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In need of New Shock Absorbers. What the best?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Driver of the year, Feb 2, 2013.

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  1. Feb 2, 2013 #1
    Driver of the year

    Driver of the year Medium Load Member

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    I pull Port Containers and some loads inside the Port that go from the Shipper to the Ship can be 96,000 pounds. I heard that gas Shocks were the best and they cost $90,00 each. Whats the best i can get for a Freightliner Century 12.7 L. DD 2006?
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2013 #2
    Hanadarko

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    Gabriel Gas SLX shocks (3-way adjustable) will work fine.
    They are not that spendy...maybe $50-60 each depending on where you get them.
    I would guess they have an application for your tractor.

    I wouldn't bother with the spendy $$ Roadking shocks, although some people are happy with them.

    http://gabriel.com/our-products/heavy-duty-commercial/gasslx/
     
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    MNdriver

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  5. Feb 2, 2013 #4
    TheEnglishMan

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    I just got some Monroe heavy duty shocks my Volvo 780. $55 each incl shipping from Amazon. Find out the Monroe cross ref part # to your Freightliner and do a google search.
     
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    Hanadarko

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    These are good shocks too. However, they are a step down from the Gas SLX.
    I have them on my drives, since oddly Gabriel doesnt have an SLX app number for my drive shocks.
     
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    MNdriver

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  9. Feb 2, 2013 #7
    Driver of the year

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    Thanks for the Info Drivers, i talked to a Rush Peterbuilt Dealer and he told me that Monroe's are the cheaper ones the Yellow Shocks. I Go to Rush Peterbuilt in Tampa for Supplies cheap like the Lucas oil Stabilizer and the Lucas Fuel Additives. A gallon for $21.99. Truck stop is $34.99. They do good work on any truck but yea, i will put the shocks myself but i want a good gas like the Gabriel. Will look at the links above. Thanks Guys.
     
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    294dave

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    Meritor 89443,Very Good adjustable Shock..About $75.00 Each..Premium Shock.Very Good dampner.
     
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    294dave

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    Meritor premium 89443 rear. series,Non gas,oil filled,and adjustable
     
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