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Thread: Shock absorbers? Which is best?
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06-14-2008, 06:39 PM #1Newbie
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Shock absorbers? Which is best?
I own a 07 siverado Z71 Crew Cab and I want to replace my shock absorbers. I travel on very rough roads and I want a high quality heavy duty shock. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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06-15-2008, 12:35 AM #2Legend
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I've used Monroe shocks w/good luck. Also, Bilstien makes great HD shocks.
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06-15-2008, 01:44 AM #3Master Mechanic
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there are a few other things to thnk about. do you have a lift? how do you drive the beast? slow over bumps or blast over them? there are way too many shock companys out there to say one over the other company....mike
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The best i have found myself are these made by eddlebrock for Off Road Unlimited. I have abused these shocks and they keep coming back for more and more
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orus...p?idCategory=6
there is the link
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Upgrading a vehicles shocks will give it a smoother ride quality over bumps and stuff correct?
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Bilstein. I like em a lot.
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X2 on the Bilstien's!
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X3 on the bilsteins tey make great shocks. I have rancho RS9000X and i really like them but i have heard some bad about rancho tho. i like them cuz of the adjustability too. for the money skyjacker 8000 are the best shocks at around $40 a piece
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