Which shocks?
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From: Valdosta, GA.
I used the standard Rancho 5000s on last Ranger and I just threw some of the new(er) Rancho 5000X's on my current Ranger. I have no complaints. Cheaper by over $100 than the Bils.
I used some Monroe OE Spectrum shocks on my old '01 Dakota and they were pretty decent as well. They were an OEM equivalent for it. Not too expensive either.
I use Eibach's on the Mustang and love them as well. They're pricey though!
I used some Monroe OE Spectrum shocks on my old '01 Dakota and they were pretty decent as well. They were an OEM equivalent for it. Not too expensive either.
I use Eibach's on the Mustang and love them as well. They're pricey though!
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From: newport, mich
Dear friends and fellow travelers....the saga has come to an end.
With $150 invested in the God awful Gabriel Ultra +++ I had the truck in a shop for an emergency clutch master replacement. While it is in there i thought I might as well have those KYBs that have been rattling around in there installed. Been raining here for two weeks and I lost my garage so the driveway was OUT. Shop started the work and then told me I had 4 front shocks and wanted to have a plan. I talked to the "order lady", a really sharp young woman, and KYBs were a day out but she could get MONROE LT OEM shocks for a price that indicated that they were full competition. Lucky move on my part as these shocks are just superb around the city and pot holes. So I have trashed the kidney belts.
Not saying this is anything other than a great street shock but I am out an awful lot of money just trying to get a good street ride.
I was disappointed in the @$180 each Mich street tread 31's I bought recently. They corner like a race car but they rode terrible over tar strips. It was the shocks. now, with the Monroe's, they ride superbly and I expect them to last the life of the truck (40+K) and me. Mich. has always been a superb investment regardless of the vehicle in my experience.
With $150 invested in the God awful Gabriel Ultra +++ I had the truck in a shop for an emergency clutch master replacement. While it is in there i thought I might as well have those KYBs that have been rattling around in there installed. Been raining here for two weeks and I lost my garage so the driveway was OUT. Shop started the work and then told me I had 4 front shocks and wanted to have a plan. I talked to the "order lady", a really sharp young woman, and KYBs were a day out but she could get MONROE LT OEM shocks for a price that indicated that they were full competition. Lucky move on my part as these shocks are just superb around the city and pot holes. So I have trashed the kidney belts.
Not saying this is anything other than a great street shock but I am out an awful lot of money just trying to get a good street ride.
I was disappointed in the @$180 each Mich street tread 31's I bought recently. They corner like a race car but they rode terrible over tar strips. It was the shocks. now, with the Monroe's, they ride superbly and I expect them to last the life of the truck (40+K) and me. Mich. has always been a superb investment regardless of the vehicle in my experience.
good luck to U
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From: eugene orygun
I have not experienced Bilsteins being too stiff. In fact, I thought the original Bilsteins that came on my 02 FX4 were a little soft. They did OK on the pavement but a little too soft for off-road. At around 100K miles the dampening was starting to deteriorate and I bought new Bilsteins with Bilstein tuning instead of the Ford tuning. The new shocks were just right for off-road and still good on pavement. I am still running them with 225K miles on the truck. I have noticed one of the rear shocks is showing a little sign of getting damp with oil. I am guessing they will need to be replaced before too long but they are still performing like they did when new.
IN2,
Bilstein used to replace any shock that ever leaked for free. Call them down in Poway Ca for the straight skinny. Good luck.
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From: eugene orygun
UPDATE on the Monroe's:
They have a flaw! In sub-zero temps they become very stiff. It is as if Monroe used petroleum oil for the dampers instead of the temp stabilized synthetic that keeps a shocks performance even across the temperature spectrum. But I will live with that as here in Eugene, Orygun we see little very cold weather. You guys in the Dakotas might want to investigate this. You guys in Alaska, as well.
They have a flaw! In sub-zero temps they become very stiff. It is as if Monroe used petroleum oil for the dampers instead of the temp stabilized synthetic that keeps a shocks performance even across the temperature spectrum. But I will live with that as here in Eugene, Orygun we see little very cold weather. You guys in the Dakotas might want to investigate this. You guys in Alaska, as well.
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