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Old May 5, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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My 1995 2wd needs new shocks. Anybody have any suggestions?

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Old May 5, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Just go down to your favorite auto parts and buy a good quality name brand set. If you go somewhere like PepBoys, etc... they will even install them for you.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Quite a few people seem to like the Monroe reflex/sensatrac.
 
Old May 6, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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Edelbrock IAS shocks all around on my 89 S15 Jimmy.
 
Old May 6, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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I just replaced both front and rear with Reflexes on Sunday. I dig 'em.

Monroe has a $20 mail in rebate going for the Reflex/Sensatrac series shocks.
If you have a NAPA Auto near by, they were passing out 20% off next purchase in May cupons. Call the store and check their price vs. their internet listing so you can get the best deal (they will honor net price). After all the price cuts 4 new shocks cost me about $145 (Oregon has no tax baby!).


Also if you want to have them installed by someone, I saw a post here a while back that said Midas does it for like $18 a shock... kind of spendy for something that was surprisingly easy even for someone that has no business under a car (me ).
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Here's a link. Check out Shock Guy's sig. Has info on a BF sponsor that does shocks.
https://blazerforum.com/forum/showth...231#post213231
Visit http://www.shockwarehouse.comand use PromoCode Blazer5 to receive your 5% discount upon checkout. FREE SHIPPING for orders over $95!
 
Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Well I'm trying the kyb gas-a-justs.
Should get them tommorow
 
Old Jun 20, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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kyb gas-a-justs went in and made a big difference. probably didn't help that one of the rear shocks was bottoming out 3/4 " below ride height. Just made a 700 km (435 miles) trip up to northern Ontario and it was so much better. averaged 9.82 l/100km (23.8 mpg us) to boot.
 
Old Jun 20, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Rear = Monroe Shock/Strut

Advance Auto Part No. 58523

Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting Shock Absorber; With Standard Suspension; Rear ; Maintains Ride Height Up To 1200 lbs.; Package of Two = $119


You'll have no rear sag with these.
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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anyone try the $22.99 black colored shocks at autozone before? im considering them for the ffront of my truck. if anyone knows let me know thanks
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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just go with good old Rancho RS5000 series shocks! the best investment i made!
 

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