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Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:36 am
by peppy
Im thinking of replacing my shock absorbers on my 1991 Astro AWD. What are your favorite shocks? Which ones do you prefer?
Thanks all!
What do you think about the Rancho RS5147 and RS 5150 shocks?
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:03 am
by LaGrasta
Edelbrock IAS
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:40 am
by peppy
What about Bilstein shocks?
Thanks,
Peppy
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:51 pm
by meetthespeakers
I have Bilsteins and they are great shocks and they might be the best you can buy... they are just really expensive. I actually have the rear pair for sale right now since I swapped to Belltech drop shocks since I lowered it. Let me know if your interested. 
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:25 pm
by peppy
How much do you sell them for? Why do you think they are the best?
Thanks
Peppy
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:36 pm
by meetthespeakers
I could of sworn there was a thread about shocks earlier this year before I bought them. I read all the reviews and people swore by Bilsteins (Not a single complaint). So I bought them and they were a lot better than stock of course. I have run Bilsteins on other cars as well. Compared to other brands I have ran they are not as stiff and harsh, provide a better ride than stock, handle better... anyway I am selling the rear pair for $80 plus shipping. I bought them new for $150, and they were only on for a few months. PM me if interested.
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:30 pm
by kings-x59
Bilsteins are definitely the most expensive shock I've ever bought, but you get what you pay for. IMHO they are worth the $$$$. I like the KYB monomax shocks also. Got those on one of the jeeps.
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:39 pm
by SoCalli V8
Peppy,do a search in the archives about shocks because there is tons of info. I recommend KYB gas adjusts the white ones for a comfortable but firm ride, I run these on the front of my lowered Astro, with adjustable airshocks on the rear because I tow and they help me with my sagging butt!
Bilsteins are the best quality and give a firm ride, but they are more expensive, I fit these to SUV`s at my work all the time.
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:43 am
by Rileysowner
What rear shocks are yuo running socalli?
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:58 am
by 97ChevyAstro
I put 4 Bilsteins on mine, man those are great. You can't get any better unless you go for koni (might be around 1K per set), bu Blisteins are well worth it. Very smooth and I did pack some weight on them one time, they hold up pretty good.
Re: Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:04 pm
by Rebel
What rear shocks are yuo running socalli?
I believe Darren is running Gabriel Hijackers on the rear. Think that's correct.