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Old Aug 30, 2025 | 01:41 PM
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I have a 99 Chevy blazer LS 4wd the shocks are pretty well shot. I am planning on buying some Monroe shocks just wanted to know what ones yall have bought. I might be doing a bit of towing and I want something that will hold up in the corners. What shocks do yall recommend or how does yalls perform? I’d ideally be ordering from rock auto. Any advice appreciated.
 

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In my experience Monroe are a really good upper-middle of the road option. I have Monroe on my truck now, and have been really happy with them. I do a bit of off-roading, camping, and towing of a 4000lb trailer and have never had any complaints with them.

Many people consider Bilstein to be the best option if you go offroad, or are towing a lot and need stiffer dampening. I didn't see the need for the added cost, and haven't regretted it at all.

I had SuperLift shocks for a while, but they only lasted a couple years before needing replacement. I probably wouldn't buy them again.

That's my experience with shocks.
 
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In my experience Monroe are a really good upper-middle of the road option. I have Monroe on my truck now, and have been really happy with them. I do a bit of off-roading, camping, and towing of a 4000lb trailer and have never had any complaints with them.

Many people consider Bilstein to be the best option if you go offroad, or are towing a lot and need stiffer dampening. I didn't see the need for the added cost, and haven't regretted it at all.

I had SuperLift shocks for a while, but they only lasted a couple years before needing replacement. I probably wouldn't buy them again.

That's my experience with shocks.
sounds good I’m definitely thinking Monroe’s. What type of Monroe shocks do you have? Where did you order them?
 
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I ended up going with the Monroe Reflex series. I think I got them from RockAuto, but I'm not 100% sure. It was a few years ago.
 
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