Re: [MBZ] OT truck shocks

2022-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I went ahead and ordered the Bilsteins. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2022, at 10:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I put Monroe strut packs on the Focus last time it needed doing. So far they > seem fine, FWIW. > >> On Sun, Mar 27, 2022, at 10:32 AM, Floyd Thursby via Merce

Re: [MBZ] OT truck shocks

2022-03-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I put Monroe strut packs on the Focus last time it needed doing. So far they seem fine, FWIW. On Sun, Mar 27, 2022, at 10:32 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I recall getting some Monroe shocks at some point for my 87 Blazer.  > They worked, but I have no idea how long they would have gon

Re: [MBZ] OT truck shocks

2022-03-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Since I now know you have a 5th wheel trailer, and surmise you will be using said truck to pull it, I suggest you go the extra wallet mile for premium shocks. With a trailer loaded, 5th wheel camper, or full of cars, you really want the truck to stay and obey on the road. Putting on the cheap quali

Re: [MBZ] OT truck shocks

2022-03-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Most if not all Gabriel and Monroe are probably to be considered disposable. Delco Advantage too. Delco Gold might work out OK, but I never understood why they made Gold when they were already making Original Equipment. Delco OE will last like the originals did. Bilstein are the good stuf

Re: [MBZ] OT truck shocks

2022-03-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I recall getting some Monroe shocks at some point for my 87 Blazer.  They worked, but I have no idea how long they would have gone for as the truck rusted out and I gave it away before putting a lot of miles on it. --FT On 3/27/22 10:01 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: My 02 Duramax is W

[MBZ] OT truck shocks

2022-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
My 02 Duramax is WAY past due for shocks.  Has probably needed new shocks the last 50k miles or more.  I do not drive the truck all that often and simply don't think about it until the next time I drive it.  I know all about MB shocks, but does anyone have any ideas or recommendations as far as