SRO2000X
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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 Posted:11/17/2003 00:25 |
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Hi all,
I have 53K miles on my 2000 X 4x4 with the original OEM shocks.
It bucks pretty good while running down some of the uneven Dallas streets. By bucks I meen pitches fore and aft.
I can't really think of a time it didn't ride like this and always just wrote it off to the fact that its just a truck and thats the way I expected it to ride. If I wanted a smooth ride I'd have bought a Lexus!
Its not out of control like some have written, darting from side to side and such. It just bucks.
I assume the OEM shocks are not the best and was wondering if a new set of good shocks would help the bucking.
If so, what's a good brand of shock. Rancho, Bilsteins etc....
Thanks,
SRO2000X
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 03:30 |
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I ran Rancho adjustable shocks. I liked them a lot.
Edlebrock IAS, Doetche Tech and Bilsteins are all good choices.
Heck, anything beats stock. 
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 08:33 |
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I like my Bilsteins. I can't compare them to anything else, but they seem to do the job. Don't expect a dramatic improvement in ride quality. New shocks will help, but it won't be like a new vehicle. Good luck and keep us updated.
Rick
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 09:36 |
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I have Monroe Reflex shocks on mine...I like them and so does my wife...  |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 17:41 |
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I changed mine at 53k to Bilsteins. What an inprovement .Both shocks on the pass. side (F+R) where dead. 
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SRO2000X
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/16/2003 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 17:53 |
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Thanks all for the info,
I was not planning to go with an adjustable shock.
Am I correct that most of the aftermarket shocks you all are using are not adjustable?
Thanks,
SRO2000X
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 18:00 |
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There is a few, most are not. Ranch 9000`s, Pro Comp just came out with one, I think there`s another 
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:11/17/2003 22:03 |
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We wasted no time in upgrading our shocks to the RS 9000X which we've been very happy with 
Bill
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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SRO2000X
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/16/2003 |
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Posted:11/18/2003 18:42 |
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Thanks for all the info.
I think I'll try the RS9000X and the Rancho steering stab.
Manual adjustment and upgradable to auto.
Cool!
Thanks,
SRO2000X
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