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QUESTION:
Is a 2006 chevy 1500 2wd with 5.3 engine, its not a hd truck, it is a crew cab with coil front end and leaf spring rear. No electric shocks or four wheel steering. Will bilstein be5-2906, be5-2907-ho work on this truck or be5-2903-ho be5-2903-ho shocks I can’t tell the difference between the two?
 
ANSWER:

The shocks are identical […]

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QUESTION:
Basically I own a ‘95 Ford Bronco XLT (Full Size), and rather than using Add-A-Leaf, I was looking at a set of your Monroe Air shocks. What Parts would I need i.e. Shocks, Line, if it doesnt come with, T-valve. Complete setup for the rear only. Im currently using Rancho 5117 must be the stock. […]

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QUESTION:
I want to place Monroe Max-Air shocks, front and rear, for manual height adjustment (not leveling - tire clearance - I have two sets, one for street, one for offroad).  Unit does not have up-country suspension. Please advise as to part numbers for each.

ANSWER:
Airshocks are a towing product -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_air.cfm
 
Only designed to bring the rear of […]

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QUESTIONS:
 
I’m looking for a custom application shock for my offroad vehicle.
I’ve converted my Jeep to an eye-to-eye type shock with the use of Ford shock towers.  My ride height for the shocks is now 26″.  I’m looking for a good shock that will give me about 10″ of travel on each side.  So collapsed […]

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QUESTION:
My truck is a Dodge Ram 1500 4×4 with 4 doors and a 345 Hemi. I believe a quad cab it is called. The ride is too soft & mushy. I want to stiffen or firm it up considerably without raising it any higher(it’s high enough the way it is). What do you recommend?

ANSWER:

Changing the […]

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QUESTION:
 
Which is the best rear shock-smoth ride yet will help keep truck level when towing?
 
ANSWER:
 
More about “ride” is mentioned in our site here - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm
If there is an air-ride kit for the rear on your particular F150 model, that would be best for support, since they are just a cushion of air.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T
 

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QUESTION:
On our 2002 lincoln L/S the front has sagged lower then the
factory high, and I like to know if new schocks or struts would help. Also
what make and brand is best for this vehicle.
ANSWER:
The height of a vehicle is determined by the springs.
(shocks and struts have no effect on vehicle height).
 
You best bet […]

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QUESTION:

 I am buying a new 5th Wheel Trailer.  It has an “I” frame.  What type of shocks and kit do I need?
 
 
ANSWER:
 
An ” I ” frame is considered a ” C ” channel.
 
Trailer parts -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_retrokit.cfm
 
 

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Question:
I’ve got a guestion about shock length i’ve got a 2005 silverrado 4×4 i’ve recently put a 2 inch leveling kit on it and it gave it a little rougher ride so a think i need a longer shock becouse i didn’t order the shocks with the kit and now i can’t get just the […]

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Question:
I have a 1996 Ford E350 club wagon with a 7.3 diesel with 250k. I take it on long trips hauling 1,500 – 2,500 pounds in gear/people on a semi-regular basis.  It is usually used as a daily driver with no weight being carried.  
I want to buy the Bilstein shocks and I am wondering if […]

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