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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Ok so my truck's been dropped for a while. Got a flip kit out back, and I've gotten sick of the banging. So which air shocks do i need to get? I've heard Gabriel's from autozone but none of them in my area have them. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Honestly man, any brand air shock will work. they are all made the same either way, and the ride quality will be the same between brands as well. just my 2cts.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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well i bought some yesterday and the shop that was gonna install them for me showed me the eye was too small for the bolt. i cant seem to find the right size.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Monroe ma743 is what I am running.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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I had monroe air shocks on my truck and I hated them.

Maybe because its an extended cab but I went to regular shocks and shock extenders and it rides 10 times better.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 08Chevy
I had monroe air shocks on my truck and I hated them.

Maybe because its an extended cab but I went to regular shocks and shock extenders and it rides 10 times better.
What shocks are you running now?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Im running a set from a S10 on my 09 crew. they are a shorter length so they dont bottom out with the 4/6 drop. im not sure what brand they are, only that they are white. lol
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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oh i forgot to put i also have shackles in the back. i was told i'd need a shock extender on the driver's side.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:12 AM
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Why dont you just put a helper bag for a dropped truck....
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Originally Posted by CJ Hungus
What shocks are you running now?
Mcguaphrys, with shock extneders.
Originally Posted by jonnyperoni
oh i forgot to put i also have shackles in the back. i was told i'd need a shock extender on the driver's side.
So you have a flip kit wiht lowering shackles?

how are you not bottoming out every little bump?
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