Hey all.

02 FX4 5-speed with 88K here...

My next endeavor on this over-maintained truck is 4 new shocks.

I currently have 2 KYB-GR2 shocks for the rear, but I'm hesitant to install them.

Should I stick with factory Bilsteins all around or just go ahead and order the other two KYB's?

 

To compare apple to apples I'd go with the KYB mono max. I have the monroe reflexs on mine. For $190 for all 4 pleased me. A truck will ride with a truck unless you do the coilover swap.

 

Not concerned about ride quality. It's a truck for cripes sakes.

I'm concerned about shocks that allow a payload to be hauled in the bed w/out it bottoming out.

FWIW, what's the coilover swap?

 

Put explorer springs in the rear with load leveler shocks. That would be your best bet IMO.

 

changing the front end from torsion bar setup to coilovers.

 

i heard good things about kyb shocks. i went with the ranchos because they had a good rebate. im very happy with them.