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Subject: Fwd: Tow Vehicle Shocks Question
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:34:20 EDT
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In a message dated 8/8/00 2:13:53 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MHKitchen@aol.com 
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<<   I'd like something stiffer that  lasts longer.  >>
 
Myles
Viagra for shocks perhaps?

JB


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From: MHKitchen@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:06:41 EDT
Subject: Tow Vehicle Shocks Question
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Hey List...

Looking for some input.  I still have my '96 Tahoe 4dr, 4X4 tow vehicle (just 
over 100K now), and it now needs its 4TH (!!!) set of shocks.  So far, I've 
used the stock Bilsteins, aftermarket gas-filled Gabriels, and aftermarket 
Bilsteins.  I'd have to say the Gabriels felt the best, but NONE of them 
lasted very long (30K max).  The rears seem to go away first.  Anybody have 
any recommendations of others I might try.  I'd like something stiffer that 
lasts longer.  After 15K or so, they all started getting mushy.  The 
aftermarket Bilsteins were recommended to me by several folks, but I didn't 
think they weren't any better than the stock ones.  This Tahoe has a stock 
suspension setup and stock wheels/tires with only the addition of AirLift 
bags at the back for towing.  Anybody have a Tahoe with experience to 
reommend something??

Regards,
Myles H. Kitchen
1965 Lotus Cortina Mk1 #128




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