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New shock advice…..

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by shawn474, Mar 20, 2025.

  1. Mar 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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    shawn474

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    Looking for some budget options. My truck is fully paid off and has 106,000 miles. I have been doing some routine maintenance lately and am looking to replace the front and rear shocks. I had a TERRIBLE experience with Bilstein when I owned my tundra and swore I would never do business with them again. It is a daily driver and tows our 19’ rpod a dozen times a year. I am not looking to break the bank. No off roading. Trying to get some advice from you guys about budget friendly options as we don’t know what is going to happen with my wife’s job coming up. Any advice is appreciated
     
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    Not sure if "Boston" is Bilstein or Dobison, but they are both solid. If it's one of them, try the other. Another solid budget option is Eibach.
     
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    Sorry it was bilstein
     
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    I haven’t looked closely enough…..do the front and rear shocks both need springs?
     
  6. Mar 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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    You can use OEM springs with the Dobinsons struts or lifted ones.
     
  7. Mar 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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    Awesome thanks
     
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