Skyjacker Nitro 8000 Shocks

Good Shocks for the Price

Posted on 11/12/2009 by Douglas Q. - 2004 Chevy Colorado (Topeka,KS)

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"The shocks improved the handling of my truck immensely. They do ride pretty stiff, but then they are truck shocks. The reason I rated the shocks low for installation is that the plastic bushings were not installed, and no directions for installing them. I finally figured out that the bushings have to be lubricated to go into the shocks. Otherwise you will not get them installed."

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Noticed Some Difference

Posted on 11/11/2009 by Steve S. - 2001 Chevy Tahoe (Carroll,IA)

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"Needed new front shocks so decided to replace all 4. Installation took around 2 hours, might be less for those that have the right tools. Honestly the improvement I was looking for isn't there. Don't get me wrong, the ride is better than what it was, but I thought it would be a significant change. Also, the rear end of the vehicle sits lower now (about 1 1/2"). Called Skyjacker, and they couldn't make sense if that, or give me an answer. Can't send a used product back so I am contemplating putting the factory rear shocks back on, just to make it sit the way it did before."

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Positive

Posted on 11/03/2009 by David M. (Rochester,NY)

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"Looks and rides great!! Gives my 05 suburban the look and ride I wanted at a great price!!"

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Way better than stock

Posted on 11/03/2009 by Kurt M. - 2007 Ford Explorer (Budd Lake,NJ)

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"These shocks were a great deal but I was pleasently surprised with the performance, they are great and I highly recomend them!"

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Great

Posted on 10/23/2009 by Jennifer T. - 2000 Jeep Wrangler (Beaufort,SC)

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"Timely shipping, good prices, will buy from again for sure!"

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smooth

Posted on 09/29/2009 by Stephen K. - 2004 Dodge Ram (Bangor,MI)

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"3 times better than the stock shocks that had 116000 on them"

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Time will tell

Posted on 09/26/2009 by James P. - 2001 Jeep Cherokee (Pacific Grove,CA)

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"We changed from Skyjacker oil type to the nitro type. The old (oil type) leaked out. We will see how long these last."

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Posted on 09/24/2009 by Steve Y. - 1999 Chevy Silverado (Barnegat,NJ)

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"great quality for the price.draw a lot of attention.the hardest part of installation is getting the old shocks off."

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Great Shock

Posted on 09/18/2009 by Pete H. - 2001 Toyota Tacoma (Phoenix,AZ)

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"Stiffened the ride for tighter steering. Better than the stock shocks, look great and were an ease to install. Autoanything customer service is great and price matched anything I found online."

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Excellent shock!

Posted on 09/15/2009 by Jay P. - 1989 Jeep Wrangler (Haddam,CT)

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"You can feel the difference as soon as you put them on ."

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Very good buy for the price.

Posted on 09/08/2009 by Patricia S. - 2004 Chevy Avalanche (Lomira,WI)

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"Took about 35 min's to install each one had no problems at all. Very Good buy for the price. Scott"

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Posted on 09/04/2009 by Robert H S. - 2003 Hummer H2 (Sparks,NV)

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"Thank You All. These Shocks, look and ride Great Now All I have to do is Keep them CLEAN THANK YOU AGAIN BOB"

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Great Shocks!

Posted on 08/28/2009 by Ricki E. (Brownsville,TX)

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"These shocks were great! My truck handles ten times better than before and can't wait to take it off road especially after I put my lift."

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Posted on 08/22/2009 by James W. - 1997 Dodge Ram (Edgewood,WA)

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"I have absolutely nothing to complain about. installation was quick and easy and they look and work great!"

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I've tried others but I keep coming back

Posted on 08/21/2009 by Chris S. - 2008 Ford F-350 (Plymouth,MA)

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"I had previously owned a 2004 Ford F-350. When I first replaced the oem shocks I went with a name I recognized. I won't say which but it rhymes with Mancho..... Anyways they didn't feel as good as I had hoped that they would, maybe okay on aighter vehichle but not a full sized truck. I tried a second brand after about 10,000 miles. This brand name rhymed with Sailmaster. Iiked these shocks at first. Felt a little better than the Mancho's. So why did I replace them? Because after just one winter with them installed, the stainless steel upper became so rusted and pitted that it damaged the seals inside the shock enough that the oil came out of 2 of the 4 of them. Sure lifetime guarantee.... No thank you Mr. Sailmaster. I won't be installing more junk in my truck. Enter SKYJACKER, I'll be honest. I hadn't ever heard the name before. I know I know, and no I don't live in a cave or under a rock, nevertheless I hadn't. Both of the previous brands I had simply ordered online and slapped 'em in. This time around I figured I better go talk to someone. There was a great performance supplier/installer near home a couple towns over from me, who I had had do some work for me in the past. I generally turn my own wrenches, as I have some serious trust issues when anyone works on any of my vehicles, including my motorcycle, but that's a different review altogether, I told Mike behind the counter at the shop of my two past purchases. He didn't even hesitate after hearing my story, he immediately said, "you should have just bought SKYJACKER's". "oh yeah, why?" he pointed out to the bays in the back of the store, "go ask any of the installers back there what would they use for an aftermarket shock, it's what I have in my own truck, the owner of the store has them in his truck.". So I'm thinking, "ok, sold order them for me" after I put them in the truck the handling improved dramatically. Yeah well dramatically is a pretty non specific term so I'll try to give you something better than that to go on. You know the difference y"

