monroe shocks=drop???
06-03-2006, 01:04 PM
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06-03-2006, 08:49 PM
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hi, I am new to the forum. I have been reading about all the monroe post on the forum cuz I would like a better ride in my box. I have several questions about the shocks, hopefully people can help me out.
1) should i change to the monroe shocks to the rear only or should i do the front as well?
2) I want to improve the ride but I don't want to lower the box, if I use the monroe shocks and stock springs, will that lower the car?(I see on other post that it might lower the car by half a inch in the front, I can live with that, but is that true?)
3)will I need an alignment after I change the shocks?
4)I keep on seeing people talking about Monroe shocks and struts, what is struts? do I need that as well to improve the quality of the ride?
5)I see different part numbers for the monroe shocks on the froum, can someone tell me what is the part number for the front, and what is the part number for the back? I have a 2006 if that helps?
Thanks for reading my long a$$ questions, any input is appreciated, thanks a lot
1) should i change to the monroe shocks to the rear only or should i do the front as well?
2) I want to improve the ride but I don't want to lower the box, if I use the monroe shocks and stock springs, will that lower the car?(I see on other post that it might lower the car by half a inch in the front, I can live with that, but is that true?)
3)will I need an alignment after I change the shocks?
4)I keep on seeing people talking about Monroe shocks and struts, what is struts? do I need that as well to improve the quality of the ride?
5)I see different part numbers for the monroe shocks on the froum, can someone tell me what is the part number for the front, and what is the part number for the back? I have a 2006 if that helps?
Thanks for reading my long a$$ questions, any input is appreciated, thanks a lot
06-05-2006, 06:30 AM
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The stock springs are linear rate and generally suck. Get some Tein H-tech springs for comfort (but minimal dropage) and Monroes all around for a controlled ride and you'll be set 
You shouldn't need an alignment if they are installed correctly.
BTW, struts are the fronts, and shocks are for the rear.
You shouldn't need an alignment if they are installed correctly.BTW, struts are the fronts, and shocks are for the rear.
06-05-2006, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by garyxb
hi, I am new to the forum. I have been reading about all the monroe post on the forum cuz I would like a better ride in my box. I have several questions about the shocks, hopefully people can help me out.
1) should i change to the monroe shocks to the rear only or should i do the front as well?
2) I want to improve the ride but I don't want to lower the box, if I use the monroe shocks and stock springs, will that lower the car?(I see on other post that it might lower the car by half a inch in the front, I can live with that, but is that true?)
3)will I need an alignment after I change the shocks?
4)I keep on seeing people talking about Monroe shocks and struts, what is struts? do I need that as well to improve the quality of the ride?
5)I see different part numbers for the monroe shocks on the froum, can someone tell me what is the part number for the front, and what is the part number for the back? I have a 2006 if that helps?
Thanks for reading my long a$$ questions, any input is appreciated, thanks a lot
1) should i change to the monroe shocks to the rear only or should i do the front as well?
2) I want to improve the ride but I don't want to lower the box, if I use the monroe shocks and stock springs, will that lower the car?(I see on other post that it might lower the car by half a inch in the front, I can live with that, but is that true?)
3)will I need an alignment after I change the shocks?
4)I keep on seeing people talking about Monroe shocks and struts, what is struts? do I need that as well to improve the quality of the ride?
5)I see different part numbers for the monroe shocks on the froum, can someone tell me what is the part number for the front, and what is the part number for the back? I have a 2006 if that helps?
Thanks for reading my long a$$ questions, any input is appreciated, thanks a lot
Then again if you are still unsatisfied you can swap out spring for something with a better ride. The front struts would probably be one of the last things I changed.
06-06-2006, 06:37 PM
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got mine sat. it's been raining ever since can't wait for a dry day so I can throw them on. looking forward to the smoother ride in the rear. will post back when i have them on
06-06-2006, 07:10 PM
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Thanks Rton20s, I just order a pair of 5987s from Kragens for $37.99 each,and I am gonna try to install them this weekend. If I like the ride, I think i am gonna change out the front ones as well, at that time I will measure the ride height before and after the install to see if there is a half inch drop in the front.
oh, and I got one more question. is there any write-up on how to install the Monroe shocks, I searched all over SL but I only found the KONI shocks write-up in the Tech section .
Can someone please let me if there is a write-up for the Monroe shocks on XB somewhere on the forum???
thanks....
oh, and I got one more question. is there any write-up on how to install the Monroe shocks, I searched all over SL but I only found the KONI shocks write-up in the Tech section .
Can someone please let me if there is a write-up for the Monroe shocks on XB somewhere on the forum???
thanks....
