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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Im in search of a shock that will ride REALLY smooth... I hate the ride in my blazer right now. I have a '89 4x4.... but I almost never go anywhere near dirt. I'm not looking for handling or performance, just the smoothest ride availiable... what will pay the ticket? Thanks guys!

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Air ride!
 
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i think air shocks bounce 2 much
 
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Bilstien shocks in my opinion.
 
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I like the Bilsteins on mine, but there were more than one type of suspensionpackage on Blazers over the years. On your first gen, I might suggest looking at Monroe's choicecs.
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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I have the cheap monroe gas-matic shocks on right now and I hate them.... They are pretty new too! I just cant stand them so Im willing to spend some coin on good ones... Im hesitant to go with monroe agian due to my experience w/ them. Will there be a noticable difference w/ the sensa tracks? How about gabriel or rancho, due they make a ride quality shock? Thanks

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The gas-matic line is the cheapest shock Monroe makes. I was happy with the Monroe Reflex shocks on my Bravada, but there were noticably stiffer than stock.

Bilstein is going to give you the most supple ride.
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Any experience with gabriel or rancho? Also where can I find the bilstein for retail? Thanks

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I have ranchos, as do all our trucks and we really love them. The RSX are self-adjusting.
 
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I have ranchos, as do all our trucks and we really love them. The RSX are self-adjusting.
How do they ride?
 



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