edelbrock shocks
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edelbrock shocks
I was interested in buying a set of edelbrock shocks for my 2wd. I was wondering if anybody can tell me if they are worth the money and if they improve handling and ride the way that they calim to? Any information would be greatly appreciated!!!
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I first installed the Edelbrocks on my 97 Explorer and loved them. When I traded up to my current vehicle, 2000 5.4L Expedition, I installed them after 4000 miles! Even though they are a bit pricey ($65-$70\each), to me they are well worth the investment. They greatly improve the ride and reduce the lateral roll.
I highly recommend them.
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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter
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Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00), Superchip (3/11/00), Airaid (3/23/00), Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00), Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00), Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00), MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00), Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
I first installed the Edelbrocks on my 97 Explorer and loved them. When I traded up to my current vehicle, 2000 5.4L Expedition, I installed them after 4000 miles! Even though they are a bit pricey ($65-$70\each), to me they are well worth the investment. They greatly improve the ride and reduce the lateral roll.
I highly recommend them.
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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter
MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00), Superchip (3/11/00), Airaid (3/23/00), Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00), Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00), Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00), MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00), Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
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Ditto -
Everyone's budget is different, but in this case you just have to close your eyes to the cost and buy them.
No other shock gets close. Patented design, so they never will.
Made my truck handle even better that it did.
FrankP
F-250LD 4x4 XLT SC
Everyone's budget is different, but in this case you just have to close your eyes to the cost and buy them.
No other shock gets close. Patented design, so they never will.
Made my truck handle even better that it did.
FrankP
F-250LD 4x4 XLT SC
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2wd Sport - the edlbrocks are nice shocks, but pricey like everyone has said. Do what I did: wait until carparts.com has another 1/3 coupon, then they're much more reasonable. I got my four, cost me slightly under 200 bucks.
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Monroe REFLEX shocks get my vote.
I installed a set\and you would not know it is the same truck.
You can call Monroe engineering directly to qualify the difference in the valving characteristics with their Acceletation rate (impact) valving and compare the footblll curves to the edelbrock shocks
Dave
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97 F150 4x4 Ext Cab Long Box 4.6L Auto, stock, in showroom condition Oxford White/Gold BedRug
I installed a set\and you would not know it is the same truck.
You can call Monroe engineering directly to qualify the difference in the valving characteristics with their Acceletation rate (impact) valving and compare the footblll curves to the edelbrock shocks
Dave
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97 F150 4x4 Ext Cab Long Box 4.6L Auto, stock, in showroom condition Oxford White/Gold BedRug
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Along the same lines, what about sway bar bushings? I think the teflon are <$50 but do they really help roll?
On the same subject, my 2000 Expy now has about 18k miles on it. When it's cold out, my front shocks make a lot of noise if I rock the front end. It just makes me wonder if it's worth it to replace with something like the Edlebrocks. After all, I know Edlebrock for intakes, not shocks!
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2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2
On the same subject, my 2000 Expy now has about 18k miles on it. When it's cold out, my front shocks make a lot of noise if I rock the front end. It just makes me wonder if it's worth it to replace with something like the Edlebrocks. After all, I know Edlebrock for intakes, not shocks!
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2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2
- Estate Green
- 5.4 ltr
- 3:55 LS rear
- Superchip!
- Airaid FIPK
- Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
- Tow Package
- Rear Load Leveling
- Moonroof
- Century Child Seat!