Installed a new set of Monroe Gas-Matic shocks on my '96. Rattles are gone and the ride is 100% better. I was really concerned about rusted bolts but everything went great only about 2 hours to do the whole job. Not to bad for an old 70 something dude.

 

Good job!!!

 

Nice hearing, old farts like you twisting wrenches . Crap!! I'm one too at 63

 

maybe instead of "old" we should be "more experienced"

 

Maybe we could be "youthfully challenged". It certainly helps that my lovely wife bought me a Ryobi rechargeable impact for birthday. I will continue to do as much as I can, my philosophy is if you stay active you live.

 

I'm Experienced!!!

 

nothing better than buying some parts and being very happy with the install

 

The Monroes on the rear axle of min made a nice difference.
Have not had to replace the fronts yet - 80,000 miles and they are doing good..

 

I just replaced all four of mine (157,000 miles). It was easier than I thought it would be. The ride was 100% better afterwards! Tightening the steering gearbox made it drive like new again!

 

Took the wife with me to a sale the other day and she remarked how well the old truck rode. She drives a '16 SRX so she is used to a good riding vehicle.