Edelbrock or Bilstein

[rgomez]

I am going to change my shock and i want to
know, which shocks are the best. I usually
go on road. I have read diferents articles
about Bilstein and Edelbrock shocks and they
agree that edelbrocks are the best. But some messages said that Bilsteins are better for
on road use. I owned a 1996 Explorer XLT.

Thanks

 

[Trane]

I just put edelbrocks on saturday, and noticed a big handling difference on road, and I went offroad on some sand dunes and along the beach. I had a glass of water in the cupholder and never spilled a drop, my navajo now rides like a lincoln!

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93 navajo fairly modified

 

[f-64]

Like wise. I recently installed Edlebrocks and I have to tell you they are the greatest thing since shocks were first invented.

 

[j]

I have the Eddys and they are great, but if money is part of the equation, the Monroe Sensa-Tracs are very good and similar in operation to the Eddys. They are also sold under different names and frequently on sale (e.g. Napa Sensa-Tracs). Monroe is the parent company of Rancho. I had the Monroe before lifting and going to the Eddys.

 

[renner99]

Just put Edelbrocks on a 96 XLT and all I can say is - WOW! Better than new, NO corner rolls and solid in all conditions. At $89/ea not cheap - but WELL worth it.
Took the Bilstiens off because they were too harsh.

 

[RonSC]

After reading so many great things about the Edelbrocks from so many different people, I decided to spend the extra hard earned money on the Eddys over the less expensive Monroe Sensa-tracs.

I ordered them from Savannajones.com for $68.95/ea plus $17s&h, no tax!

I should be getting them in about a week 1/2 and I can't wait to put them on and see what all the hype is about. I just hope it's not as overhyped as Tyson vs. Holyfield II was. Although i think the end result will be much different. I'm not gonna bite a piece of ear from a chevy owner.

I'll post back when i have them on.

Ron

 

[Gern Blansten]

I only read one post that said the Edelbrocks were to harsh, so I went with them over the Bilstiens, and I am VERY pleased. Maybe my OEM shocks were worn out-but after replacing them the ride now is better than I had imagined it would be

 

[Tyson]

All I can say is that one week ago, Sunday, I purchased a '97 XLT, and that yesterday I put on Edlebrocks and WOW! What a major difference. I can't say enough good things about these shocks. Had I known about these shocks before, I would have put them on my previous SUV....

 

[Jate]

Hi guys,

Im looking into getting them for my 97 explorer and have received a quote of $600 installed. They are asking for $85 per shock and $260 to install. Is the install that difficult that it would cost so much? Im just trying to find the best prices. Please let me know what price is reasonable to pay.

Thanks,
Jate

 

[Trane]

600 bucks seems awfully expensive to me, I found the shocks for 263.00(includes shipping) aand installed them myself in an hour with out removing the tires or using a jack. All you is a couple of sockets, some bailwire for the rears, and bandaids. I oredered them from
performancesuspension.com/edelbrockspecial.html

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93 navajo fairly modified

 

[j]

Trane got an excellent price. The cost of my local shops to install shocks is $10 each. If you like to wrench even a little, this is an easy one.

$600? In somebody's dreams.....

 

[Jate]

Thanks guys,

i just went to pep boys and they install the shocks for $10 a piece, but they are charging 89.95 for each shock. Im gonna see if I can buy my own for cheaper and have them install it.

Thanks a lot,
Jate

 

[RonSC]

Well,

After a long day of searching for parts and changing my cracked cooling fan, new Jet Thermostat, new hoses, fresh coolant, holes in the airbox, I finally got around to putting on my long awaited shocks... Edelbrocks!!!

First thing I noticed was the added height to my Explorer and the much improved handling! But i don't know if it's just me(since it's been a long day and i only drove the Explorer for a little while after).... but there seems to be more of a bounce or springy feel to them more so then before with my original shocks. Is this normal? Do they just need time to "settle"? Or is it that my tires suck and they just react differently with the Edelbrocks? I have Wild Country AT tires.

Any comments? I'll drive the Explorer a little more longer tomorrow morning to get a better feel.

Ron

 

[Gern Blansten]

I paid $311 for the shocks ($77 each) and $60
for instal ($15 each) at Globe tire in Manhattan Beach. I did notice they were smoother and bouncier but the old OEM felt like they were bottoming out, the truck does sit a little higher now too.

 

[victor]

RonSC,

I know what you're talking about...a jiggling sensation when you come to a complete stop. The Edelbrock technical guy calls it 'aftershake' and they've known about it. Edelbrock said the condition should stop after the shocks break in but I put up with it for 3 weeks with no improvement. I actually became nauseated from the jiggling movement and invoked the money back warranty. I had Bilsteins installed and even got some money back from the dealer because they cost less than the Edelbrocks. I'm totally satisfied with the Bilsteins. I can hammer my '96 Sport down dirt roads and through arroyos without bottoming the front end. (I don't do this a whole lot but the shocks do handle very well.) About Edelbrock and the local dealer (Desert Rat, Tempe, AZ) I really appreciate the excellent response to my problem. Edelbrock called me at home and took the time to thoroughly understand the problem and then honored by the money back guarantee. I wish more companines would do business this way.

 

[greengoose]

I am thinking about putting Edelbrocks on my 99 Limited. After reading your post on 'aftershake' makes me kinda uneasy about getting them now. Who else has had this experience with their Edelbrocks?
Thanks

Greengoose...somewhere in Bosnia....Wish I had my explorer here!!!

 

[Tyson]

I haven't felt anything like "aftershake." I've had them on now for about 700 miles and all I've noticed is the improved road handling....

 

[RonB]

I had Monroe Sensa-Tracs installed yesterday on my 94'EB (55k miles). As we drove off over our first patch of road, my son said."Wow, what a difference!" I also had Bosch Platinum Plugs and Wires installed at the same time. If the ride is not as good as new, it's pretty darn close.

 

[RonB]

I had Monroe Sensa-Tracs installed yesterday on my 94'EB (55k miles). As we drove off over our first patch of road, my son said."Wow, what a difference!" I also had Bosch Platinum Plugs and Wires installed at the same time. If the ride is not as good as new, it's pretty darn close.

 

[treehuger]

Ive had the Bilstiens installed for a year now & they are shot, my explorer rocks more than my canoe.
I drive offroad at least six days a month on everything from maintained wash board dirt roads to fairly nasty mining roads in the San Rafael Swell & daily on the horrible city streets here in salt lake. Ive had pot holes send the rear end of my explorer sideways up to a foot since Ive had the bilstiens & wash boards! whoa hang on!
Anyway hope this helps, Im edlebrock bound.
Doug