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Old Mar 3, 2006
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Shocks

So after i put my spindle lift on my ride became rough as hell, so i need to get new shocks. What is the best bang for the buck, i don't wanna spend too much, i saw on 4wheelparts.com a set of procomp ES3000, for like $150, what do you guys think of that? I haven't heard too many good things about procomp. Just let me know what you guys think on shocks as a whole. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006
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I put bilstiens on mine last week and the change from stock shocks to those was amazing,
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006
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Originally Posted by chavist93
I put bilstiens on mine last week and the change from stock shocks to those was amazing,
where did u get the shocks from/price?
 
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I got them off ebay 239 shipped which was the best price i could find
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006
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IM running gabriels, they are okay. Not positive if they are for lifted trucks though. From what I heard Bilstiens are the best and they never need to be replaced, everything can just be rebuilt/refilled.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2006
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I recently replaced my 102K mile wearing stock shocks with Bilstein Blue stock replacements (I'm not lifted or lowered) and the difference was amazing. Now I drive around town differently, as I used to have to swerve around known bumps and things that would rattle my teeth. Now it's just a slight thud with less shaking, bumping, and bump-steer.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2006
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Originally Posted by chavist93
I got them off ebay 239 shipped which was the best price i could find
eBay all the way!!!

I got my set from this seller....here's a link to a current auction.

Comes with the full warranty and everthing.

GL
 
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eBay all the way!!!

I got my set from this seller....here's a link to a current auction.

Comes with the full warranty and everthing.

GL
I don't understand why that is such a good deal. I got 4 Bilstein heavy duty shocks for my 2000 2wd Ranger for under $80 with a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Seems like I'm missing out on a great business opportunity if I can get them so cheap. Maybe I can hook you up with the ones I got? Let me know and I'll pull out my receipt and warranty info on the new Bilsteins.

After a second look, mine even came with the same decal as shown in the Ebay auction.
 
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Wow, if you can get em for 80 bucks ill take 5 sets.
 
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
I don't understand why that is such a good deal. I got 4 Bilstein heavy duty shocks for my 2000 2wd Ranger for under $80 with a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Seems like I'm missing out on a great business opportunity if I can get them so cheap. Maybe I can hook you up with the ones I got? Let me know and I'll pull out my receipt and warranty info on the new Bilsteins.

After a second look, mine even came with the same decal as shown in the Ebay auction.

I'd like to know where you got 4 for $80?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2006
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
I don't understand why that is such a good deal. I got 4 Bilstein heavy duty shocks for my 2000 2wd Ranger for under $80 with a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Seems like I'm missing out on a great business opportunity if I can get them so cheap. Maybe I can hook you up with the ones I got? Let me know and I'll pull out my receipt and warranty info on the new Bilsteins.

After a second look, mine even came with the same decal as shown in the Ebay auction.
I you find that info could you post it or pm it to me?

Shocks will be my next upgrade.

Thanks
 
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Old Mar 10, 2006
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yeah i just ordered a set from that seller a few days ago. Make sure tho that if you have an edge you guy the 4x4 ones, and not that link above! and serously where the hell did u get 4 Bilsteins for $80?!?!?! maybe 80/each. but damn
 
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Summitracing, Edelbrock Performer IAS Monotubes.. 75$ each.
bilstiens are better and cheaper
 
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