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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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I got my truck inspected at a local Monroe the other day (04 fx4 4x4 94k miles) and the manager recomended replacing the front and rear shocks and struts. He quoted me between 1500-2000$ for the complete set that they sell. I dont know much about the shocks and struts but that seems quite expensive to me. Can't I get nice aftermarket ones or ones that will lift my truck up for the same price? Also Im a little confused about what exactly I need to replace as far as shocks and struts.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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I've always heard good things about the Bilstein shocks. Thinking about getting them for my truck one of these days when I have money...lol.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by f150baller
I got my truck inspected at a local Monroe the other day (04 fx4 4x4 94k miles) and the manager recomended replacing the front and rear shocks and struts. He quoted me between 1500-2000$ for the complete set that they sell. I dont know much about the shocks and struts but that seems quite expensive to me. Can't I get nice aftermarket ones or ones that will lift my truck up for the same price? Also Im a little confused about what exactly I need to replace as far as shocks and struts.
That's a rip off... I just bought all 4 bilstein 5100's for $399 shipped. They are guaranteed for life and ride great! I haven't installed the fronts yet, but I will be putting them in come Christmas time when I get more time... So far the rears are great... They also will level out your ride by up to 2 inches.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I believe these are it on Amazon.com. If you have Prime, you get free 2-day or $5 next day shipping too.
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