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 Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
#877463
03/26/08 07:43 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
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Body Damage is Cool
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Just special ordered and recieved a pair of Monroe matic shocks plus for the front. These things have the rod exposed to pick up sand and scratches and have no boots. I've had some gabreils ( all can contained)on there for about ten years so the age and the slight crank of the t bars I figured it was time.
How do they expect these to last on a vehicle exposed to the elements?
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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 Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: KrzyDav]
#877464
03/26/08 10:37 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 749
Rock Warrior
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Probably exactly why most people here recommend either KYB or Bilstein. I think Rancho and one other Japanese origin brand name has been mentioned too, but I havent seen one person here ever recommend Monroe.
Bought Bilsteins myself, just waiting for a good weekend to install them in the next month or so. Nice boots. Look almost too nice to install!
If you have a receipt, I'd return the Monroe's.
Just my .02, which nowadays with price of metals is actually worth .05!
MI-Mitsu
89 Montero LS 3.0L/Auto
90 MightyMax 2.4L/Man
Parted/gone - parts available!
89 Montero LS 3.0L/Auto [Blue/Blue] (2 of 2)
89 Conquest SHP
88 Conquest SHP
87 Dodge Raider 2.6L/Auto
91 Montero RS 3.0L/Auto
Others: 37 Lincoln
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: MI_Mitsu]
#877465
03/27/08 02:55 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
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Body Damage is Cool
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Monroe and Rancho seems to be all thats available in town.
Yes, I think I'll return them...
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: RayO]
#877467
03/27/08 03:33 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 435
Mudrunner
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I get most of my stuff off the net nowdays. Selection's better, usually don't have to pay sales tax. With gas at $3.50 a gallon, even when you do have to pay shipping it almost evens out.
x2 on autopartswarehouse for KYB's. $80 for a set of gas-a-justs to your door.
1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: KrzyDav]
#877468
03/27/08 04:15 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,690
Trail Leader
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My avatar was filmed shortly after installing Monroe shocks.. I put the same ones on my montero. I will say though, after replacing all my bushings on that montero it rode like new and felt great onroad with those shocks. Forget offroading with them <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
1999 Mitsu Montero - Crappy Weather
1992 Isuzu Pickup - Zombie Apocalypse
2008 Saturn Sky Redline - Nice Weather
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: 87Montero]
#877469
03/27/08 03:49 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
Roll Me Over
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Love my Bilsteins...
Little more expensive, but worth it IMHO. Think I paid $140 delivered from Eshocks.com IIRC.
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: hazy_daze]
#877470
03/27/08 09:58 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 226
Wheeler
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Mine had brand new Napa shocks on it in the fall when I bought it, currently three are blown out and one is bent at about a 45 degree angle and sitting in my basement. I'm stuck between Rancho, KYB, and Bilstein. I wouldn't go monroe though.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: FatTony]
#877471
03/27/08 10:11 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
Roll Me Over
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Are made by Monroe.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Gosh these are whimpy looking shocks
[Re: hazy_daze]
#877472
03/28/08 12:18 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
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Body Damage is Cool
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I took them back...
Arn't rancho and pro comp made by monroe???
Also could someone give me the KYB part # for front shocks.
Kragen can get twp #s. Both gas and gas adjustable.
My Ranchos on the rear are 5000s, they are just oil , no gas. What's better?
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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