Cheap Shocks

[zachow3]

I want to get new shocks. My suspension is all stock but I get a thunking sound going over speed bumps and right when I come to a stop or when I release the brake pedal(from a dead stop). Already replaced upper and lower ball joints, sway bar bushings and end links and had a brake job.

I was looking at these as an inexpensive replacement. Has anyone used these? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ca...e.diy.valueobject.NavigationItem@64ad59]Again the word is inexpensive. Im trying to save money to finish up my supercharger install. This thumping noise is just annoying.

 

[jlsparky7]

try www.rockauto.com

Usually the cheaper the shock the shorter the life. but with the key word being cheap that changes the game. also try www.shockwarehouse.com

 

[zachow3]

try www.rockauto.com

Usually the cheaper the shock the shorter the life. but with the key word being cheap that changes the game. also try www.shockwarehouse.com

I have done business with rockauto. They are great. Shockwarehouse seems to carry higher quality shocks but you pay more. If I could run down to Autozone and pick up the Gabriel's and install them tommorrow rather then waiting for a set to be shipped that would be fine. I know they are cheap and if i could get a year out of them that would be fine as long as my ride quality would'nt be affected. Cant be any worse then it is now. Down the road I will budget for "good" shocks. Just need something in a pinch.

 

[ws65]

I have the gabriels...so far so good...used a monroe for the 5th stabilizer shock. I too will budget for some better ones next year. I think we have the same clunking...you've replaced everything I've wanted to replace...I'm thinking sway bar bushings...I need to do the bj's too.

 

[REDDY]

sway bar link was like $12 and that stopped the clunking

i just put rancho shocks in mine for cheap $45 a piece

 

[Turdle]

Whatever you do, please give the forum vendor a fair shake at serving your needs--

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213238

 

[zachow3]

Thanks to Turdle I went with the Monroe Sensatracs both front and rear from shockwarehouse. Got a 5% discount and a $20 mail in rebate and free shipping! Cant beat that. Around $35 apiece.

 

[Lacky01]

let me know if this is an un-called-for Hijiack, but I JUST put a new set of cheap KYB shocks on the rear.
could I put a higher quality set of shocks in the front without replacing the rear ones? would that affect my ride quality in a positive manner?
I was thinking about getting the Rancho rs5000 for the front to increase ride comfort. suggestions? comments? concerns?

http://store.summitracing.com/partd...908331+4294907830+4294907048+115&autoview=sku

 

[2001ex]

I just put a set from autozone like the ones you are looking at and they seem to be close to stock they may not last as long as some better shocks
I bought these before knowing about rockauto I would have looked there if I had known about them.