06-21-2006, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RTon20s
Changing out the rear shocks on the xB is probably one of the easiest modifications to do. If you had a shop do it I would be extremely upset to see anything more than their minimum charge. Probably less than 1/2 hour time.
And the correct shock will have a loop on the body end and the threaded rod on the shaft end.
And the correct shock will have a loop on the body end and the threaded rod on the shaft end.
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06-22-2006, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RTon20s
Originally Posted by garyxb
hi, I am new to the forum. I have been reading about all the monroe post on the forum cuz I would like a better ride in my box. I have several questions about the shocks, hopefully people can help me out.
1) should i change to the monroe shocks to the rear only or should i do the front as well?
2) I want to improve the ride but I don't want to lower the box, if I use the monroe shocks and stock springs, will that lower the car?(I see on other post that it might lower the car by half a inch in the front, I can live with that, but is that true?)
3)will I need an alignment after I change the shocks?
4)I keep on seeing people talking about Monroe shocks and struts, what is struts? do I need that as well to improve the quality of the ride?
5)I see different part numbers for the monroe shocks on the froum, can someone tell me what is the part number for the front, and what is the part number for the back? I have a 2006 if that helps?
Thanks for reading my long a$$ questions, any input is appreciated, thanks a lot
1) should i change to the monroe shocks to the rear only or should i do the front as well?
2) I want to improve the ride but I don't want to lower the box, if I use the monroe shocks and stock springs, will that lower the car?(I see on other post that it might lower the car by half a inch in the front, I can live with that, but is that true?)
3)will I need an alignment after I change the shocks?
4)I keep on seeing people talking about Monroe shocks and struts, what is struts? do I need that as well to improve the quality of the ride?
5)I see different part numbers for the monroe shocks on the froum, can someone tell me what is the part number for the front, and what is the part number for the back? I have a 2006 if that helps?
Thanks for reading my long a$$ questions, any input is appreciated, thanks a lot
Then again if you are still unsatisfied you can swap out spring for something with a better ride. The front struts would probably be one of the last things I changed.
06-22-2006, 03:12 PM
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monroe shocks
Changed my rear shocks two weeks ago didn't notice any real difference the first couple of days ,must be a break-in period. I can now tell a big difference in the ride. I wish I had known sooner. Installed them my self, 15 minutes start to finish for both shocks. It still amazes me how easy the box is to work on. 
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06-25-2006, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chiburu
tdub57, is the install the same as the koni in the tech section? Sears just quoted me $100 for install on rears, $100 on fronts. riiiiidiculous! i wanna do this myself but am kind of a broke-chanic.
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06-26-2006, 07:43 AM
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Chagan Ju craigxb, I'm assuming you are Okinawan too. Thanks for the offer I might just do that. First I gotta order the sensa tracs from Checkers. Their price was better than Napa. Its pretty sad that no one stocks them here. I noticed you are a fellow Mililanian. I live Mauka. I have a dirty BSP w/LED tails and tiny 15" Rotas. I hope to run 17s soon.
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06-26-2006, 10:25 AM
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ok... been noticing lately that my rear shocks/springs are squeekin and creakin more often than not when moving...ok if the xB is being rocked at a stand still, beleive music and road noise covers it up while in motion.
anyways.. after getting my speaker box put in last november.. my car got a noticable reverse rake... rear sitting lower than front now.. no doubt caused by the weight of the box. currently sitting on stock shocks and Tein S-tech springs.
since i'm pretty sure the shocks are near death, and riding probably closer to full compression full time than they should. would sensa-tracs be a good option to replace stocks with AND help restore the stance to at least level, if not slight front rake? also been thinking that putting stock springs back in the rear would help the prob at least temporarily.
or would the shocks just continue to be at a more compressed rate with the s-techs due to the weight of the box??
other recomendations that would work?
below a couple pics... one is the cause of the issue, other is of profile of car... even on slight incline you can tell(sorta) by the wheel gap that the rear is lower than front.
kinda dark but only current profile pic that i can find at the moment
anyways.. after getting my speaker box put in last november.. my car got a noticable reverse rake... rear sitting lower than front now.. no doubt caused by the weight of the box. currently sitting on stock shocks and Tein S-tech springs.
since i'm pretty sure the shocks are near death, and riding probably closer to full compression full time than they should. would sensa-tracs be a good option to replace stocks with AND help restore the stance to at least level, if not slight front rake? also been thinking that putting stock springs back in the rear would help the prob at least temporarily.
or would the shocks just continue to be at a more compressed rate with the s-techs due to the weight of the box??
other recomendations that would work?
below a couple pics... one is the cause of the issue, other is of profile of car... even on slight incline you can tell(sorta) by the wheel gap that the rear is lower than front.
kinda dark but only current profile pic that i can find at the moment
