How to Choose The Best Shock For You
Oct 31st, 2007 by john
There are many variables when choosing the best shock or strut for your car. Driving conditions, age of your car, tires, tire pressure, and many more. Shockwarehouse offers you a handy comparison chart to help you make this decision. Take a quick look at the chart linked above but here are some important notes mainly highlighting the difference between Monotube and Twin Tube Shocks
In our opinion, monotube high pressure gas units offer the best dampening power, performance, and handling.
This does not mean you always need performance. For average driving, a twin tube low pressure unit is still a good choice.
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33 FT CLASS A MOTOR HOME WITH V10 ENGINE FORD HAS AIR BAGS IN FRONT NEED BEST AVALIBLE SHOCK TO SOFTEN RIDE AND FOR STABLEBILITY.
DAVE
David,
What year is it? Let us now and we will be happy to help.
Tom
http://www.Shockwarehouse.com
I have a 1997 Dodge B250 Mark III Van conversion (has raised top) 5.2 liter. Van is excellent shape. Last year I installed Hellwig helper springs. Would like to replace all 4-shocks
Bob,
The best shocks we have for the 1997 B250 are the Bilstein Heavy Duty, they will give you much better control over the van than the stock shocks, especially at highway speeds and on rough roads. You can see those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3900&selected_year=1997
Regards,
Ross
I have a 1991 toyota pick up, (2wd, 22re 4cyl) in desperate need of shocks. what are your recommendations? I need them to be versatile as I do carry loads on occasion, and I plan on installing a lift kit later down the road.
Thank you in advance.
Guy,
The best shocks for your truck if you haul heavy loads are the Bilstein Heavy Dutys, which will give you more control over the truck, which is especially important with an older truck that might have a worn down suspension. The KYB Monomax shocks are also a great choice, but are a little bit more expensive than the Bilsteins. You can see both of those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4489&selected_year=1991
If you decide to lift your truck with a suspension lift, you will need longer shocks to compensate for the extra distance between the shock mounts. If you decide to use a body lift, you can still use stock height shocks.