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need some help on shocks
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03/04/13 06:13 PM
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what are some real nice offroad shocks for a 2010 Toyota tundra?? Ive had mine for 4 years and i think its about time to change it up.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/04/13 07:08 PM
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I have always replaced my stock shocks with rancho's. they have a good assortment of models dependant on how much you want to spend. i think i usually go with the 5000 series.
You should give some serious thought to thanking your lucky stars your from Texas.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/04/13 10:11 PM
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redchevy
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Havent bought any in a while, but last couple sets I bought were monroe gas magnums. Great shocks for a 1/3 the price of rancho's.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/04/13 10:31 PM
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/04/13 11:54 PM
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 12:46 AM
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^^^ best shocks for everyday driving with occasional offroading
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 02:31 AM
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I been looking at rancho "quicklift loaded" coilover shocks for my wifes '12 4runner 4x4. They claim to give it between 1.5" and 2.?" Of lift. Saw some good reviews on them, but they are about $400 for front two.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 03:48 AM
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I put Doetsch shocks on my Land Cruiser. Pretty nice shocks and great prices. http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/Here is a pic of my rig showing the front Doetsch shock.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 02:06 PM
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I been looking at rancho "quicklift loaded" coilover shocks for my wifes '12 4runner 4x4. They claim to give it between 1.5" and 2.?" Of lift. Saw some good reviews on them, but they are about $400 for front two. Using a shock to add lift sounds like a pretty terrible idea unless they're complete coil overs. Rancho is extremely overrated, they come from the same factories that make most other crappy brands you see at 4 wheel drive shops
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 04:19 PM
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redchevy
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Rancho is extremely overrated, they come from the same factories that make most other crappy brands you see at 4 wheel drive shops
I agree but everybody wants the name for the cool factor!
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 05:14 PM
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wow, I didn't know that I bought rancho only for the cool factor. I just thought I was buying a quality product for my truck that hasn't let me down in over 15 years. guess I learn something new on this forum every day.
You should give some serious thought to thanking your lucky stars your from Texas.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/05/13 09:23 PM
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I been looking at rancho "quicklift loaded" coilover shocks for my wifes '12 4runner 4x4. They claim to give it between 1.5" and 2.?" Of lift. Saw some good reviews on them, but they are about $400 for front two. Using a shock to add lift sounds like a pretty terrible idea unless they're complete coil overs. Rancho is extremely overrated, they come from the same factories that make most other crappy brands you see at 4 wheel drive shops Yes it is a complete coilover shock. Other brands offer same scenario, such as bilstein, but you use your stock coilspring. Its really not much different than using coil spring spacers, it is a little more expensive but you get new shocks and springs. I have used rancho on a couple vehicles in the past and never had an issue. I think this discussion on brands isnt much different than chevy-ford-dodge discussion. Everyone is partial to one for a reason or another.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/08/13 10:46 PM
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Bilstein 5100 on my Dodge 2500 Mega Cab 4x4.....They are good shocks IMO
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/12/13 03:10 AM
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I had Monroes from O'Reilly's in one Jeep, and it felt like riding in a buckboard wagon. I had Rancos in another Jeep, and it actually has a sufficiently decent ride that my wife doesn't complain...much.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/13/13 03:19 AM
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monroe has definitely gone downhill. used to be the best a/m shock to buy. i've ruined a set a year on my unaltered truck. they swap me for new ones sure, but come on! i have better thing to do than mount new shocks regularly, especially when i don't get paid to do it. i'll just buy the cheapest ones i can find next time since i have to replace them anyway.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/15/13 03:41 AM
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I always use KYBs on my sport trucks. Very good shock also
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/15/13 09:29 PM
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bilstein 5100's are good for cheaper ones. i've got sway a way coilovers on the front of mine, but they're around 1000$ for a pair. they're adjustable nitrogen. can raise the front end up to 3 inches with it. i got them when i put my lift on my titan and it rides like a cadillac offroad.
on the back i put the bilstein 5125's. real nice, and look good too in stainless.
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Re: need some help on shocks
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03/17/13 07:11 PM
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Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
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