New shocks

[Bacardi Mike]

I'm in need of new shocks. Now being new to explorers and 4x4's. I've been a t-bird owner for many years. How do I determine what brand/kind of shock do I need?
Here's my driving habits :
Hwy/City driving - Every day to work.
Off road - Maybe the odd weekend in the mountains to do some camping. These roads are mostly logging roads, but there are a few that are only accesable by 4x4.

My X - 96 XL 4dr. Brand new Goodyear Wrangler AT/S. LT235/75/15.

Thx,
Mike

 

[Isles4evr]

I'd go OEM if the shocks that are on it now suit you well (in your opinion). If not, my favorite recomendation is a Rancho 5000. Reasonably prices, and good all around shock.

 

[Redrig]

There is alot of info and opinions on different shocks here. Try the search feature for shocks and you will find it all.

 

[glfredrick]

Just put on new Gabriel SVT's and they are OK - nothing to write home about - but they did stop the wallowing and they were cheaper than almost anything else.

 

[prerunnersvo]

If I did your kind of driving, I'd buy Tokiko, KYB, or bilstein. any of these are going to be a high quality shock, far better than any monroe, Gabriel, etc., and will cost you about the same.

 

[jssong]

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