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Old 02-05-2012, 08:05 AM
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Looking to replace my shocks. Struts. Found. Gabriel ultras. Or Monroe sense a tracks. Are either any good on these trucks
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Both are great shocks.

Might I suggest taking a look at Bilstein shocks; I've got those and our 3 ton trucks ride like caddy's with these installed
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ill go with the bilstein if i have to change my shocks.... if price is the issue, maybe monroe or again the OEM shock better.
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KYB GR8 is a better preference over monroe
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Hello, which bilstein shocks do you have IAN_T_S? my socks are 205,000 miles old and stiff as can be. I want to ride like a cadi!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by o6S1D9e
Hello, which bilstein shocks do you have IAN_T_S? my socks are 205,000 miles old and stiff as can be. I want to ride like a cadi!!!!!!!
In my experience Bilstein shocks will make the ride firmer, not plush, they're a performance shock.
I have 5100's in my trucks
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These are good for the front - make the install quick and easier than just doing the struts:
Amazon.com: Monroe 171361 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly: Automotive Amazon.com: Monroe 171361 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly: Automotive

For the back:
Amazon.com: Monroe 911262 Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber: Automotive Amazon.com: Monroe 911262 Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber: Automotive

Both of the above are an upgrade from OEM. They will provide a smooth and stable ride.

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Originally Posted by joe mcmillan
These are good for the front - make the install quick and easier than just doing the struts:
Amazon.com: Monroe 171361 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly: Automotive

For the back:
Amazon.com: Monroe 911262 Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber: Automotive

Both of the above are an upgrade from OEM. They will provide a smooth and stale ride.
Just installed both of these in my truck and they're terrific so far. Plus if you buy them before the end of the month there's a rebate, for 2 shocks and two struts it'd be $75. Not bad
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Originally Posted by Btimbit
Just installed both of these in my truck and they're terrific so far. Plus if you buy them before the end of the month there's a rebate, for 2 shocks and two struts it'd be $75. Not bad
That's a great deal with the $75 rebate.
Now only about $85 to do front and rears.
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Lots of rebates on shocks right now.

Gabriel has a buy 3 get one free (Up to a max of $125 off)
Rancho has similiar rebate to the Monroes, $50-$100 prepaid credit card depending on what products you get
KYB had a $40 rebate but I think it just ended
Sensen has something too but... who cares, it's Sensen

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