Front shocks gone

[andypalmer]

I'm looking for both front shocks for a 98 build 4x4 XLT with rear self-levelling suspension. I have found several that state they are not for air suspension. Does it matter what the rear suspension is to replace the front? Do the front shocks have to be a certain type to allow the rear suspension to work? Any recommendations, price is quite important but I don't want cheap rubbish either? Thanks.

I have checked the shocks and can't see any pipes around them so I am pretty confident they are not of the adjustable type. Does anyone have any suggestions on make? Use is mainly road but I want them to perform off road if required.

 

[andypalmer]

I have got a quote from a UK supplier and based on that it looks like I do not need adjustable shocks for the front. Is there any easy way to check before I buy the wrong ones? If this is correct it looks like either KYB (GR-2) or Monroe (Monromatic) on price grounds. Anyone used either and got any opinions? I have just changed all the brakes, pads, discs, pipes so I am not exactly flush at the moment.

 

[Exploderpilot]

I don't think it should matter in the front. i would go with the kyb, better quality than monroe. but like i say in every shock question, BILSTEIN!!!

 

[andypalmer]

The problem with Bilstein's is the price, I would love them if I can find them cheap enough but they are around 4 times more expensive than KYB.

 

[Exploderpilot]

The bilsteins are pricey, but you will have them for a very long time. much longer than monroe or kyb. you get what you pay for.....

 

[andypalmer]

The other problem is finding someone who will ship to the UK. Explorer parts are like golddust in the UK. I found the KYBs and Monroes on eBay, the only Bilsteins on there are for all 4 which means paying extra for the rear ones that I don't need.