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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:
 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:
What is recommonded to use to get more rear support
when towing a pop-up camper?
 
Answer:
 
Depending on the specific  model you have (listed in our online catalog), you can use an Airlift Kit, or Monroe Loadlevelers.
Both support about the same weight capacity, around 1,000 lbs.
 
More about these products -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/towing_products.cfm
 
Online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T
 
If available for your model, the [...]

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QUESTION:
I need 4 shocks for a 2003 alpinlite 5th wheel trailer,14,000GVW, 33ft long.2 Dexter axles.would like to have b ilstine or Monroe shocks. can you help me with the right cat #? I want to be sure that they are HEAVY DUTY

ANSWER: 

The only company we have offering products for Trailers is Monroe. Those products are mentioned [...]

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QUESTION:

Currently there are 4 shocks on my travel trailer.  They are red and have the following numbers stamped on them:  733699 and G04442A0523.
They are similar to your Monroe 555025 but the the overall length from post to post is 22″ and when the shock is compressed it is 17″.  I am wondering what you [...]

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QUESTION:
 
I have an air ride hitch for towing my fifth wheel trailer.  It
bounces excessively on bumpy roads and I would like to add shocks to help it
come back to center quicker.  The load on the hitch is about 2500 lbs. and
the travel of the shock should be from 16 to 19 inches.  [...]

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QUESTION:
We tow a 4×8 trailer plus load the back half of the Grand Voyager
6-8 times per year and go over mountains. What would you recommend for extra
lift and control?
 
ANSWER:

For extra support in the rear, you can use an Airlift airbag kit.
 
We list those in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4386&selected_year=1993
 
The rear KYB Gasjust shock has [...]

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