i have an 03 xtreme blazer with 154k and has the original shocks on it, so id like to replace them but im having a hard time finding good ones that make them for the front and rear. I wanted to put KYB but they tell me they dont make rear shocks for the blazer xtreme. They only ones ive found that i think are good are Monroe Relex shocks. If anyone has any suggestions and part numbers that would be much helpful.

 

It depends on how much you want to pay. I have had good luck with monroe sensatracs. I put on all 4. Not sure if they will fit the xtreme. Have yoh looked into rancho or bilstein?

 

i figured on paying 30 to 50 a shock for good ones. I dont want bilstein and i couldnt find rear shock from rancho only the front.

 

It depends what kind of ride you want. Monroe Reflex Monotube is a step above the Sensa-trac. It has a larger cylinder, and the ride is much more firm. Sensa-trac is more of a "car" shock and gives a "mushy" ride whereas the Monotube is noticeably stiffer and more "heavy duty".

 

i want more of a firm ride, mine is very mushy and has lot of roll to it.

 

The Monotubes will stiffen it up and keep body roll to a bare minimum. Check your sway bar end links, front and rear, make sure they're good. A broken end link will cause excessive body roll.

 

If you CAN find a KYB shock replacement, I recommend the Gas-A-Just. It's a monotube shock with a nice and firm, but not too rough of a ride. I've been pleased with the results. The Shocks were about 40-45 bucks a piece from Amazon.

I had sensa-tracs on for about two weeks and removed them as the ride was worse then the old shocks they replaced. The ride was rough and squishy.

BTW, I drive a 98 LT 4dr.