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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 3:01 PM
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Hello all,

Just got a 1994 G20 conversion van. The ride is soft but get seriously bumpy on imperfections. I think it's time change the shocks. What are the specs on front and rear?Looking to go with Bilsteins but not sure if front and read are the same or not.

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Old Mar 14, 2017 | 7:01 AM
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I would go with Monroe Gas-Magnum 34839/front, 34910/rear, check your actual specs, RockAuto.com has a large selection, reasonably priced.

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Old Mar 14, 2017 | 8:31 AM
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Thanks! I never used Monroe before. Have you had good experience with it? Price is low enough to not make such a dent in my pocket.
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Old Mar 14, 2017 | 9:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Max Vaysburg
Thanks! I never used Monroe before. Have you had good experience with it? Price is low enough to not make such a dent in my pocket.
Yes, very good shock, probably most used and trusted worldwide.
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Old Mar 19, 2017 | 7:23 PM
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Check out your springs too. They affect ride more so than shocks.
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Old Mar 3, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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Unfortunately I cant agree with the rest of the world. Monroe,didn't even bother after one had a leak when I pulled it out of box. Bilstein, seemed way too wimpy for loaded van. But rancho. Actually broke lower mounts the po half welded on. And can you beat a lifetime warranty? Only thing I've seen tougher are the Gabriels I put on my freightliner

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