View Full Version : Need Advice On Shocks For Truck
goreds2
06-09-2009, 03:18 AM
I need your opinions as I have never shopped for shocks before until now.
The ORIGINAL shocks on my 2001 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 (198,000 miles) need replaced. I think the truck has at least another 100,000 miles of life so I will want some decent but not too pricey ones.
(My previous Nissan truck I owned for 12 1/2 years)
Monroe Muffler gave me a quote of $300 to have Monroe sensitrac shocks installed for $300 ($220 after $80 rebate). Plus, they can be replaced for free after 50,000 miles via warranty.
Is this a good deal? I am still going to call around other shops for more quotes.
Thanks,
SunDeck
06-09-2009, 02:04 PM
What kind of a sissy replaces the shocks on a truck? Ride it out, cowboy. :)
Seriously, $55 a wheel doesn't sound like a bad deal to me. If you did it yourself you could probably buy comparable shocks for maybe $100. Seems like it's worth it to me.
LoganBuck
06-09-2009, 02:08 PM
I would recommend that you call around. Get some quotes.
SunDeck
06-09-2009, 07:20 PM
I would recommend that you call around. Get some quotes.
Without a doubt- that's worthwhile advice.
goreds2
06-16-2009, 07:30 PM
OK, here are the quotes I received.
All quotes are parts and labor.
Monroe: $300 out the door price.
Midas: $538 before tax
Tuffy: $400 before tax
OEM Dealership: $487 before tax
Discount Muffler (hometown business): $360 plus tax
Here is the deal I am going to go with and have installed on Thursday: A local shop said I can pick out the shocks and they will install all four of them for $80. I bought 4 Gabriel Guardian (Part # Front-81507 / Rear-81318) shocks at $16.99 each. So the total for parts and labor will be around $160 after tax. :beerme:
It pays to shop around.
Nice work.
But I would have gone with this:
http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/nissanfrontier20002004ranchor38rs6593172876.html
Plus the new shocks you really only needed in the first place. :)
LoganBuck
06-16-2009, 10:42 PM
Nice GIK, Nice.
I like this little tidbit they sneak into the product description.
"Requires new upper ball joints to complete installation"
goreds2
06-22-2009, 12:04 AM
I got the Gabriel Guardian's installed on Thursday. The installer noted that the old shocks had one leaking and another one hanging loose which I knew about. The ride is pretty good for the $16.99 each price I paid for them. I am sure the more pricey ones give you a better ride. Plus, these ones bought from Auto Zone is good for the life of the truck. I will keep my receipt for a free replacement in the future! :beerme:
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