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Question:
I am looking for shocks for my motorhome. I tried
looking up the stock number but I don’t understand what the difference is
for my coach. I have a 2003 Fleetwood Discovery motorhome. It is a diesel
pusher on a Freighliner chassis. It is air ride with springs in the front.
Do you have a part number for Monroe [...]

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Make: Honda
Model: Civic LX
Manufacture Date: /1997
Chassis Designation: 4 door
 
Question:
 
4 door I need the Air shocks do you have any in
stock..?
 
Answer:
 
 
1997 Civics have struts in the rear, so there are no shocks of any kind for such a vehicle.
 
If you are asking about an Air Suspension kit, Airlift does make that.
Here’s the product -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/275596
 

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Make: ford
Model: explorer
Manufacture Date: /1998
Chassis Designation: 4wd
 
Question:
 
I need shocks for 98 expolere with the adj.
suspencion  and cant find them after market do you have some that will
fit?
 
Answer:
 
For 4-wheel electonic systems:
 
You can only get the electronic ones from Ford.
 
If you want to CONVERT the vehicle over to NON electronic units, Monroe makes conversion units to [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Camry LE Stationwagon
Manufacture Date: /1990
Chassis Designation: Stationwagon (V-6 engine)
 
Question:
 
I’m looking replace my OEM front & rear struts on my
90 Camry SW.  Ride OK, a bit soft but no bouncing, but lots of squeaking
noises coming from struts over smallest of road bumps & pavement
intersections.  Looking for a comfortable ride & good [...]

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Question:
I would like to know if part number 71290 and 5867
these are the monroe sensatrac shocks and struts, will work with eibach 1.4
inch lowering springs. it will be installed on a 3.8 lt. v6 2001 camaro.
thank you for the assistance.

Answer:
 No, Monroe products are for stock height vehicles only. For a lowered Camaro, you need to use:http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3788&selected_year=2001  The [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Tundra
Manufacture Date: /2008
Chassis Designation: Crewmax
 
Question:
 
I am interested in buying Bilstein 5100 series
adjustable.  I am interested in the 5100 because it gives me a few inches
lift.  However looking at your chart I dont know what would be appropriate
for my truck.  Please let me know which part fit my truck.  Also If [...]

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Question:
OK, I have just placed an order and looked at the
emailed invoice. The part descriptions have left me confused and a little
perplexed. Can you help me with my installation questions?
I just ordered some shocks for my ‘04 F350. The front shock ordered is
F4-BE5-2818-HO Bilstein Ford Superdutys (mount BOOT down).  From the
description, I assume that the [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Tundra
Manufacture Date: /2004
Chassis Designation: Crew
 
Question: 
 
Hey Guys I want my ‘04 Tundra to ride like my buddies
‘05 TRD Tundra.  I have 75k on the stock shocks and was planning to
upgrade, I am a big Edelbrock fan. Are the Edelbrock’s = to the Bilsteins.
Thanks for the input.
Answer:
The Edelbrocks are the Bilsteins are [...]

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Question:
I have a 2007 Honda Odessey Van. I carry about 600
pounds of weight in the rear of the van. What shocks do you reccomend?

Answer:

The shock companies we have do not yet offer units for the 2007 Odysseys. Airlift does make an airbag kit (ONE kit needed per vehicle) that will support 1000 lbs. Heres the link [...]

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Make: toyota
Model: Tacoma
Manufacture Date: /1995
Chassis Designation: 4*4
 
Question:
I’m looking for a great ride and still handle a load?
 
Answer:
 
More about ‘ride’ is mentioned on our website here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm
 
Shocks have no effect on the support of a load, but – The 59537 Airlift kit (one kit per truck) will support up to 2000 lbs.
That is listed in [...]

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