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Question: I have a 1988 Chevy V10 and I need new shocks.  I don’t see a listing anywhere for this truck.  Chevy trucks are the most popular out there! How can nobody make shocks for this truck?

Answer: Chevrolet switched their normal naming in 1987 from the K series (K10, K20, K30) for four-wheel drive trucks and C Series (C10, C20, C30) for two-wheel drive trucks to the V series (V10, V20, V30) for 4WD and R series for 2WD (R10, R20, R30)  This same change was made to the Suburban and Blazer and the GMC Sierra and Jimmy.  GM only kept the V and R naming for five years, so any truck made between 1987 and 1991 will use these names (GM changed the naming in 1989 to the more modern 1500/ 2500/ 3500 naming scheme, so any 1989, 1990 or 1991 truck will be a V1500/ V2500/ V3500 or R1500/ R2500/ R3500.

We include the V series trucks with the K series and the R series with the C series  because most customers associate 4WD with the K name and 2D with the C name.

For your 1988 V10, you can see the shocks that will fit here:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3820&selected_year=1988

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Tags: Chevy R series, Chevy R10, Chevy V series, Chevy V10, GMC R10, GMC V10, R10 vs C10, V10 vs K10

Shockwarehouse now has KYB Shocks and Struts available for the 2nd generation Honda Fit!

The KYB Excel-G (formerly GR2 brand) shocks and struts for the Honda Fit are designed to be direct OEM replacement shocks that bolt directly in place of the factory struts and shocks.  No machining, welding, cutting, bending or other modifications necessary, these install as easily as a factory unit!

The KYB Excel-G line of struts and shocks are direct bolt in OEM replacement units for the 2nd generation Honda Fit, but these aren’t basic shocks and struts.  The KYB Excel-G for the 2009-2011 Honda Fit are specifically valved by KYB’s engineers to provide better handling and a more controlled ride for daily driven Fits. The Excel-G is engineered to provide extra handling for aggressive driving, hauling heavy loads, towing or just the piece of mind that comes with knowing your car will be responsive in an emergency.

338002 KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut Honda Fit 2009-2011

338001 KYB Excel-G Front Right Strut Honda Fit 2009-2011

348016 KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Honda Fit 2009-2011

For first generation Honda Fit (2006-2008) struts and shocks, click here

Tags: Honda, Honda Fit, Honda Fit Performance Shocks, Honda Fit Performance Suspension, Honda Fit Shocks, Honda Fit Struts

Shockwarehouse is happy to announce that as of 8/17/2010 we have Monroe 90007 air suspension conversion kits in stock!

These popular kits designed to eliminate the rear air leveling on the 1997-2005 Buick LeSabre and Park Avenue, 2006-2010 Buick Lucerne, 1995-1999 Buick Riviera, 1998-2005 Cadillac Deville, 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville, 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2000-2005 Pontiac Bonneville.

These kits completely eliminate the rear air leveling on GM cars while retaining the stock ride height and feel and will not cause any warning lights to come on.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=869197

Tags: air suspension conversion kit, Monroe 90007, Monroe conversion kit

Model: 2005 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LE

Question: I need to replace the front shocks and the 4 arms since they are worn out. I’m looking for a better than OEM product so I can get better suspension and handling. Maybe also leveling the front with the rear… I’m no expert at it… What do you recommend that would give good performance, way better than factory? I was looking at bilstein products they seem to be the better, you tell me. Thanks for all the info you can provide me with.

Answer: You definitely want the Bilstein 5100 series. These are high pressure monotube shocks that will give you much better performance than the stock shocks, plus they have an adjustable spring perch for up to 2.5 inches of leveling in the front. The rear will also work with up to an inch of added lift in the back. You can see those here:
2005 Nissan Frontier 4×4 Bilstein Leveling Kit
2005 Nissan Frontier 4×4 Rear Bilstein 5100 Shocks

Tags: Bilstein Leveling Kit, Frontier Leveling, Nissan, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier Leveling Kit

Model: Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Question:

hi i have a 2007 mazdaspeed3 and would like to replace the stock struts.i have read so many thing on the mazdaspeed3 forum about which struts to buy it has left me a little confuse. am interested in the bilsteins but don’t know which is better the HD or the  Sports for my car.I want a direct replacement meaning that you don’t have  to modify anything but something that is better then stock and will work  with my stock springs.can you help? thanks.

