What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive

Question:

I’m looking for new shocks for m7 2004 Nissan Armada 2wd, I don’t do any offroading or towing with the truck.  What shocks would you recommend?

Answer:

The shocks we sell made by Rancho, Monroe and KYB  are all ok for normal driving.

The shocks we sell for a 2004 Armada can be found here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=30495&selected_year=2004

Question:

I was looking at the  Monroe Sensatrac 71113 for my 2003 Subaru Baja, is there a better choice?

Answer:

For an aggressive driver, the KYB GR2s would be a good choice, they are more performance tuned than the Sensatrac shocks, which are designed to be an OEM replacement.

You can see all the shocks we offer for a 2003 Subaru Baja here: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4441&selected_year=2003

But both are a twin tube low pressure design. (like the original Subaru units). In that respect they are the same.

KYB also offers front and rear units.

I have a 2008 F250 4×4, I just installed a Ready Lift SST leveling kit. The kit is 2.5″ in the front and 2.0″ in the rear. I am interested in ordering a set of the Bilstein 5100 shocks, but I am not sure which ones I need for the lift.  Can you give me the correct part numbers I need for this application?

Answer:

For the modification, you want the Bilstein 5100s.
Front BE5-6681 and rear BE5-6246.

Here’s the link to those-
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4001&selected_year=2008

I’m interested in replacing the worn out shocks on my 2004 4×4 Chevy (I want Bilsteins like the factory Z-71 and I plan to add Z-71 stickers to the truck)  I pull two wheel heavy utility trailers as well as towing my 18′ boat, so I need shocks that will help with that.

Answer:

That’s a very popular choice.

You want the Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks.
BE5-6500 and BE5-2905.

Here’s the link to those in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3820&selected_year=2004

If you click on the Bilstein part number there it will also show a picture.

What is your driving style: Luxury Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

I am looking for the BEST & most luxurious shocks for a heavy duty conversion van. Thanks.
Answer:

For performance, better handling and control, epecially at highway speeds,
you want to use a high pressure gas monotube design shock.

The Bilsteins are the best monotube shocks we have -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3809&selected_year=2000

Model: LS – V8 Sports Package

Manufacture Date: /2003

Question:

Can I purchase 4 Monroe “Upper Mounts kits # 904972

to use with 2-KYB #341655 and 2-KYB #341656 ?

Answer:

Yes, you are correct. The mounts are like the OE ones, they are made to fit the car (not any particular brand of strut).

They will even work with the original Lincoln struts.

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=C

Model: G35

Question:

I have 2003 G35 but i don`t know if is shocks or sturts it uses . if you know could you tell me the price for two . I need two in the front.

Answer:

On a G35, it will be struts, and a shop will charge you labor based on that.You will have to remove the springs while swapping the parts over.You would also need an alignment after installing the units. Click on the Bilstein or KYB part numbers here for pictures – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4092&selected_year=2003 

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 mounts, etc.), that would be great.

I was curious to know if you also supply brakes? I am looking for a

complete replacement set (two front rotors, two rear rotors, two sets of

front brake pads, two sets of rear brake pads). Again, I am looking for

value priced brakes, not high performance or racing brakes. Again, a four

wheel kit would be great (cables, spray, etc). They don’t have to be cross

drilled, slotted rotors, and the pads don’t need to be ceramic, but if the

price difference is nominal, I might be interested.

Thanks

 I am looking for air shocks that callasped are around
10-11″ and rides at around 13-14″ studs at each end.

Answer:

Monroe’s mounting and length spec sheets, you can download those here – http://www.monroe.com/catalog/miscApplications.asp The airshocks are the part numbers that start with MA. If any of those will fit your modification, you can type the part number on our website and it will come right up.

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 shock must be mounted upside down (in
reference to the way mine are currently mounted)???? I have not seen this
before and haven’t heard of a shock being mounted boot-down. If so, why does
this shock need the boot mounted down?

If I mount them “boot down”, I don’t want my tire dealer calling me stupid
for putting them on upside down. I just want to make sure that I understand
how these mount and why. I’m a little confused because of the wording on the
part description.

The rear shock is F4-BE5-2819-HO Bilstein Ford F350 Superdutys. Is this one
going to be mounted with the same orientation or should they be mounted in
the normal (boot up) orientation?

I am certainly not an expert and need your input on these before I install
them on my truck. I don’t want to put them on upside down in either case.
Please help answer my dumb questions.

Answer:

We get this question often, so don’t feel dumb about it.

On a monotube shock, the piston can be used up and down.

Most cases it’s better down, (like on race cars which use monotubes)So Bilstein, KYB engineers and others will do this when it’s better. You can’t do that on a twin tube low pressure (1960’s tech) design. For instance, here is a monotube sideways – http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/maserati-mc12-corsa_005.jpg The shocks will only bolt on one way in most cases.When the boot is down, Bilstein puts 2 or 3 small holes to let any moisture or condensation to drain out.(those engineers think of everything  Bilstein’s tech  – 858-386-5900 These Ford SD Bilsteins are the top sellers, we probably sell a few thousand of them in one year.