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Old Mar 14, 2018 | 07:38 PM
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Hey guys been doing alot of reading on shocks as im going to replace mine.
Now i have a few options and i want all your inputs on what you have and how they are.
Now here are my options for where im in canada and i can order online. These are canadian dollar pricing

I may raise front with torsion keys a bit. Whats reccomended?

Blistein 5100 for front and rear $450
procomp es9000 $250
rancho Rs5000 $250 Will these work on stock ride height? Or if i just turn my torsion keys up a bit?
sky jacket 4 nitro $270
Monroe Reflex Monotube $365

those are prices for all 4. Now i dont do no offroading really and its all highway driving.

Also do i need the extended bump stops?
 
Old Mar 14, 2018 | 08:01 PM
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I used OEM ACDelco shocks, got 120000 miles on the original set, they work well
 
Old Mar 14, 2018 | 11:20 PM
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For my H3 I went with Gabriel Ultra HD shocks G63965 & G64001 They're pretty much Rancho without the sticker's. Lol!
There made by Tennco...
You get em on sale with Auto Anything and life time warranty for about $100 bucks or less.
I got mine on a stupid low sale price plus rebate. By the way that's for four of em...
 
Old Mar 15, 2018 | 06:58 AM
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No OffRoad, then buy the OEM for your H3 specific suspension. It will ride like it came from the showroom. If not, then Monroe or KYB for a comfortable ride.

Shocks are personal taste. The others you have listed above are POOPY.
 
Old Mar 15, 2018 | 01:54 PM
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I'm raised in the front and I ended of going with the monroe reflexes... approx $200 for all four from Oriellys.

I did try the Bilsteins 5100's up front and ended up taking them off within a month.. to much travel and was putting the front drive line in a bind over humps and taking off from a start when the front end raises.

Monroe's I can take off as quick as I want - no issues
 
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 12:21 AM
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The miss' 06 H3 has Skyjacker on it and there not bad.
 
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TAINTER
Shocks are personal taste. The others you have listed above are POOPY.
Like?



Or...... Particularly Offensive Obnoxious Products Yuck?
 
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 06:17 PM
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Thanks guys.
The oem from dealer they want 525 so i said hell no haha.

So much to pick lol.

Will i notice a big difference if i went with gabriel over kyb or monroe?

i just checked set of 4
gabriel $200 all in
monroe reflex $365 all in
kyb KYB 555050 gas a just $280 all in

Just looking for a smooth hwy ride. no crazy road bounce or dives when breaking.

Keep the suggestions and comments coming im hoping to place order this coming week.
 
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:05 PM
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I have an 06 H3 adventure with 95K. Nearly two years ago I installed Monroe Reflex Monotube shocks all around. To be honest, I can't tell a difference between these and OEM.
 
Old Mar 17, 2018 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by blazed16
Thanks guys.
The oem from dealer they want 525 so i said hell no haha.

So much to pick lol.

Will i notice a big difference if i went with gabriel over kyb or monroe?

i just checked set of 4
gabriel $200 all in
monroe reflex $365 all in
kyb KYB 555050 gas a just $280 all in

Just looking for a smooth hwy ride. no crazy road bounce or dives when breaking.

Keep the suggestions and comments coming im hoping to place order this coming week.
Never buy from a dealership!
Check with the 50 or so online GM parts sources. 30 to 45% of dealership pricing.
 



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