I need shocks, any recommendations?

[L.A.X]

Just purchased F150 coil seats and warrior shackles. I wanna replace the shocks with some that are budget friendly. What do you guys recommend? I want shocks that are better than stock but not at over 100 a shock

 

[L.A.X]

I'm thinking about getting these.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa..._/N-ittjlZ8oxxw?itemIdentifier=310507_6880_0_

 

[jprentice94]

I think duff shocks are good 39.99 ea thats what im going to get

 

[swshawaii]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394312

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1119608,parttype,7556

 

[Jason94sport]

I've been very happy with the Monroe Reflex shock i bought. Given your posts, I think they will fit you.
And they have a promotion going on 4 for the price of 3. You send them in the UPC labels off the boxes & the receipt for 4 & they mail you a gift card back for the amount you paid for 1 shock. Same deal a few years ago when I bought mine.

 

[tenny]

depends on how you life the feel of your suspension...??

is it hard...?? then I would run a hydro filled shock
is it soft... and want a little stiffer ride..?? then get gas filled.

I know that 4wheelparts.com has a special. with free shipping.
when you buy 4 shocks.....4 procomp hydros for $130bux with boots.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...t_c=1&t_s=90&t_pt=3306&t_pn=S/DShockingES1000

 

[Maniak]

Just purchased F150 coil seats and warrior shackles. I wanna replace the shocks with some that are budget friendly. What do you guys recommend? I want shocks that are better than stock but not at over 100 a shock

Since you are lifted < 2" you can get away with stock length shocks so you don't need to do "as much" digging.

On the front, If you want to get a little more down travel at the cost of up travel you can put some washers (just a few) between the upper shock bushing and the built in, washer looking thing the bushing sits on.

Once you get > 2" of lift you need to switch to longer shocks.. but for now you don't..

As for the type/brand. I didn't like the 70/30 Duff shocks when I ran them. I only ran them a month and I had Duff progressive rate springs with them. They were too soft and didn't control the suspension.

I don't think Blistens are going to be in your price range but the Rancho's 9000's should "just be". The front rs9000XL's (adjustables) are just < $100 from amazon.

Also, 4wheelparts is having a buy 3, get a 4th free (using a mail in rebate), so that is another option..

I haven't tried any other brands on the explorer but Blistens and Procomps seems to get decent reviews (Procomp is on my short list for when I need different shocks up front).

~Mark

 

[Anime]

Over $100 a shock? Even the best of the best Bilsteins don't cost that much.

You can get a set of 4 Bilsteins for ~$300 shipped. The ride is firm, but I think they are worth it (if you don't plan to get a bigger lift in the future) since they have a lifetime warranty, and you only have to buy 4 shocks for however long you own your Explorer.

Monroe Reflex and Sensatracs are good, even Rancho 5000's (rebranded Monroes) are okay, but they all wear out in 30-40,000 miles and you have to buy 4 more. It's actually LESS expensive in the long run to buy 4 Bilsteins then run them until you need a replacement.

KYB's Monomax shocks are also good for SUVS, their Gas-a-just shocks are good monotube shocks, and their GR-2/Excel-G shocks are a good budget shock.

 

[Jason94sport]

Monroe Reflex and Sensatracs are good, even Rancho 5000's (rebranded Monroes) are okay, but they all wear out in 30-40,000 miles and you have to buy 4 more.

I've never heard that before. I know people with these & they have never had a problem like that.

 

[L.A.X]

I just bought the 4 ProComps

 

[L.A.X]

Thanks everyone

 

[swshawaii]

What are "normal" operating conditions?

MONROE SHOCKS & STRUTS: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Tenneco Inc. warrants qualifying Monroe® products against defects and wear-out when used on private passenger cars and light trucks under normal operating conditions for as long as such original purchaser owns the vehicle on which they were originally installed.

Qualifying Products
Monroe® OESpectrum® Shocks and Struts
Monroe® Reflex® Shocks and Struts
Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Shocks and Struts
Monroe® Quick-Strut® replacement assemblies
Monroe® Gas-Magnum® Shocks

http://www.monroe.com/en-US/support/Safe-and-Sound-Guarantee/

Limited Lifetime Warranty (limited to qualifying Rancho® products only)*
Tenneco warrants qualifying Rancho® products against defects in materials or workmanship (except finish) when used under normal operating conditions for as long as the products are installed on, and the original purchaser owns, the original vehicle on which they were installed.

Limited Lifetime Warranty Qualifying Products:
Rancho® quickLIFT™
Rancho® RS9000XL™ Shock Absorbers
Rancho® RS7000MT™ Monotube Shock Absorbers
Rancho® RS5000™ Shock Absorbers
Rancho® Light Truck Suspension Components

http://www.gorancho.com/warranty.php

 

[jprentice94]

Since you are lifted < 2" you can get away with stock length shocks so you don't need to do "as much" digging.

On the front, If you want to get a little more down travel at the cost of up travel you can put some washers (just a few) between the upper shock bushing and the built in, washer looking thing the bushing sits on.

Once you get > 2" of lift you need to switch to longer shocks.. but for now you don't..

As for the type/brand. I didn't like the 70/30 Duff shocks when I ran them. I only ran them a month and I had Duff progressive rate springs with them. They were too soft and didn't control the suspension.

I don't think Blistens are going to be in your price range but the Rancho's 9000's should "just be". The front rs9000XL's (adjustables) are just < $100 from amazon.

Also, 4wheelparts is having a buy 3, get a 4th free (using a mail in rebate), so that is another option..

I haven't tried any other brands on the explorer but Blistens and Procomps seems to get decent reviews (Procomp is on my short list for when I need different shocks up front).




Thanks for telling me that i didnt know deff might not get those then

~Mark

 

[tenny]

Thanks everyone

haha....you just cant beat that deal man...

 

[acschilling]

Any reactions with the ride of those Procomps you got?

 

[Jason94sport]

Not sure which he got. I had the ES9000's. They rode pretty hard. Felt everything.

 

[L.A.X]

I like them. I just wanted something better than stock. No complaints