what shocks do yuo run? how do you like them

[slydogge]

hey guys i have a 2wd first gen explorer. i am going to convert to 4x4 soon. i want a shock that will ride smooth but be ok some light duty off roading. what do you think?

 

[smiley1]

I run Edelbrock IAS on my V8 AWD. A little pricey but worth every penny. Handles great. I may try the Rancho 9000 next to see how well those work. I hear good things about them from the board.

 

[performancenut]

Edelbrock IAS. Nice smoooooooth ride; but excellent on hard cornering and hard launches.

 

[MONMIX]

The Edelbroc IAC shock is fantastic for street, but probabally not going to be what you want for off road

 

[Billy177]

i have the ranchos 5000 they are great. and when they wear out you get free replacements

 

[nissanboy]

i run ranch rs5000's. If you want to maximize your rear travel, a longer shock with a cutom upper mount (drill and thread the mount in) use a rs5112.

 

[Bronco638]

ARB/OME
Really nice on the pavement. Extra travel for off road. Nasty yellow color.

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

Yup use the same thing ^^^ ARB/OME I don't think the smoothest ride on pavement, more of a truck ride but I like that, I personally think these shocks are amazing worth every penny I paid not to mention they are great offroad.

 

[Positive Vibes]

i have the ranchos 5000 they are great. and when they wear out you get free replacements

Is that true with all rancho shocks???

 

[Billy177]

i belive so

 

[Ford_Racing_Guy]

i bought it with Carquest shocks up front, and the rear ones were pretty rusty so i couldn't tell, i've replaced the rear ones with Gabriel Sport Truck shocks and they seem to get the job done

 

[F14CRAZY]

My XL is running new (few months) Monroe Gas Matic LTs. It sucks. Too much roll when cornering and rid eisn't all that great.

My Limited has Gas a Just. Bought it that way. Best riding SUV I've ever been in or driven.

 

[Hokie]

Its been said over and over again...

Rancho RS9000X 9 way adjustables... probably the best shock on the market

 

[Arnie897]

I've got the Bilstein HD replacment shocks. Much better than the originals with 130k on em. The ride well and handle the bumps without sending me airborne anymore. I have nothing else to compare these to though.

 

[slydogge]

thanks guys i was looking at a monroe reflex? anyone hear good about them?

 

[dman726749]

i have monroe refler or sensetrax....not sure which....but they ride pretty nice...maybe i will crawl under my truck tomorrow and find out for sure....

well now..my post was pretty worthless.....oh well

 

[slydogge]

i am looking at the 9000x but they are $85 each!!!! any place to get them a little cheaper?

 

[Joey P]

I have monroe reflex shocks. I get quite a bit of body roll on the highway when cornering but they ride great. Not too sure off road as I don't go off road too often. Other than the body roll, I like them.

 

[The_Renegade]

I run stock Gabriels on mine, ride great on and off road.. Only paid around $250 cdn for all 4...

 

[leetz]

I have the rs5000s also. no complaints.