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Make: Nissan
Model: Frontier
Year: 2000
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

Which shocks should I buy ? I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier 2-Door extra cab with the vg33 engine, manufactured 10/00.  I tow a utility trailer 1-3 times a month for deliver/pickup-2,000-3,500 lbs

Answer:

Here are the shocks we carry for the Nissan Frontier:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4323&selected_year=2000

If you want a shock similar to the original twin tube design, Monroe
Sensatrac or KYB GR2 shocks will be fine.

If you want a performance shock (better handling/ control, especially at highway
speeds) you want to use a monotube design. Such as our Bilstein Heavy Dutys or KYB Gasajust.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/glossary.cfm

Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Year: 2000
Driving Style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

I use my 2000 Jeep Cherokee as daily driver mostly, with some “light” off road mixed in on occasion – half dozen trips to beach & mountains each year.  I am trying to decide if KYB GR2 shocks would be fine or if I should step up to entry/OEM level Bilsteins.  Thanks
Answer:

KYB GR2s are a twin tube low pressure design, like the stock Jeep units.

Bilsteins are a monotube Performance unit.

If you want to use a unit that is similar in valving to the original units,the KYB shocks will be fine.  If you want better performance, dampening, handling and control, especially at highway speeds, the Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks would be the way to go.

All of our shocks for a 2000 Jeep Cherokee are found here:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4130&selected_year=2000

Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Year: 2000
Chassis Designation: 4 door, 4X4

Question:

I currently have Bilstein Shocks with part # BST-B46-2133 on the front and Monroe Load Leveler shocks, part # MON58617 on the rear, purchased from you 7/25/02.  I’m rarely off-road and if so, it’s a bumpy fire road.  I tow a car trailer (240# tongue weight, ~3,400# car & trailer weight & ~700# tools/junk in SUV).  What do you recommend?

Answer:

That would be about the best setup for towing and hauling you have there.  The rear Load-leveler shocks will support 1000 lbs.

Make: Nissa
Model: Armada
Year: 2004

What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive

Question:

I’m looking for new shocks for m7 2004 Nissan Armada 2wd, I don’t do any offroading or towing with the truck.  What shocks would you recommend?

Answer:

The shocks we sell made by Rancho, Monroe and KYB  are all ok for normal driving.

The shocks we sell for a 2004 Armada can be found here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=30495&selected_year=2004

Make: Nissan
Model: Pathfinder XE
Year: 1998
Driving Style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

I’m looking for new shocks for my 4 door 98 Nissan Pathfinder XE 6 cylinder, can you help me find out which shocks fit my truck?

Answer:

In 1998, you need to know the exact production date, month and year.

If the truck was built in 1996 to November 1998, here are those parts -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4328&selected_year=1997

If the truck was built in December 1998 to 2001, here is the link to those
parts -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4328&selected_year=1999

Make: Subaru
Model: Baja
Year: 2003
Driving Style: Hard Performance Driver
Vehicle Setup: All Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

I was looking at the  Monroe Sensatrac 71113 for my 2003 Subaru Baja, is there a better choice?

Answer:

For an aggressive driver, the KYB GR2s would be a good choice, they are more performance tuned than the Sensatrac shocks, which are designed to be an OEM replacement.

You can see all the shocks we offer for a 2003 Subaru Baja here: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4441&selected_year=2003

But both are a twin tube low pressure design. (like the original Subaru units). In that respect they are the same.

KYB also offers front and rear units.

Make: Ford
Model: Bronco
Year: 1995
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lifted Suspension

Question:

My Bronco has HD front springs and a rear AAL for almost 2″ of lift. I am worried about the Bilstein HD shocks (B46-1328 &1329) not having enough length to not limit the travel.

Answer:

The rear Bilstein 5100 offroad shock F4-BE5-6244-h5 is for Broncos with 2-inches of suspension lift in the rear, so that would
be the one you want to use if the lift modification requires a longer shock.

All of our 1995 Bronco shocks are listed here, including the Bilstein 5100 racing shocks.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3971&selected_year=1995

The only person who can actually determine how long a shock is needed would be the mechanic modifying the vehicle.  (using a tape measure).  You could also check with the lift kit company, they will be able to tell you if their kit uses stock length shocks or longer shocks.  Their engineers would have determined that for you.

More about lifted trucks -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Blazer
Year: 1996
Chassis Designation: 4 door LS
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lifted Suspension

Question:

Hi, I have a S10 Blazer, 4 door, 4×4 with a 2 inch suspension lift. My current shocks are older, and since doing the suspension lift several of the shocks squeak. I assume this is because the shocks are not operating at the designed length now. How do I determine what shocks I should get? Thanks for your help.

Answer:

Shocks really don’t have a way to make noise, being a hydraulic cylinder (though the rubber bushings can squeek. WD40 can sometimes take care of that

The noise is probably something else.

More about shocks for lifted trucks is mentioned on our website here -http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm

Basically, you want to check with the lift kit manufacturer and see if a longer shock is required, or if the kit is designed to use stock shocks (kits are made either way).

You can find all the shocks we sell here http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3780&selected_year=1996

Make: Acura
Model: CL
Year: 1998

Question:

If I purchase a set of 4 Bilstein struts for my vehicle, will I need any additional parts for my local mechanic to install them

Answer:

No mods needed, they are a bolt in part, as are all the parts we list for the vehicle.

Online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3688&selected_year=1998

Make: Ford
Model: F250
Year: 2008
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit

I have a 2008 F250 4×4, I just installed a Ready Lift SST leveling kit. The kit is 2.5″ in the front and 2.0″ in the rear. I am interested in ordering a set of the Bilstein 5100 shocks, but I am not sure which ones I need for the lift.  Can you give me the correct part numbers I need for this application?

Answer:

For the modification, you want the Bilstein 5100s.
Front BE5-6681 and rear BE5-6246.

Here’s the link to those-
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4001&selected_year=2008