I have a 06 TB 2wd. I've already purchased the blisteins rear shocks but I'm still on the fence about what to go with up front. I know the general consensus is blisteins all the way around but I really like the idea of the Monroe quick strut because it comes with new everything. My TB is my daily and I don't off road and don't tow anything. So do you think I'd be okay with the possible Frankenstein setup?
Thoughts on blisteins in the rear and Monroe up front?
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HARDTRAILZ
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Should be fine. The rear may be a bit stiffer, but likely nothing you will notice since you dont tow or wheel it.
HARDTRAILZ
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Ahhh yea I wasn't sure just kinda assumed it was blaspheme to go with anything but all blisteins haha. Glad I asked.
HARDTRAILZ
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I run Radflo coilovers up front and Skyjacker springs and Bilstein rears.
i went years with bilstein up front and several different rear shock combos.
i went years with bilstein up front and several different rear shock combos.
linneje
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Denali n DOO
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I did the Monroe struts and rear shocks. I should have got OEM springs and bilstein shocks, oh well next time....
Ahhh the reason I couldn't find them on Amazon was because there is no picture for them so I just overlooked it. Ill have to keep them in mind.
Denali n DOO
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It's okay but a little soft for my liking, truck doesn't handle as well going though curves quick. OEM set up when new was much better than these monroes.
HARDTRAILZ
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Ebay, Amazon, Gmpartsdirect, dealership... Lots of places you can buy them and there are several part numbers of varying strength springs as well.
So I decided to bite the bullet and go with what I really wanted, which was the Blistein HD's. Now after watching a few videos on how to do the replacement, I was wondering if there is a way to remove the strut by just removing the upper yoke arm that the bottom of the strut sits in?
Basically what I'm asking is, is there a way to get the strut out by just taking the bolt out of the part circled in red. Or do I also have to unbolt the part in blue? Also do I have to pop the balljoint out of the upper control arm in either scenario?
Basically what I'm asking is, is there a way to get the strut out by just taking the bolt out of the part circled in red. Or do I also have to unbolt the part in blue? Also do I have to pop the balljoint out of the upper control arm in either scenario?
Mooseman
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It's actually easier to separate them with both out of the truck together as you have to whack on it to separate them after removing the pinch bolt. Also helps to spread the ears with a chisel.
Is there an easy way to get the bottom one off if I do go that route? I hear its a bitch to get that one to come off with out a puller.
Mooseman
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I've had luck just whacking it with a big hammer, similar to removing ball joints and tie rods. Pitman arm puller also works but I once damaged the stud threads and had to fix it up before I could screw the nut back on.
littleblazer
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Big chisel and a few wacks on the bottom of the strut and it'll pop right out of that pinch bolt.
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