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Old 01-02-2012, 03:10 PM
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Question Best inexpensive shocks?

Hello everyone. I'm in need of some new shocks and need some help. Right now I have stock shocks and the mileage of the truck is 157000 miles! So now you know I'm in desperate need of new shocks. I'm probably going to buy from autozone or advance auto parts. The truck is almost driven daily. No offroad, simply street cruising and occasionally highway driving (60-70 mph). So what would be the best shocks out there for me. Looking to spend about 25 or less a piece. Any help would be great! Thankyou!
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:32 PM
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http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPSHOCAMS_____


these, monroe is a good name
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:35 PM
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Default Re: Best inexpensive shocks?

I was looking at those awhile ago. Those will probably be best. Unless someone else pitches in...? Thanks man!
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:42 PM
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no problem man, was tight on money when i needed new shocks for my last truck, got these... they worked haha
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:44 PM
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Default Re: Best inexpensive shocks?

How is the difference in feel when driving?
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:48 PM
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night and day, especially if the shocks you have now are blown

EDIT: are you replacing all four?
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:50 PM
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I don't know if they're blown or not but I need some new ones like badly.
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