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Review on ๐Ÿšš Enhance Ride Quality with Monroe 37131 OESpectrum Truck Shock Absorber by Marcel Robinson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

i really needed it

My 1997 F150 has 88,000 miles with stock shocks. It was a bad hobby that lacked reassuring stability. After removing the old shocks, I found that one front and one rear shock did not work; If they were compressed manually, they stayed compressed. The new ones have significantly changed comfort, handling and stability. If you're replacing the original front shock absorbers, you'll need a 20mm open-end wrench and a 20mm socket (6 point is best) in addition to the more common sizes. You'll also likely need plenty of Liquid Key. Note that the small bolts that attach the lower end of the front shock to the control arm are not protruding. If you want to replace them, you will have to buy new control arms or bore them out. The rear shocks come with a plastic stop strap that you'll have to leave on until the shocks are almost fully in place if you're crawling under a truck without a lift like me. To remove the stock rear shocks you will need an 18mm 3/8" drive head (18mm 1/2" drive head is too long); You will also need a short 18mm open-end wrench or a 6-inch increased-capacity adjustable wrench. Good price, good damper.

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