ok, I got a question for all of you. What is the best shock for what application?

Mine is going to be a sand beast, and I heard KYB isn't too bad for sand.

I'm getting Rancho's up front, but I am having a hard time rationalizing 90 bucks a pop for rear Rancho Shocks.

What would you all recomend for rear shocks?

~Critter

bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien. :toothless :thumbup :thumbup

Didn't someone post about Monroe shocks a while ago? Something about them making Ranco. Anyone else remember this?

bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien. :toothless :thumbup :thumbup

i gots bilstiens... :thumbup

bilstein, bilstein, or if you don't like the first 2 choices, bilstien. :toothless :thumbup :thumbup

yep, and I agree. But if ya don't got that kinda coin, I have been very impressed with my BDS shocks. They are very stout..thick tubes,much beefier than I expected :toothless ... who makes those?

dont buy rancho rs5000's. they are stiffer than crap.

Umm..... Kinda late on that RS5000 recomendation, but I'll give em a try anyway. Anybody try KYB? and what stores offer bilsteins and BDS?

~Critter

Didn't someone post about Monroe shocks a while ago? Something about them making Ranco. Anyone else remember this?


That's Tenneco Automotive, the company owns Rancho, Monroe, Dynomax, Walker muffler and more. They also aren't just in the automotive business, I think they also make styrofoam plates or plastic packaging for supermarket products. So they're big to say the least... :toothless

Cool, I have been looking but have not found an applications guide for monroe shocks. Guess I should just call :shrug

I just called them and they said that they only cover up to 4" lifts. :(

what about Rancho 9000X Series? Are they anygood ?

Its my understanding that there are only 3 or 4 actual companies that make the shocks for the various companies. Thats why some of the hydro and nitro shocks from some of the suspension companies look a lot alike. Supposedly they are made to the specific "Brand's" specs.

dont buy rancho rs5000's. they are stiffer than crap.

:stupid

I switched to KYB's for sand use as well as NJ so-called "highway" use.

When new, the OEM shocks would give a roller coaster ride over undulating highway and sand rippled surfaces. The KYB Gas-A-Just (http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/shocks/gasajust.html) (no, despite their name, they are Not adjustable) shocks dampened the rebound and eliminated the up & down & up & down coaster ride; same compression as original and Monroe gas shocks.
Check prices locally for better than www quotes.

I don't know if any the shocks mentioned are adjustable other than the Rancho 9000's -- Which I've had for over 150,000 miles and have been worth every penny!

Adjustability rules! On road trips, I set them to the softest setting and my bronco rides like a land yacht - Caddy smooth over high speed rollers!

Around town, I've found the middle setting is best or one stiffer for aggressive driving.

Out wheeling at slow speeds, the stiffest setting gives control that would be completely uncomfortable anywhere else.

Lifetime warranty - Free replacement if broken or blown out (which hasn't happened to me - yet.).

No matter your preferred ride or driving style, RANCHO 9000's accommodate. -- THEY ARE THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!! Case closed. :thumbup

ProComp actually has an adjustable shock.