In need of new shocks??
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i got es 9000's with a free steering stableiser and mounting kit for $180 from www.fourwheelparts.com i like them so far, only had two weeks!
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I agree somewhat; cheap is in the eye of the beholder just like best; it's a subjective term. Quality?.....well it's less subjective but I find the word spit out frequently to see where it splatters.
Gabriel's are OK for the price imo; if you figure up how many miles you get out of a set I think you'll find they were "cheap" but still reliable & built well enough to serve the purpose of dampening the springs. I'm 100% certain a "shock O' phile" would disagree vehemently but I think they have adequate quality control where they are manufactured.
Gabriel's are OK for the price imo; if you figure up how many miles you get out of a set I think you'll find they were "cheap" but still reliable & built well enough to serve the purpose of dampening the springs. I'm 100% certain a "shock O' phile" would disagree vehemently but I think they have adequate quality control where they are manufactured.
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yea..now that i look back at my post...it wasnt exactly what i meant to say...im thinking about getting some pro comps probably ES2000's...but are they any better than the normal shock u can pick up at the local parts store?
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That said, I find the ride a little punishing and I am getting OMEs.
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Yeah I'd go with Matt16, DTB & Death Cougar if your going to off road much, go with a little more expensive & beefier shock than a Gabriel. I'll be yanking a set of year old Bilsteins off the front of my '95 this week (I hope) if anyone is interested in a pair that have never been off road.
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i only do muddin..i dont rockcrawl or anything hardcore (yet...lol) me and my friends just just like to sling some mud and get our trucks all kinds of dirty..there are a few trails that im going to try out as soon as i can...but nothing hardcore....i've seen a completely stock '97 F-150 4x4 with street tires on it make it through..so its really easy..but there is an alternate trail..only trucks i've ever seen go down it was a couple of flatbed fords with 40's...lol..i'll check them out too...i have NO suspension travel on the passenger side front of my truck..hence i need new shocks...because...its locked up somehow..(the tube isn't bent..so idk whats wrong..but its locked up so o well)..i'll just get some decent shocks from somewhere..thanks for the info
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If someone wants my old ranchos rs5000 they can have them for shipping + a few bucks for packing them. Only reason I replaced them is I wanted longer shocks. They're ugly but fine and taking up space in the garage. Off my 93 pickup.
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