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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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i am purchasing new shocks for my blazer can someone tell me the difference in these two shocks other then one costing twice as much

Buy Monroe Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber 59302 at Advance Auto Parts

Buy Rancho RS5000 Series Shock RS5123 at Advance Auto Parts
 
Old May 31, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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i belive that the rancho is oil dampened not gas but not sure...if it was me id get the rancho's
 
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I don't want a bouncy ride
 

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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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I had those garbage matic shocks on the front of my 98 4dr for a weekend and they felt just as bad as my worn out shocks, took them back and bought the monroe reflex and very happy with them over a year and still working like new
 
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Don't waste your money on either one, here's the way to go:

Buy Monroe Reflex Monotube Shock Absorber 911514 at Advance Auto Parts_____
 
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+1, I tried the reflex after I couldn't get the ranchos locally and I liked them a lot better.
 
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Thanks guys
 
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