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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 11:43 AM
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Hello, I am in need of recommendations for new shocks in my 1995 Tahoe LS. My rig is on pavement about 95% of the time and rough dirt roads only about 5% of the time. When I am on dirt roads I don't do any 4 by'ing. I would like to have a smooth ride either way. I have limited income so I can't afford the wear and tear of off roading.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 2:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
I'd recommend checking out Monroe, Bilstein, and Kjoni.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 2:37 PM
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I've been looking at the Bilstein 4600. I just hope that it's not too stiff as we have plenty of potholes to deal with in town as well.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 2:51 PM
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You said limited income, so I would recommend Monroe or Gabriel. The others are over priced and I am not sure they are worth the extra money.
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Thank you, I'll definitely check into them
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 3:39 PM
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Hmmmm, Amazon is asking whether coil over or torsion bar. I don't see a coil spring on the shock so I'm assuming torsion bar. Can I just change the shocks without messing with the torsion bars?
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You don't need to touch the torsion bars to change the shocks.
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 7:58 AM
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Thank you
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