Answer: The hard top Suzuki Samurai uses the same suspension and shocks as the soft top.  Do you have any lift on your Samurai? If not, your best bet is going to be the KYB gasajust monotube shocks, which will give you the best control and handling possible on the samurai.  You can see those here:
Front -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/16719/name/KG4616-KYB-Gasajust-Monotube-Suzuki-Samurai
Rear -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/16669/name/KG4006-KYB-Gasajust-Monotube-Plymouth,-SAAB,-Suzuki-and-Volvo

There are a few different options for your application. Monroe has the Sensatrac brand which will be a direct OEM factory replacement, and offer a similar feel to when the original shocks were new. Bilstein and KYB both offer a monotube design shock for your vehicle which will be a bit stiffer. You can see all of the options on our website by clicking the link below.

1995 Geo Tracker Aftermarket Shocks

Question:  Hi I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota Quad cab 4×4 pickup.  The shocks and struts need replaced and I would like to up grade from the  factory units. I use the truck for daily driving and for towing my ski  boat on weekends. The boat weights about 3600 to 3800 pounds. KYB is  coming out with a front strut for my truck in June 2010 a GR-2  part  #341484 and they have rear shocks gas-adjust KG54321 and monomax  565040.What would be my best way to go.I also heard that Bilstein HD  shocks part # BE5-A701-HO will fit the rear. Do you know if this is  true??. Is there any thing that will work better Like Rancho or Monroe??.  Thanks for any help you can give me.

Answer: You’re right, the 341484 is set to be available at some point in the second quarter, unfortunately we won’t have a price until it is actuall available though.  The Gasajust and Monomax are both good choices for the rear.  The Gasajust will be softer than the Monomax, so you’ll be more comfortable with the truck unloaded if you go that route, but the stiffer monomax will give you more control when the truck is fully loaded.  You can see those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3914&selected_year=2005
The Bilstein A701 is for an 03 2wd Dakota, so it is not designed to fit your truck.

Question: Are wagon shocks, struts and mounts same as sedan? I found Bilstein Touring Class Struts and Shocks and KYB Mounts, will they work together? (F4-BNE-2942-BG / F4-VNE-4574-BG / SM5182 / SM5181)

Answer:  Yes, the Jetta wagon uses the same struts and shocks as the sedan does, so those parts are the correct ones for your Jetta.  Both the  Bilstein and KYB parts are designed to be direct bolt-in OEM replacement parts, so they will work perfectly together.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Aftermarket Struts and Shocks

Bilstein Touring Class OE Replacement Shocks for MK4 VW Jetta and Golf

Question:

I have a 2009 Hyundai Tucson and I think my struts are blown.  The dealer wants way too much money to replace them, is there anything available that will give me a ride comparable to the factory struts, or possibly a performance upgrade?

Answer:

We have a KYB GR2 designed for the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. The GR2 line is a direct OEM replacement that is valved a little bit stiffer than the stock strut, so it will give you a little bit more control over your Tucson, but isn’t a serious performance upgrade.You can see those here:

2009 Hyundai Tucson Front Right Strut

2009 Hyundai Tucson Front Left Strut

2009 Hyundai Tucson Rear Right Strut

2009 Hyundai Tucson Rear Left Strut

Question:

Our van is for highway driving and we tow a 18′  pontoon boat. Because conversions add weight I think our shocks should be heavy duty. Is that correct

Answer:

You’re absolutely right, with the extra weight of your conversion van and the boat you tow, Heavy Duty shocks will be needed to keep you safe and in control, expecially at highway speeds and on rough roads.  I think your best bet will be the Bilstein Heavy Duty or KYB Monomax shocks.  Both are very well built heavy duty high pressure monotubes that will take whatever you throw at them.  You can see those here:

1997 Ford E150 Aftermarket Front Shocks – Bilstein Heavy Duty
1997 Ford E150 Aftermarket Rear Shocks – Bilstein Heavy Duty
1997 Ford E150 Aftermarket Front Shocks – KYB Monomax
1997 Ford E150 Aftermarket Rear Shocks – KYB Monomax

Question: I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante and my shocks and struts are gone, what do you have to replace them?

Answer:

You can see all of the parts for the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante here:
2001 Mitsubishi Diamante shocks and struts

The Monroe Sensatrac will be a basic OEM replacement shock/strut, while the KYB GR2 will be a slightly sportier part that will eliminate some of the car’s body roll in corners and nosedive under hard braking.

Model: Frontier

Manufacture Date: 03/2004

Chassis Designation: 2 wheel drive

Question:

2 door, extra cab, 2 wheel drive, 2.4L, auto trans.

I want Monroe Sensa Traks for all 4; front & rear. How does your warranty

exchange work if required??  I presently have Rancho 5000 shocks & they’re

too hard.

Answer:

Monroe only makes a Sensatrac for the rear, the 37078 we list here -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4323&selected_year=2004

Like the original Nissan shocks, the Sensatrac, Monroe Reflex, KYB GR2 and Rancho are all a twin tube low pressure design.

All basically the same (minus the various gimmicks).

More about “ride” is mentioned on our website here if it helps – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm

Monroe wrranty -

http://www.monroe.com/support/warranty.asp

333461        Saturn Ion 2003-2007                                                         FR

333462        Saturn Ion 2003-2007                                                         FL

334468         Subaru Forester 2006                                                         FR

334469         Subaru Forester 2006                                                         FL

349046         Chevrolet Express 2500 RWD (GVW 8500 lbs) 2003 – 2007       F

PART           Position          VEHICLE
NUMBER 
339055        RF                  Infiniti FX 45, FX35 2003-2007
339056        LF                  Infiniti FX 45, FX35 2003-2007
341419        F                    Ford Explorer 2004-05
343465        R                    Nissan Versa 2007-
349026       R                     Ford Mustang 2005-
349027       R                     Infiniti FX 45, FX35 2003-2007
349040       R                     Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2008
554359       F                     Dodge Ram 3500 2WD 2007-2008
SM5489      R                    Suzuki Aerio 2002-07 Suzuki Esteem 2000-02″
SM5490     F                      Lexus IS300 2001-05 

These have all been updated in our online catalog, so just type the part# in our search box on the top left for the best price around!