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    Need input on new truck shocks

    Needing to replace my front shocks. 2007 Chevy 1500 classic 4x4. Not lifted. I spend a fair amount of time offroad and need a great ride on and offroad. Looking at fox 2.0s and Bilstein 5100s. But need them in the next 24-48 hours. Any other suggestions? I’m local to 4 wheel parts in Austin but I’m not sure how fast they can get them. And I can’t find anyone local with any. The truck has standard shocks up front with torsion bars. No struts or coil springs

    #2
    Won’t say if their best but I liked my 5100’s on my past super duty. I’m sure the fox are great too. Any are better than factory

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      #3
      I have both systems you are looking at. I prefer the fox 2.0 off-road. Both do well on road.

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        #4
        Originally posted by speck1 View Post
        I have both systems you are looking at. I prefer the fox 2.0 off-road. Both do well on road.
        The adventure or performance model?

        Truck currently has Monroe reflex’s

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          #5
          Fox 1yr warranty, all other lifetime. I run and have on all my trucks Pro Comp Pro Series

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            #6
            Get the 5100 bilstien. Great improvement and ride!

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              #7
              Originally posted by trophy8 View Post
              The adventure or performance model?

              Truck currently has Monroe reflex’s
              Adventure is what I put on my new f150. I do have the Fox coilovers though. I think you will be happy with Fox or Bilstein over what you have now.

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                #8
                Put 5100’s on my F350 dually. Huge ride improvement over the factory rancho fx4 shocks.

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                  #9
                  If you need them fast, get the bilsteins.

                  I personally think they’re more hype than anything though. They’re very stiff riding shocks but perform well off-road because of that.

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                    #10
                    The debate rages on... It's the discussion that continues to appear across numerous automotive forums:


                    I’ve got 4wp trying to track down the 5100s for me. This article told me exactly what I needed to know

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                      #11
                      Shock warehouse has always delivered fast for me.

                      Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Joe H View Post
                        Shock warehouse has always delivered fast for me.

                        Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
                        This is where I got mine. I am a 5100 fan. I think they have good performance on and off road.

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                          #13
                          What about kings?

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                            #14
                            I have 5100's on my Bronco. That truck rides soft and comfy on and off road, but I think that truck ride quality is determined more by springs than by shocks. Shocks just stop the pogo stick effect. I replaced stock Jeep YJ leaf springs with Old Man Emu leafs and it was a 1000% improvement.

                            High quality springs matched to your vehicle weight and suspension geometry can make a night and day difference on a vehicle.

                            If your truck is stock, brand new stock replacement shocks will ride a lot better than the worn out ones that you are replacing and cost a lot less than fancy off-road shocks that are designed to deal with long periods of full-stroke, long travel off-road conditions.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by banzai View Post
                              I have 5100's on my Bronco. That truck rides soft and comfy on and off road, but I think that truck ride quality is determined more by springs than by shocks. Shocks just stop the pogo stick effect. I replaced stock Jeep YJ leaf springs with Old Man Emu leafs and it was a 1000% improvement.

                              High quality springs matched to your vehicle weight and suspension geometry can make a night and day difference on a vehicle.

                              If your truck is stock, brand new stock replacement shocks will ride a lot better than the worn out ones that you are replacing and cost a lot less than fancy off-road shocks that are designed to deal with long periods of full-stroke, long travel off-road conditions.
                              Torsion bars and shocks up front on this truck. No springs. Only in the rear

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