I want to install the Monroe shock kit on the Travel  Trailer. It has two axles, do I need to put shocks (kits) on both axles or  just the rear or front?

Answer:

The job of the shock absorber is to dampen the spring’s reaction to bumps and road imperfections, when the spring compresses and expands, the shock is working against it to keep the vehicle from bouncing around and keep the tires in contact with the road, so how many shocks you need really depends.  You could do either one and see if it rides the way you like, then add another set later if you need to.  We recommend using shocks on every axle, to be sure that your trailer will be under control.

You can see the Monroe trailer retrofit kits for installing shocks on a trailer without them here: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_retrokit.cfm

You can read more about shocks here: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm

Question:

I need replacement shocks for my RV.  These are on  6000 lb axles.  With the trailer loaded up the shock needs to be 10 inches long and have studs on both ends.

Answer:

Your best bet is going to be a Monroe shock specifically designed for a trailer, you can see those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_retrokit.cfm
I think that Monroe trailer shock 555001 will be your best bet, it has a compressed length of 7.9 inches and an extended length of 11.9 inches.

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

What is your driving style: Hard Performance Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

My truck is a K2500 HD 4 door crew cab.  I am looking for a good heavy duty shock I was told by a dealer that the 5100 series would be for front and because I tow a trailer (30ft traveler trailer and a utility trailer for work) that the 6100 series would be for the back. Is this what you would recommend.  They say that the truck is stock suspension with a leveler in the front, I would like to raise it up some anywhere from 2″to 4″ and would like your suggestions concerning that as well.

Answer:

The Bilstein 5100 series is the best choice for your truck front and back because it is designed specifically for your truck, rather than being built for generic off-road racing trucks like the 6100 series. The 5100s are a really good choice for towing large trailers and will give you more control and better stability over the truck and trailer than your stock shocks do.   For your truck as it sits now, you will want to use either part # F4-BE5-E710-H0 for the front, which is designed for up to 4 inches of leveling if you’ve used the torsion bars to lift the truck, or part #  F4-BE5-D146-H0, which is designed for up to 2.5 inches of suspension lift if you have a different sort of leveling kit.

Part #  F4-BE5-D147-H0 is the best shock to use for the rear with no lift, but if you plan on lifting the rear of the truck, we have a shock designed for 2 or 4 inches. You can see all of those shocks here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=698179&selected_year=2001

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 are the popular choice.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_truck.cfm

 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 and handling, especially on the highway, we recommend the Bilsteins there.

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 Airlift does not require you to change the shock absorbers.

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 here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_retrokit.cfm

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 have that would replace these.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

ANSWER:

Monroe crosses those numbers over to a 31069 shock -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=88151

10.625 compressed.

17.375 extended

stud on each end.

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.  I would like to

have eyes in each end for mounting to a stud.  Can you help with this?

ANSWER:

For modified / custom built vehicles, where a direct bolt on unit is not

available:

Several companies we have offer shocks which can be purchased by size,

valving, mountings, etc.

Bilstein 5150s - 

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_5150.cfm

Bilstein 5100s -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm

Edelbrock Xtremes - 

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/edelbrock_xtreme_XT.cfm

Edelbrock Shocks and Coil-overs -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/edelbrock_street_rod_shocks.cfm

Rancho 9000x Pro -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_rs9000x_pro.cfm

Rancho Coil-overs -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_coil_over.cfm

Monroe Airshocks Specs PDF -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/airshocks.pdf

Monroe Loadleveler Specs PDF -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/load_chart.pdf