Is this a decent shock?

[85 GT Kid]

The front of the explorer feels kinda bouncy and at 215K I would think the shocks have had their use out of them lol. I want to replace them but I don't need anything fancy smancy (I guess thats how you spell that lol). Anyways I saw these and they dont seem to bad but I was wondering if anyone else has used these or could reccomend something that wont cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks

John

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...-absorber-monroe_19710566-p?searchTerm=shocks

 

[sport97]

They seem to get good reviews around here if I recall. I went with rancho. If you order from advance online use coupon code ccabin, I believe that is good for $40 off 100.

 

[bdander]

I will have to check, but I believe I have some that are similar to that and I like mine quite a bit. But I do not do a lot of offroading, mainly highway driving and for that they have been very acceptable.

 

[85 GT Kid]

They seem to get good reviews around here if I recall. I went with rancho. If you order from advance online use coupon code ccabin, I believe that is good for $40 off 100.

Cool thanks for the tip man!

I will have to check, but I believe I have some that are similar to that and I like mine quite a bit. But I do not do a lot of offroading, mainly highway driving and for that they have been very acceptable.

Yeah that's all i'll be doing as it will be my DD so I can't break it. Once I fix the front driveshaft the only hard use it will see is the occasional snow storm .

Thanks guys!

 

[SoNic67]

That's the shocks that I have on front now (Sensatracs). They are fine for highway use.
For rear I did find them too "soft" for my taste so I replaced them with something else (KYB).

I bet your rears are gone too, so you might want to look into that - you have three shocks in back.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Agreed. I just put Sensa-Trac's on mine, and like them. I had both ST's and Monroe Reflex on in the past as well.

The "CCABIN" Code is indeed the $40 off $100 code. If you need other parts, put in 2 orders, and get $40 off each order, saving $80 total. Like end links or sway bar bushings, or that 5th shock, for oscillation dampening: Monroe SC2958 ...

If you only have around $150, try "VISA" and you may get $50 off that order. That code comes and goes though.

 

[Jstcruz]

I only order thru advance if they have what Im looking for. The online deals are awesome.

I have had 4 Monroe Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorbers on my Ex for a few years now and they do fine. They are only about $25 a piece! They give a nice ride and do ok with a moderatly loaded down utility trailer.

 

[deadernie]

Also keep an eye out for retailers doing free installation. When I got my Ex Sears had that going on. I let them fight the 14 year old shock bolts. Shocks were the same price as the other retailers on the area.

 

[Joe Dirt]

You have some expensive retailers. Sears has the Fronts at $70 each and $61 for the rears.

If you ordered through Advance right now, you get them all for $100. Shocks are easy.

 

[sport97]

You have some expensive retailers. Sears has the Fronts at $70 each and $61 for the rears.

If you ordered through Advance right now, you get them all for $100. Shocks are easy.

Often times monroe and rancho have rebates as well. My mechanic installed mine for 10 bucks each. Worth every cent because the bolts were rusted beyond belief.

 

[swshawaii]

You have some expensive retailers. Sears has the Fronts at $70 each and $61 for the rears. If you ordered through Advance right now, you get them all for $100. Shocks are easy.

Four SensaTrac's for $100 is a bargain. Exact price I bought mine for on 4/09
when Sears had 50% off and Monroe had a $20 mail in rebate. Great deal, do it.

 

[SoNic67]

My mechanic installed mine for 10 bucks each.

Mine wanted 400$ for all of them. Did it myself with help of a PB Blaster can.

 

[Explodr94]

I think a better shock is a KYB mono-tube gas shock. It is a cheaper version, but similiar to Bilstein. You can get them for $36 a piece at RockAuto.com, plus shipping.

I have also used the Sensa-Trac shock and found them fine. And if you can get $40 off the order, that seems like a heckuva deal.