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2004 Silverado 1500

Posted on 08/10/2009 by Christopher H. - 2004 Chevy Silverado (Lake City,AR)

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"I put these on all four corners of my 04 Silverado Z71 and noticed an improvement right away. Still having the factory shocks after 82,000 miles it was long overdue for a set. The are great shocks I would recommend to anyone looking for a stiffer ride, and great handling characteristics on and off-road."

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Just "Jack" It

Posted on 07/31/2009 by George C. - 2002 Toyota Tacoma (Galveston,TX)

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"At first I was a little sceptical of the Nitro 8000's, but once I installed them, which took all of 15 minutes, I was completely sold on them! It is a totally night and day difference; they take the hard bumps and bounces with ease,and give my Tacoma a tighter and smoother ride on the road. The installation was quick and easy, but what surprised me the most was the cost!I was expecting a far less quality for the minimal price I paid, but I was way off on my estimation. You will not go wrong with these babies, and with AutoAnything's knowledge, it makes them that much more attractive"

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Nice shocks but a bit stiff

Posted on 07/31/2009 by David S. - 2001 Ford F-150 (Lumberton ,TX )

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"These shocks wont have any trouble holding my 305/70/17 tires to the ground, but they are a bit of a rough ride compared to the procomp shocks that came with my lift. the procomp shocks didnt last but 40k miles before the gromets came out. If I had it to do all over again I would have just done a body lift rather than a 4" suspension lift from procomp. 2001 Ford F150 Supercrew. 201056 miles and still going. I am very satisfied with Auto Anything and will continue to buy from them."

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Smooth

Posted on 07/14/2009 by Rebecca K. - 2001 Ford F-150 (Klamath Falls,OR)

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"I noticed a huge improvement while going over bumps at cruising speed, the stability and smoothness were worth it."

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Great Shocks!

Posted on 07/12/2009 by Brian H. - 1997 Toyota T100 (Jacksonville,FL)

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"I installed the Skyjacker 8000 Nitro on my 97 Toyota T100. They have a stiff ride and are great on and off road. Installation was easy and they look great under the truck."

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nitro 8000 shocks ease of install

Posted on 07/04/2009 by Doug B. - 1999 Toyota Tacoma (Superior,WI)

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"I put these on my 99 tacoma SR5 myself,quite easy as I have the larger p265/75r-15 tires,don,t even have to take the wheels off,took about 1-hour time.Cannot use the metal sleeves as they are not replaceable,1 metric bolt on each end as long as the old shocks come off easy it,s a snap:NOTE= spray a penatrent on a couple hrs prior to the job.I was a bit concerned about the amount of stroke that was left and feared a bottoming out affect,but after install and test drive on some bumpier road and such:ie rr tracks,gravel roads I found the ride to be softer yet firm and muted over the factory shocks.A very good value and worth the investment,excellent quality and would work well off road."

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Overall great

Posted on 07/02/2009 by Philip P. - 1996 Dodge Ram (Wallingford,CT)

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"Great improvement over stock. Great going down bumpy roads. The only reason why i put average for installation was because the front for my truck where alittle tricky cause i have a shock tower. Havent gone off-road yet but im sure it will be a much smoother ride."

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Very satisfied

Posted on 07/01/2009 by John G. - 1998 Jeep Cherokee (Gansevoort,NY)

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"Purchased for a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited, usually go with Rancho, but these Gems are a great match and much less cost!! Not as stiff of a ride, a perfect fit. Will keep these in mind for the next vehicle!"

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A must have!!!

Posted on 06/23/2009 by Donnie C. - 1996 Ford F-150 (Tooele,UT)

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"I really like and enjoy the comfort of this awsome product. The ride is nice for all around use.. Great product!! thanks Auto Anything!!!"

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Great Shocks

Posted on 06/22/2009 by Arnold S. - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (New Fairfield,CT)

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"Installed on 02 Grd. Cherokee, Very happy with the ride."

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