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Question:
I am installing 20″ rims, do you think the kyb agx
ajustable will work better or the shocks that comes with the springs?
 
Answer:
 
When it comes to wheels, you have to build / setup the suspension first, then choose a wheel.
 
Building a suspension around a wheel is not really the way it’s correctly done, only because […]

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Question:
Original equipment is monroe formula GP gas struts &
shocks as part of the racecraft suspension on my vehicle
Answer: 
Monroe discontinued Formula GPs over 10 years ago.
 
Those originally had urethane bushings, the only company we have that offers units with urethane is our Edelbrocks.
 
We list them in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4027&selected_year=1989
 
3381 / 3481
 
(this is IF racecraft […]

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Question:
My truck is 2500 four door and I pull a fifth wheel trailer when on vacation just need good all around shocks thanks
 
 
Answer:
 
 

Since you are towing, your best bet would be to use a monotube shock design.
(Edelbrock, Bilstein, or KYB Gasajust)
 
If available for your specific model, they will be listed in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3938&selected_year=2003
 
The Bilsteins […]

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Question:
Has OEM Bilstein shocks but I’d like to go to the HD Bilstein.
 Will this make the ride much harsher than standard or better control in
 turns and slow speed while maintaining smooth driving at highway speeds?
 What can I expect the ride to be like in comparison to the oem Bilsteins -
 all I could find was […]

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Question:
I am putting a 2.5″ lift on my jeep and want to
replace the worn out shocks.  However I’m on a budget and was looking at the monromatics and curious if they’d fit with 2.5″ of lift.
 
Answer:
 
More about lifted trucks is mentioned on our site here - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm
 
If the lift company you are using says […]

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Question:
 I have a 4 door v6-vortex engine, sagging in rear/bucking with  trailer on it, what do you think I need?
Answer:
The Monroe Loadlevelers will add an extra 1000 lbs of support on those trucks.
 
We list those in our online catalog, they are sold as a pair (part #58523).
Here’s the link -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3780&selected_year=1999
 
For the front shocks, for better control […]

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Question:
I have a 2006 3500 Chassis Cab with a fully built out Winnebago
RV on it.  It has a GVWR of 10,200 lbs.  I want to be sure you are
selecting the correct shock that is going to give improve ride and
control with less swaying.
 
Answer:
 
This is what the shock companies call a Dodge Chassis […]

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