Re: shocks
michael mangine
Shocks are built to cover a given range of vehicles. What works great on one may not be the best choice on another.
Bilstein makes a good shock but they work the best under heavy type loads. If your vehicle is light in releation to the spring rate capacity they will give a very hard ride. If your vehicle is heavy in relation to the spring rate capacity, then they will dampen the ride very nicely. Monroe, KYB, & Bilstein are all good choices, which brand will work the best for your particular application??? Try them and then you will know for sure. I personally use Monroes on the front and Bilstein on the rear of my MH. Monroes were to soft on the rear and Bilstein were to hard on the front. So I installed what worked best in each position.