Whats a good replacement Shock?

[Lefty2053]

Thinking about replacing the shocks all around on the explorer. What do some of you use for replacements? 5.0 AWD.

 

[©H®I$]

How much are you willing to spend?

 

[koda2000]

I'm happy with KYB's on all four corners and a Monroe 5th shock. Medium priced.

 

[black96]

I replaced with monro-matic plus, gives you the same ride as new. I shopped around online and found them cheap there easy to install.

 

[swshawaii]

If Monroe or Rancho, remember this "Buy 4 for the Price of 3" rebate. (Thru 10/31)

http://www.monroe.com/assets/downloads/promotions/Monroe_Shocktober_Rebate_US_WEB.pdf

 

[ssobel80]

I was thinking of these for the rear, any opinions? And yes I do tow a utility trailer and a 19' boat.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C53RXK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[Lefty2053]

If Monroe or Rancho, remember this "Buy 4 for the Price of 3" rebate. (Thru 10/31)

http://www.monroe.com/assets/downloads/promotions/Monroe_Shocktober_Rebate_US_WEB.pdf

Cool I didn't know they had that deal going on. I better make my move on some soon.

 

[SoNic67]

I got the Monroe SensaTrac ones. Replaced them quickly because they are too "spongy" for my taste. Leaning in curves, deep dives at braking, a small but quasi-constant movement (up/down some 1/2") on highways.
Still have them in my shed... almost new.
Now I use KYB Gas-A-Just (monotubes), way better control with at least the same ride quality.

BTW, don't neglect the fifth shock, is improving greatly the lateral stability of the rear end in curves.

 

[krbeave1]

I'm running Gabriel MaxControl monotubes.They were very stiff at first but after a little break-in time work fine.Body roll on cornering much better and really good at controlling wheel hop on gravel roads

 

[88LSC]

I just replaced my rear shocks with the Monroe 58617's and it lifted my rear a full 2" and it firmed up the ride

before and after pics