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Old 08-25-2012, 09:54 PM
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Default What are some nice cheap shocks... Please help im in a budget

I reciently stated to take care of the surface rust underneath my ranger. Well I was doing that I noticed my shocks where shot and need to be replaced. So I'm wondering what are good quality shocks under 50 a piece for both front and rear
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Old 08-26-2012, 12:23 AM
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Old 08-26-2012, 01:12 AM
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KYB or pro-comp.
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Old 08-26-2012, 01:42 AM
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Procomp under $50??
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Old 08-26-2012, 07:22 AM
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yes sir....http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...3306&t_pl=1818

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Old 08-28-2012, 09:49 PM
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Thanks and I was Acatually looking at pro comp shocks but I didn't want to get them till I got more opinions
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Old 08-28-2012, 09:53 PM
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Thanks and I was Acatually looking at pro comp shocks but I didn't want to get them till I got more opinions
It depends what you want. Just to let you know KYB's are much stiffer than the pro comps.
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:44 PM
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Default Re: What are some nice cheap shocks... Please help im in a budget

just got a good deal on four Pro Comp ES 3000's at 4wheel parts (dust boots extra)
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:18 AM
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just got a good deal on four Pro Comp ES 3000's at 4wheel parts (dust boots extra)
Sweet! I dont know if you did, but I would say do not put on the dust boots. They trap dirt in the boot, and once that happens the dirt continues to push into the shock and destroy the valves.
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Old 08-29-2012, 10:49 PM
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Sweet! I dont know if you did, but I would say do not put on the dust boots. They trap dirt in the boot, and once that happens the dirt continues to push into the shock and destroy the valves.
No, I havn't installed them yet. I've never heard anyone mention that issue but I'll check into it. thanx
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