220 for a full set for my f350 probably 5 years ago.

They've only got about 100,000 miles on them but so far, so good.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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There is a set of 4 bilstein shocks for 99 F250 2wd. They want 287 plus 20 shipping for them.

Is that a good price? ebay item number 390226819631
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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I went with the monroe gas magmum. Made a big differencr in my truck. Very happy
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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I'm gonna go with the monroe reflexes for $48 each.

It sure is vague on what you get for your money with shocks. Monroe has shocks from $21 to 80, and their website really does not list any specific differences, weight capacities, or other criteria to justify the price difference.
 
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