new shocks

[adamrossol01]

hey guys so im looking at getting some new shocks for my m1008 i just picked up some 37x12.50x16.5 HMMV tires and rims for 350$ with between 65-75% tread lift on em, so now that im doing this i can take my truck in for a safety nd i know my shocks are shot, so i want to replace them wether they pass or fail the safety, with a small budget in mind, what would ya'll suggest for new shocks? whats the best brand out there for the money? and what should i be looking for? its gona be my daily during the summer months and will be seeing mild offroading expeditions with the boys what will hold up? it will mostly be a pavement queen 5days out of the week, and will be doing some heavy towing on the weeknds what do u all think? any opinions and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

p.s the truck right now has stock suspension, and im cutting the fenders to berly fit the 37's.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Why put this in the restoration forum?

 

[adamrossol01]

because im restoring the truck and this is one of the final pieces i need...... and where else do i put it? its under Engine and drivetrain which the shocks are part of the DRIVETRAIN isnt it?

 

[doghead]

Capitalization, it's the rule.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I didn't realize cutting parts off the truck for big tires was "restoring" it. My bad.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Shocks are usually considered chassis items where I come from. Engine, clutch, transmission, transfer case, drive shaft, and axles would be "drive train".

 

[timarr]

New gas shocks from rough country are only 39.99 each. well worth it!