At 220,000 miles, it's time to get some new shocks!
08-03-2006, 09:25 AM
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Do you like your current ride or how it used to ride? Then get OEM from the dealer (30$/each). This will probably be the cheapest solution
I found a really good deal on Bilstein-HD that I put on myself . They handle much better but also give a firmer ride, not always good (especially not in my wifes view).
You can do the install yourself and remember to get an alignment afterwards. I would recommend going to a shop to get them to compress the spring/coil for you, as using the springcompressors you can rent can be hazardous.
I found a really good deal on Bilstein-HD that I put on myself . They handle much better but also give a firmer ride, not always good (especially not in my wifes view).
You can do the install yourself and remember to get an alignment afterwards. I would recommend going to a shop to get them to compress the spring/coil for you, as using the springcompressors you can rent can be hazardous.
08-03-2006, 09:33 AM
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I was on a budget and just had to go with OEM replacements and I made sure I was getting the taller coils that my '99 came with and on partz.net.com I got shocks and coils for about $390 shipped and had a friend help with the install in exchange for a couple nice NY Strips.
Not as good as the Bils but the road handling is still decent and off road I haven't had any issues but a couple of inches more and sliders would be nice.
Not as good as the Bils but the road handling is still decent and off road I haven't had any issues but a couple of inches more and sliders would be nice.
08-03-2006, 12:35 PM
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thats odd. i guess its prolly something w/ the 99shocks versus other yrs.
Originally Posted by phoenixtroy
yea my trek masters were very bouncy, except mine were bouncy in the front. So I swapped those for Bilstein HD and kept the Treks in the rear (too lazy to swap).
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