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#1
05-12-2011, 02:29 PM
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Shocks Recommendation needed
I need to replace the shocks on my 2000 Bravada. Now has Bilsteins and has a VERY Harsh ride. Not sure if the harsh and brittle ride is from the current shocks being too stiff or just worn out.
Want my new ones to have a nice soft ride. Thought maybe I'd try Rancho's because they were great on my F150. Any and all advice would be appreciated 
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05-13-2011, 03:47 AM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
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Shocks come in many brands and flavors. Smooth highway ride to teeth jarring off road rides. For good smooth ride stay close to the OEM shocks. Gabriel /Monroe /Bilsteins are all good brands.
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#3
05-13-2011, 07:56 PM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
I doubt the shocks are wore out giving a stiff ride. wore out shock as a rule cause floating & rattle.
I have 14 years &163,000 miles on my Blazer OEM shocks & they are still OK. Gas shocks last a long time unless you break them or get a leak. My Jeep went 12 years &120,000 on OEM shocks. If you want a softer ride buy a set of cheap Monroe gas shocks. They ride good & are like $17 each from Rockauto.com. I just put a set on my Jeep GC 5.9 Limited.
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05-27-2011, 01:30 PM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
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My stock shocks are still holding up. They were an upgrade from the factory they are orange in color. I think the tow package gave it a different shock from the factory.
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#6
05-28-2011, 03:52 PM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
Mine were only 20 bucks for the pair which included shipping. I got them from E-Bay. Normally they are about 25 bucks from your local parts store. They are touted as an OE replacement.
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#7
06-07-2011, 06:12 AM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
I just put KYB Gas-a-Just shocks on all 4 corners on my Bravada. I had the factory shocks on it with almost 120k on them and these KYB made a world of difference. The gas a just once are a bit more (about $45 per shock) but well worth it I think since I tow quite a bit.
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#8
06-08-2011, 12:30 PM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
KYB are just a little bit more expensive than Monroe Gas shocks OEM replacements. That is a good price for them. I'm not for paying a high price for shocks unless I going to run real hard off-road a lot. I use to use Rancho & ProComp Shocks a lot in the past on my off-road 4x4s. I still have a set of Pro Comp ES9000s on my F250 4x4.
Thanks for the info.
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11-16-2013, 07:14 PM
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Re: Shocks Recommendation needed
I bought a 1998 Bravada 2 days ago. Suspension is very stiff. Just ordered AC-Delco shocks, I will let you know how they do.
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