Answer:

The Bilstein Heavy Duty and Sport will both work with your Mazdaspeed 3 without any modifications. The Heavy Duty is a good performance shock that strikes a compromise between sportiness and comfort on the street while the Bilstein Sport is an all out performance shock. Both will be a great improvement over your stock shocks, it just comes down to how much stiffness you are looking for. You can see those here:

2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Performance Struts and Shocks

Tags: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3, Mazdaspeed 3, Mazdaspeed 3 Bilstein Heavy Duty, Mazdaspeed 3 Bilstein Sport, Mazdaspeed 3 Bilstein Struts

Model: 1995 Winnabago Vertra F53 stripped chassis
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

I have a factory installed steering stabilizer and need to replace the damper piston or entire unit if needed. What are my options.
Thanks, Joe

Answer:
Joe,
If that motor home is on the f53 for chassis then you will be able to use the F4-BE3-6735-H1 Bilstein steering stabilizer.

Bilstein Steering Stabilizer Ford F53 Motorhomes

Tags: Bilstein, F53 Bilstein Steering Stabilizer, Ford, Ford F53, Steering Stabilizer

Model: 2001 Ford Mustang gt
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lowered 1 1/2 or less

Question: What shocks will work with a small lowering kit?

Answer:
There are two great options for your Mustang with a small amount of lowering.

The KYB AGX can be adjusted to exactly the level of performance that you want:
2001 Ford Mustang KYB AGX Adjustable Front Strut
2001 Ford Mustang KYB AGX Adjustable Rear Shock

The Bilstein Heavy Duty is a high performance monotube shock that will give you good performance with a ride that won’t beat you up as much as a full race shock.
2001 Ford Mustang Bilstein Heavy Duty Front Strut
2001 Ford Mustang Bilstein Heavy Duty Rear Shock

Tags: 2001 Mustang, Ford Mustang, Mustang

Model: Ford F-250, EXT. CAB, LONG BOX WITH A 6.0
Question: my truck is a f-250 super duty extended cab with a 6.0 diesel motor. do you have a Monroe load leveler or equivalent that will work on the rear of my truck. when i load my slide in camper i have a two or three inch drop from front. i have used load leveler shocks for at least 35 years and love them.

Answer:

There isn’t a Loadleveler built for your truck right now. The closest thing we have is an Airlift Air Cell, which acts as an additional spring just like the one on the Loadleveler and give you the same extra thousand pounds of carrying capacity. These don’t need to be adjusted ever and have a lifetime warranty, so you don’t need to replace them along with the shocks when those
wear out, like you would with a load leveler. You can see those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/617621/name/52215-Airlift-Aircell-Kit

Tags: Air Cell, Air Springs, Ford F250 Loadleveler, Loadlaveler

Question:
I have a 2003 Ford E-250 3/4 ton van loaded with machines key blanks all kinds of inventory and tools. I do not know the weight of my van and I am not sure if you need shocks specific for my application. I just don’t want to replace something a couple years down the road when I could have spent a few dollars more and did it right the first time.

Answer:
You can get good heavy duty shocks for cheap, but if you want something that will last under heavy loads, it’s worth the extra money to buy premium shocks. For your van, we recommend Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks, which should last you a long time even under heavy workloads. The Monroe Gas Magnum is also a good choice if you want to save some money. If you have problems with the van sagging, look into an air suspension add on kit.

You can see all of the parts available for your van here:

2003 Ford E250 Van Shocks

Tags: E250 Shocks, Ford, Ford E250 shocks, Work Shocks

Make: Dodge
Model: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 4×4 1500, and I am looking for a more controlled highway ride (less bounce) which I would think any uprated shock would give but the main issue I have is skipping around when driving on rutted forest roads, especially from the rear end when not loaded driving over ‘washboard’ sections of gravel roads.

Thanks very much

Answer: If your truck has the same height suspension, you can use the regular Ram shocks. I would recommend the Bilstein Heavy Duty or the Rancho RS9000 Adjustable shocks, both of which will be an upgrade over your factory units and will ensure that your ride quality isn’t hurt by putting a lesser shock on than the truck came from the factory with. You can see those here:
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD Shocks

Tags: 2008 Dodge Ram, Dodge, Dodge ram, Dodge Ram Shocks