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Make: Chevy ext cab 4×4 (not z-71)
Model: 1/2 ton 4×4
Year: 2004
Chassis Designation: 1500 4X4 CHEVY
Driving Style:
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question:
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 [...]

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Make: GMC
Model: Savana 3500 Conversion Van
Year: 2000
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 [...]

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Make: Linclon
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 [...]

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Make:Infiniti
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 [...]

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Question:
 
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 [...]

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Question:
 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 [...]

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Question:
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 [...]

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Make: vw
Model: cabriolet
Manufacture Date: 1992
 
Question:
 
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Front Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lowered 1 1/2 or less
 
Answer:
 
For a lowered model, you need to use the Bilstein Sports.
(bilstein valving info)
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_info.cfm
 
Here’s the link to those in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4516&selected_year=1992
 
(you can click on the part numbers there for pictures too if you are [...]

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Question:
I have a 4 door 2 wheel drive Montero sport looking to upgrade
suspension parts for onroad & off road use. Can you suggest something?
 
Answer:
 
The 1998 Montero Sports are listed in our online catalog, here’s the link-
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4292&selected_year=1998
 
For performance use, you want to use the KYB Gasajust, which are a high pressure gas monotube design.

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Question:
Hello I didn’t know any other zip in the states to
find out this information from you, there was no option for Canada….I am
trying to find a rear shock for my van.
I bought a pop up camper and with the van loaded and the tongue weight of
the trailer, the rear of the van [...]

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