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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Okay, so I want to finally soften my ride a bit.
I'm dropped on DF210s and I was planning on doing the Echo struts, with the 5870 shocks.

I can get the full boat for $160 shipped off Amazon.

What do you guys think? Is that my beat (cost effective) option?
I'm less concerned with tight cornering, I just want a softer ride.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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jeez, i keep finding monroe's cheaper every week or so. I thought 191 was good from shockwarehouse.com I'm going to get on amazon. I have the same drop, but i dont drive the b as much so i am just holding out.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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Mine's a daily, and it's getting a bit bumpy.
I get paid on Friday, so I wanna know what people's opinions are on em. Lots love em, but some think they are like riding on jello.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Mine's a daily, and it's getting a bit bumpy.
I get paid on Friday, so I wanna know what people's opinions are on em. Lots love em, but some think they are like riding on jello.
Nope, no jello ride here. I love my Monroes with a passion. Just do it Ian. You can thank me later.
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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did you ever get them? before/after with the echo struts? I need them to even out my drop from stereo weight
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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he went back to stock springs for the winter
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
he went back to stock springs for the winter
Yeah, but what does that have to do with the struts he is running?
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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It doesn't... it's just Johnny being Johnny.
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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ok here is my take go Koni if you got the bank if not just do the Monroe in the rear only otherwise ...I like the ride much better with that set up I had it the df210's for a long time on my car...the rear softened up a tad really improves the ride
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I finally ordered mine. Got em from RockAuto.
Use this coupon code for 5% off.
12A1C3279BDC

All four corners for $149 shipped.
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
I finally ordered mine. Got em from RockAuto.
Use this coupon code for 5% off.
12A1C3279BDC

All four corners for $149 shipped.
Good deal Ian, You should love them. They made a huge difference over the stock junk.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:54 AM
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Okay, I got em all in. The ride is spectacular and the drop is great.

She got a bath today, but I didn't get any pics. Should have the new wheels in a couple weeks, then I'll get pics.
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I knew you'd love the ride Ian. Everybody doubts the Monroes till they actually ride on em. Difference was almost day and night over the stock junk.
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how do you feel about the handling now? I notice it's not as agoo don DF210s as it was on TRDs, and i have thr progress rear sway. I just dont wanna lose even more handling.
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I think it still handles very well, I took a few hard turns and it's very nice.
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nice after pic
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