New OEM shocks are hard to beat. I was able to get a set for about $40/ea last year from my dealer. (I bought about $3k in parts from them, tho) Lots of folks like bilsteins, or if you're considering a lift, you might want to look at Old Man Emu Nitrochargers.
My favorite 'cruiser site is
www.ih8mud.com. Everyone there from noobs to hardcore 'wheelers.
Go to their forums and search.....LC heaven
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