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    Monroe Shocks

    anyone using Monroe shocks (front and rear)? I just replaced all the factory shocks. right front and right rear were leaking. yuck. want to see how others liked them.

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    I have them all the way around and on cut fronts. I like them a lot. I have posted before that the ride is comparable to the Nakke kit at a particular setting. Maybe not the best setting, but a good ride nonetheless.
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    Rich, wopuld you rate the ride with the Monroes as softer or harsher than with the factory Tokico shocks?
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    shocks

    I had the original rear shocks replaced this morning with the Monroes, right rear was leaking. I like the ride with them, maybe a hair softer, but feels good with the Addco rear sway bar. I think that I will replace the front set soon too.
    Quote Originally Posted by BirchMarauder View Post
    anyone using Monroe shocks (front and rear)? I just replaced all the factory shocks. right front and right rear were leaking. yuck. want to see how others liked them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ckadiddle View Post
    Rich, wopuld you rate the ride with the Monroes as softer or harsher than with the factory Tokico shocks?
    Hard to say, Pete.

    Rear may be a little softer, but I replaced 2 leaking stockers. Also, I think with the CA's and poly bushings, a tad softer is in order.

    Front may be a little softer on compression, but has better rebound. Again, take that with a grain, cuz I cut my springs same time as I replaced fronts.

    I see no reason you wouldn't like them.
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    I have only replaced my rears so far but I noticed the rear was a lot tighter afterwards and still is. Need to change the fronts sometime soon.

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    Replaced F&R just last week with Monroes. Got my new car ride back at 120k. With Addco F&R love the ride and cornering!! I was my RR that was leaking too.

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    good info. I asked because I've noticed my car is alot softer. not as tight if you know what I mean. but since I spent the money and time to get it done, I guess i'm going to have to ride it out till they get crazy loose and go back to factory.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLACKMARAUDER04 View Post
    I Have Kyb's All The Way Around. Very Satisfied.
    I'm thinking of using the KYB's myself. I was wondering if you could say how they compare to the stock ones?

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    shocks

    I am not finding them softer, they seem relatively firm, but also, I can't remember exactly how firm the original ride was 3 1/2 years later. In any case, I am satisfied with them for now, and hopefully they hold up for a while.
    Quote Originally Posted by BirchMarauder View Post
    good info. I asked because I've noticed my car is alot softer. not as tight if you know what I mean. but since I spent the money and time to get it done, I guess i'm going to have to ride it out till they get crazy loose and go back to factory.

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    Question Gabriel Shocks...

    Has anyone tried these yet ?...http://www.gabriel.com/
    The "G-Force" ones ?
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    Monroe shocks are good stuff

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