Hi. I've been Googleing and arrived at the conclusion that Bilstein's would probably be a good choice for new front shocks. Everyone was saying that they were about $50 but I'm only finding them for about $70 each. Are these good shock and does anyone have a better (cheaper) source? I don't do any jumps or off-road racing but do drive on some pretty nasty dirt roads and often go where no car has gone before. Any particular model number that's best for my kind of driving? I also heard that Edelbrock, Monroe Reflex, and Rancho 9000 are good too. Any opinions?
Also I was reading that Napa brake pads are good but they want $59/set. Are they worth it? I also heard Bendix are good but can't seem to find them. I've been using Duralast and they don't last very long. I also read that I may need to do more to my calipers than just lube them and that may be part of my brake-wearing-out-too-fast problem. Either way Duralast sure make the wheels ugly in a hurry.
Thanks.