Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2009
Question:
I am looking for an entire set of shocks for a 1997 M3 Sedan. Two front,
two rear. I am looking for value priced shocks, not high performance or
racing shocks. If you have a kit which contains all four shocks/struts,
but which also contains which are typically replaced when replacing shocks
(boots, sleeves, shock [...]
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Posted in Motorhome Shocks on Feb 23rd, 2009
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Motorhome
Manufacture Date: /1998
Chassis Designation: P-37
Question:
The front of this motorhome has coil springs with
airbags inside them,and leaf springs on the rear. Also a tag axle,haven’t
been under it to see if that has shocks on it. What are the correct shocks
for this chassis?
Answer:
Here is the link for the P-series shocks -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3833&selected_year=1998
We recommend [...]
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Posted in Chevrolet on Feb 23rd, 2009
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Suburban
Manufacture Date: /1988
Chassis Designation: 1500
Question:
Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit
1500/4door/suburban/3 1/2″ lift from stock what do I need?
Answer:
Rancho makes shocks for the 4WD Suburbans 1981-1991, with a 2-1/2 to 4-inch suspension lift installed.
Front – RS999118 (extra quad shock if you have this option)
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=150296
Front – RS999001
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=13577
Rear – RS999112
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=13600
Free [...]
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Posted in Ford on Feb 23rd, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F-100
Manufacture Date: /1979
Chassis Designation: Long wheel base 133″
Question:
This is a 2WD truck. I need to know what is the
standard length shock for this application (fully extended and fully
closed). I have lowered the truck 4 inched in the rear. Can you also
tell me if there is a standard shock (eye on [...]
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Posted in Jeep on Feb 23rd, 2009
Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee
Manufacture Date: /1994
Chassis Designation: ZJ
Question:
Non are listed for the Up-Country Suspension, My ZJ
was “retrofitted” with Up-Country springs. Can I just buy a slightly
longer shock? Thanks
Answer:
You want the Bilstein Heavy Dutys.
The Up Country will not matter.
Here’s the link -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4135&selected_year=1994
B46-1798 / B46-1799
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Posted in Ford on Feb 19th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F-350 Super Duty 4×4 6.0d
Manufacture Date: 12/2004
Chassis Designation: F-350 Super Duty 4×4 6.0d 4d C.C. L.B.
Question:
i have a f-350sd 4×4 with a western snow plow mounted on it!everything on
the truck is stock, looking to keep stock, but add some support to the
front end when plow is on and not spending a [...]
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Posted in Ford on Feb 19th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger Edge
Manufacture Date: /2001
Chassis Designation: Edge
Question:
I have a fit question about the Edelbrock Performance
IAS shock (33212/34212). There seems to be some ambiguity about the fit
for the 2001 Ford Ranger Edge. Edelbrock reports they do not fit “Edge”,
but your site lists the 4WD version fix the Edge. This would make sense [...]
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Posted in Ford on Feb 17th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F250 King Ranch
Manufacture Date: /2005
Chassis Designation: truck/pickup
Question:
Ford F250 4door. I having gotten conflicting
information on which shock package to purchase. I want the BTS kit, that
has series 5100 shocks for the front, but I have been told to get either
the 5100 or BE5-C336-HO series for the back. I do not have [...]
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Posted in GMC on Feb 17th, 2009
Make: gmc
Model: envoy
Manufacture Date: /2006
Chassis Designation: 4wd
Question:
Hi. I have an intermittant vibration that occurs at
highway speed. Stepping on the brakes, it reacts like a rotor warped. It
pulsates and shakes. When the problem goes away, everything is perectly
normal. Someone suggested it could be a shock problem. If so, what shock
do you recomend?
Answer:
I [...]
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Posted in Jeep on Feb 16th, 2009
Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee Laredo
Manufacture Date: /2000
Chassis Designation: 2 wheel drive
Question:
This vehicle has no caster or camber adjustment. I
want to try and improve handling with shocks since it tends to drift
easily. No offroading. Any suggestions.
Answer:
For better handling and contorol, you want to use a monotube performance shock.
We carry several kinds of those. The [...]
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