Best shocks

lycan91 · 12-14-2006, 11:34 PM

This is for opinions for me to base my next shock purchase off of. My explorer is my DD but i would like to improve overall performance on and off road and make it more offroad capable while keeping it a DD. Shes not yet lifted i would like to eventualy

lycan91 · 12-14-2006, 11:53 PM

and could you tell me why you picked what you did?

**BrooklynBay** · 12-15-2006, 12:01 AM

Gabriel should be added to the list.

lycan91 · 12-15-2006, 12:07 AM

i didnt have enough room. if you have a better one thats not listed post it.

**BrooklynBay** · 12-15-2006, 10:00 AM

Here is my review on Gabriel Hyjackers: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...ct/242/cat/500

*jobunn* · 12-15-2006, 10:25 AM

I've had Gabriel and Superlift shocks on my truck but the Old Man Emu shocks I had for a year before I lifted it were incredible.

*unclemeat* · 12-15-2006, 11:53 AM

Superlift shocks are junk. I believe that Bilstein are the only monotube shocks listed in the poll. I have them on my lifted 91 and my DD Level II Ranger. The Bilstiens perform very well for stock type shocks. Comparing mono tube to dual tube is really not a fair comparison.

Explorer#2 · 12-15-2006, 11:57 AM

i love my rancho's

lycan91 · 12-15-2006, 12:30 PM

how do mono tube work compaired with dual tube?

**MountaineerGreen** · 12-15-2006, 01:24 PM

Monroe shocks- made by same people as Rancho at the same place, less $$. Perfect for stock height vehicles.

With that being said I have Ranchos out back because of the lift.

*Dan Whitaker* · 12-16-2006, 10:46 PM

I have had Trail Master SSV's for almost 5 years & I have no complaints.

old mechanic · 12-17-2006, 12:56 AM

On a stock vehicle-Gabriel-Monroe especially with their air shocks. I have sold many a truck with them still working fine.

lycan91 · 12-18-2006, 03:36 PM

anyone else. i want as much info as i can handle

*Anime* · 12-23-2006, 05:17 AM

Bilsteins are, by design, the best suspension damper available for the stock height Explorer. Great choice for an on-and-off road 4x4. KYB MonoMax or Gas-a-just would be my next choices. Tokicos are good too but I'd probably suggest those for a 2WD. Forget the pro-comp, fabtech, superlift and other such lift company shocks. I'd suggest buying Monroe shocks before lift company shocks.

View Poll Results: Which company makes the best shocks for the best price?
Rancho	8	47.06%
Pro-Comp	2	11.76%
Fabtech	0	0%
Super Lift	0	0%
Bilstein	7	41.18%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

12-14-2006, 11:34 PM	#1
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Best shocks This is for opinions for me to base my next shock purchase off of. My explorer is my DD but i would like to improve overall performance on and off road and make it more offroad capable while keeping it a DD. Shes not yet lifted i would like to eventualy __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

12-15-2006, 12:01 AM	#3
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,668 Vehicle Specs	Gabriel should be added to the list. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

12-15-2006, 12:07 AM	#4
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i didnt have enough room. if you have a better one thats not listed post it. __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

12-15-2006, 10:00 AM	#5
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,668 Vehicle Specs	Here is my review on Gabriel Hyjackers: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...ct/242/cat/500 __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

12-14-2006, 11:53 PM	#2
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	and could you tell me why you picked what you did? __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

12-15-2006, 10:25 AM	#6
jobunn Elite Explorer Canyon Country, CA '99 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 841 Vehicle Specs	I've had Gabriel and Superlift shocks on my truck but the Old Man Emu shocks I had for a year before I lifted it were incredible. __________________ Joe Bunning 4" Superlift and 1" TT front - 4" Superlift leaf springs rear - 33x12.5 BFG AT's - 4.10 regear - NoSlip lockers - ECU flasher - BW1354 manual tcaseWheelin' Pics

12-15-2006, 11:53 AM	#7
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,383 Vehicle Specs	Superlift shocks are junk. I believe that Bilstein are the only monotube shocks listed in the poll. I have them on my lifted 91 and my DD Level II Ranger. The Bilstiens perform very well for stock type shocks. Comparing mono tube to dual tube is really not a fair comparison.

12-15-2006, 11:57 AM	#8
Explorer#2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Birmingham Alabama, 1998 XLT Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,618 Vehicle Specs	i love my rancho's __________________ Elite Registry Facebook Me

12-15-2006, 12:30 PM	#9
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	how do mono tube work compaired with dual tube? __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

12-15-2006, 01:24 PM	#10
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs	Monroe shocks- made by same people as Rancho at the same place, less $$. Perfect for stock height vehicles. With that being said I have Ranchos out back because of the lift. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

12-16-2006, 10:46 PM	#11
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,964 Vehicle Specs	I have had Trail Master SSV's for almost 5 years & I have no complaints. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

12-17-2006, 12:56 AM	#12
old mechanic Wannabe Elite Explorer R.I. 92 xlt Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,155 Vehicle Specs	On a stock vehicle-Gabriel-Monroe especially with their air shocks. I have sold many a truck with them still working fine. __________________ 1992 Explorer 155HP-220TQ-ON AIR & GAS. ------------------------------------------------- PENTIUM-D 930- 3.0Ghz O/CLOCKED TO 4.0Ghz ON AIR. -------------------------------------------------

12-18-2006, 03:36 PM	#13
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	anyone else. i want as much info as i can handle __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

12-23-2006, 05:17 AM	#14
Anime GREEN SCREAM!! Hattiesburg, MS '93 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,192 Vehicle Specs	Bilsteins are, by design, the best suspension damper available for the stock height Explorer. Great choice for an on-and-off road 4x4. KYB MonoMax or Gas-a-just would be my next choices. Tokicos are good too but I'd probably suggest those for a 2WD. Forget the pro-comp, fabtech, superlift and other such lift company shocks. I'd suggest buying Monroe shocks before lift company shocks. __________________ "I think man has always gone where he has been able to go, and I think that when man stops going where he can go, he will have lost a lot. Man has always been an explorer. To me, there's a fascination in thrusting out and going to new places. It's like going through a door because you find the door in front of you." - Michael Collins