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thatumf
06/08/2009, 11:24 AM
Can anyone direct me to the person who can rebuild the stock shocks?
Thanks
Brian
LittleBeast
06/08/2009, 11:39 AM
http://www.brucessuspension.com/

Search for "rebuild shocks" in the upper toolbar and you will find lots of posts about this. I had Bruce rebuild a set for me and he did a great job and is a good guy.
tom4bren
06/08/2009, 11:43 AM
Guess I need to start looking for a set of rear shocks to get rebuilt. I've never liked the aftermarket ones the PO put on.
LittleBeast
06/08/2009, 11:48 AM
Guess I need to start looking for a set of rear shocks to get rebuilt. I've never liked the aftermarket ones the PO put on.

I now have a set of stock shocks now that I have my rebuilt ones on ;) hmmmmm
tom4bren
06/08/2009, 11:58 AM
Have you noticed any problem with the OEM shocks not having enough travel at full suspension articulation with your lift?
LittleBeast
06/08/2009, 12:16 PM
Have you noticed any problem with the OEM shocks not having enough travel at full suspension articulation with your lift?

No, not really:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VXmodifications_058.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VX10-16-08_8_.jpg
LittleBeast
06/08/2009, 12:16 PM
Pics of shocks after getting them back from Bruce:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/5-11-09_001.jpg
After putting the rubber seals on from Home Depot, that Bruce said will prevent rusting on the front:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/5-11-09_013.jpg
After reinstalling covers:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/6-3-09_001.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/6-3-09_002.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/6-3-09_006.jpg
Triathlete
06/08/2009, 01:05 PM
Ryan, what was the turn around time and cost? I see on his site $70 for rebuilds...if that is right that is a smoking deal when you consider the cost of new.
LittleBeast
06/08/2009, 01:26 PM
Ryan, what was the turn around time and cost? I see on his site $70 for rebuilds...if that is right that is a smoking deal when you consider the cost of new.

Turn around was pretty quick from what I recall I want to say under 2 weeks, but I am sure he would work with you if you need them asap, he really will take his time and make sure you're happy, he even gave me a print out as to what the issue with each individual shock was. I believe it was right around $500 with shipping. He quotes around $125 per shock which includes all parts and labor, and he takes off a discount for an order of 4 rebuilds and end up around $115 per shock before shipping.