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Spooner
post Apr 24 2006, 03:17 PM
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I've got an 01 Ranger 4x4 that's nearing 100k. I think it's definitely time for some shocks. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions.

My local guy who does my tires, alignments, etc. swears by Monroe. I see several options from that company that are relatively inexpensive. I would like a relatively smooth ride--for a truck of course--and not really something that is going to knock my kidneys out. For that reason, KYB and Bilstein seem like they're not good ideas.

Any suggestions?

While at it, how about front brake pads? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

On edit, didn't post in towing, because I don't consider this a tow vehicle. It's more of an around town/winter vehicle.

-John

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Spooner   truck shocks   Apr 24 2006, 03:17 PM
Blainefab   I put Bilstein HD's on my Silverado 2500 70Kmi...   Apr 24 2006, 08:48 PM
rmackintosh   QUOTE (Blainefab @ Apr 24 2006, 03:48 PM)...   Apr 24 2006, 09:25 PM
Blainefab   QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Apr 24 2006, 04:25 P...   Apr 25 2006, 09:31 AM
rmackintosh   QUOTE (Blainefab @ Apr 25 2006, 04:31 AM)...   Apr 25 2006, 03:05 PM
Sam Strano   More assumptions..... You guys really have to qui...   Apr 24 2006, 10:03 PM
35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS   QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Apr 24 2006, 04:03 PM...   Apr 24 2006, 10:12 PM
pknowles   I bought some Bilstein HD's from Sam for my 25...   Apr 24 2006, 11:15 PM
rmackintosh   Sam, I was working up to calling you on this. I...   Apr 24 2006, 11:25 PM
Spooner   QUOTE Now onto John..... what makes you think that...   Apr 24 2006, 11:57 PM
35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS   QUOTE (Spooner @ Apr 24 2006, 05:57 PM) W...   Apr 25 2006, 01:25 AM
z28jeff   I put Monroe Sensatracs on my 96 Jimmy last fall. ...   Apr 25 2006, 10:55 AM
CMC#5   Excellent topic...though maybe getting a little of...   Apr 25 2006, 03:14 PM
380ss   If budget is your thing, then go with the Monroe...   Apr 26 2006, 05:35 AM
robz71lm7   I like Bilstein HD's. The IAS's were ok a...   Apr 26 2006, 12:08 PM
mitchntx   I replaced stock with HDs at 60K miles. Made a hu...   Apr 26 2006, 12:16 PM
rpoz-29   I've put "Pro-Comp ES3000's on two of...   Apr 26 2006, 09:55 PM
Spooner   Sounds like Bilsteins are the ticket for ride and ...   Apr 27 2006, 03:45 PM
Sam Strano   QUOTE (Spooner @ Apr 27 2006, 11:45 AM) S...   Apr 27 2006, 04:05 PM
rmackintosh   QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Apr 27 2006, 11:05 AM...   Apr 27 2006, 06:47 PM
Sam Strano   QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Apr 27 2006, 02:47 P...   Apr 30 2006, 10:48 PM
sgarnett   QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Apr 30 2006, 06:48 PM...   May 1 2006, 04:50 PM
Sam Strano   QUOTE (sgarnett @ May 1 2006, 12:50 PM) Q...   May 1 2006, 08:12 PM
Spooner   Thanks for the advice, everyone. I placed my order...   May 1 2006, 09:49 PM
sgarnett   QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Apr 27 2006, 12:05 PM...   Apr 28 2006, 12:29 PM
Rob Hood   I've got the Edelbrock IAS shocks on my '0...   Apr 28 2006, 01:50 PM
Jon A   I'm very happy with the HD Bilsteins I put on ...   May 1 2006, 12:25 AM
Sam Strano   QUOTE (Jon A @ Apr 30 2006, 08:25 PM) Mor...   May 1 2006, 03:42 PM
LT4Firehawk   QUOTE (Sam Strano @ May 1 2006, 10:42 AM)...   May 1 2006, 03:57 PM
BigEnos   Just a note about my recent Bilstein shock install...   Sep 12 2006, 06:48 PM
Spooner   QUOTE (BigEnos @ Sep 12 2006, 12:48 PM) J...   Sep 13 2006, 01:14 PM
sgarnett   Yeah, yeah, rub it in. Now I have two trucks that ...   Sep 12 2006, 10:52 PM
robz71lm7   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 12 2006, 06:52 PM) ...   Sep 12 2006, 11:10 PM
CMC #37   Would my 2004 2500HD Duramax benefit from a shock ...   Sep 12 2006, 11:34 PM
robz71lm7   QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Sep 12 2006, 07:34 PM) W...   Sep 12 2006, 11:48 PM
CrashTestDummy   New Bilstiens made a VAST improvement in ride qual...   Sep 13 2006, 05:43 PM
Vracer111   Though my truck is more for "hauling" ar...   Sep 13 2006, 08:47 PM

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