Why Bilsteins for 2WD?
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Why Bilsteins for 2WD?
I have read numerous posts about shocks and wonder how Biltsteins will ride on a 2003 2WD EB that rarely goes off the pavement. Would they be too rough or stiff for freeway/highway or are they really just the ultimate regardless? Why not Monroe or others that are a little more reasonably priced?
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i drive a 04 2wd
and i have been looking at the biltsteins, the foxs and rancho beacaus they can be set up to give a little lift.
the biltsteins are my first choice but the Rancho use the adjustable remote control so you can set the stiffness of your shocks.
expensive though.
ps: aren't monroes used as oe replacements??
and i have been looking at the biltsteins, the foxs and rancho beacaus they can be set up to give a little lift.
the biltsteins are my first choice but the Rancho use the adjustable remote control so you can set the stiffness of your shocks.
expensive though.
ps: aren't monroes used as oe replacements??
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Although I am going with the Ranchos on our 98 XLT 2WD because of previous experience with them being great on an aerostar, rockautoparts dot com is offering the ride control consisting of the controller, pump,lines and hardware for free with purchase of 4 $90 each shocks.
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At 45k miles i puton ranchos... terrible, stock was better. I dont remember the model, but they were top of the line ranchos. at 65k miles i put on bilsteins. THE BEST PERIOD. not very stiff, handles sooo much better than stock,,, i highly recommend, worth every penny. bilsteins and a rear sway bar and its a totally different truck.
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At 45k miles i puton ranchos... terrible, stock was better. I dont remember the model, but they were top of the line ranchos. at 65k miles i put on bilsteins. THE BEST PERIOD. not very stiff, handles sooo much better than stock,,, i highly recommend, worth every penny. bilsteins and a rear sway bar and its a totally different truck.
Enjoy your Bilsteins as many people do, Made in USA still means a little something to me
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Shocks like any suspension part, the wear is subjective to lots of things. But the Bilstiens do improve the ride, they aren't very stiff, the do reduce some of the body sway these trucks tend to have. So they may last you for a 100,000 miles or as little as previously mentioned.