Road King Shocks a rip off!!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Curtis83, Jan 25, 2017.

  1. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Played around today and still replaced all 4 shocks, 2 airbags, and a torque arm.... about $200 for 4 new Monroes at Webbs, cheaper than World Wide.
     

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  3. Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    Were the bushings in the torque arm bushings hard to change? I need to do a set for the first time and have been putting it off.
     
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  4. LoJackDatHo

    LoJackDatHo Medium Load Member

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    That's an easy job. 20-30 mins. Might I suggest getting the ATRO poly bushing set. Almost same price as rubber, and the torque rod is a little more beefy. I've had better luck with them than OEM. Just buy the complete rod with bushings in them. You won't save much money by buying just bushings and pressing them in your old torque rod
     
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    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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  6. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    If we keep up this kind of information sharing, mechanics might start getting less business.
     
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  7. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

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    I dont think I have ever spent more than $400 for all 6 shocks. What ever was on sale,.. yep,.. that'll do pig,.. that'll do.
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  8. LoJackDatHo

    LoJackDatHo Medium Load Member

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    What else you want to work on. I've probably already done it to my truck. I'm a transmission and two rear ends away from replacing everything major on my truck. LOL

    I'm just not good with replacing interior. But that's something I want to tackle one day. Luckily mine is still in excellent shape.
     
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  9. Luwi67

    Luwi67 Heavy Load Member

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    This is what killed me about Road Kings. Spend $2k on shocks then when they have to be rebuilt at an added cost you still need to buy new shocks to keep rolling until your Road Kings are returned, it's retarded.
     
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  10. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Yeah shut up everyone! lol

    :p
     
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  11. Ristow

    Ristow Road Train Member

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    sez the guy that tells everyone how to fix their own stuff.....lol.
     
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