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QUESTIONS:
 
I’m looking for a custom application shock for my offroad vehicle.
I’ve converted my Jeep to an eye-to-eye type shock with the use of Ford shock towers.  My ride height for the shocks is now 26″.  I’m looking for a good shock that will give me about 10″ of travel on each side.  So collapsed […]

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QUESTION:
On our 2002 lincoln L/S the front has sagged lower then the
factory high, and I like to know if new schocks or struts would help. Also
what make and brand is best for this vehicle.
ANSWER:
The height of a vehicle is determined by the springs.
(shocks and struts have no effect on vehicle height).
 
You best bet […]

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QUESTION:

 I am buying a new 5th Wheel Trailer.  It has an “I” frame.  What type of shocks and kit do I need?
 
 
ANSWER:
 
An ” I ” frame is considered a ” C ” channel.
 
Trailer parts -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_retrokit.cfm
 
 

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Question:
I’ve got a guestion about shock length i’ve got a 2005 silverrado 4×4 i’ve recently put a 2 inch leveling kit on it and it gave it a little rougher ride so a think i need a longer shock becouse i didn’t order the shocks with the kit and now i can’t get just the […]

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Question:
I have a 1996 Ford E350 club wagon with a 7.3 diesel with 250k. I take it on long trips hauling 1,500 – 2,500 pounds in gear/people on a semi-regular basis.  It is usually used as a daily driver with no weight being carried.  
I want to buy the Bilstein shocks and I am wondering if […]

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QUESTION:
I have a 1997 ford f150, 4wd.  I have been trying to purchase airshocks for it locally and nobody seems to list them.  Are they available?  I have a new trailor that is a little tongue heavy and I thought this would be the simplest an most economic way to go.  If they are not […]

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QUESTION:
I’m starting to use my stock 4×4 tundra on some on the forest roads here in Arizona.  I am looking for a new set of shocks but I really do not want to sacrifice my ride quality.  I had some Bilstein HDs on a 1998 Tacoma and I thought they made the overall highway ride […]

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QUESTION: I have a Suspension Lift Kit
I need shocks ONLY for GMC Jimmy w/4″lift.
 
ANSWER:
Rancho is the only company we have that makes shocks for a Jimmy /Blazer with a 4-inch suspension lift.
To be used with their lift kits.
 
We list those in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3778&selected_year=1972
 
If the lift is not the Rancho product, you woiuld […]

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QUESTION:
Do you have air shock kit for rear of 1994 Chevy G10  full size Van & How much?

ANSWER:

The Monroe Airshocks are listed in our online catalog -http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3813&selected_year=1994 A better choice would be the Ailift airbag system also shown there, which supports a lot more weight.Up to 2,000 lbs.  

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Question:
I have a 2000 Tundra limited extended cab 4×4 (V8). I carry a pop up camper, 900lbs. Stock wheels and shocks , I have air bags in the rear and was looking for something to even out the rake ( lift the front ) I have heard good and bad regarding spacers and thought […]

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