Shock Question
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Shock Question
How long do OEM shocks last? I have about 66,000miles on the clock and the shocks have not, to my knowledge, been replaced. I started feeling more of a bumpy ride lately and figure maybe my shocks may need replacing, I also just installed some steel wheels which most likely have added to the bumpy ride. What shocks do you recommend without breaking the bank? Also, can I replace them myself with one hydraulic jack and hand tools? (I'm in college.)
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Yep! Very easy to do! You dont even need to jack up the side to get the shock in or out.. but it does make it easier if you can jack up one side or the oher to match the unsprung (strapped) shock, that way you dont mess up and have to push the shock up with your hands if you accidently miss the eyehole :-)
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Dude bilstein cant even compare to KYB's. Maybe you like bilsteins b/c thats all you know.
Take 2 same trucks offroad, one with bilsteins and one with KYB's see who has better articulation.
Been there done that.
Take 2 same trucks offroad, one with bilsteins and one with KYB's see who has better articulation.
Been there done that.
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If you still want a good, capable shock, Id go with KYB Gas-A-Justs, still a monotube design intended for use on vehicles with a high center of gravity. Since you hardly tow, haul, or offroad, no need in the MonoMax's. The differences between the MonoMax and the Gas-A-Just is the bore cylinder (MonoMax=2.016" or 51.22mm, Gas-A-Just=1.715" or 43.56mm) and dampening rates (how "hard" it is to compress the shock).
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