I currently have a set of Rancho RSX shocks on my truck. After taking it on the local trails yesterday they sounded horrible. Even going at a low speed whenever there was any bit of travel involved they were making noise.

I liked the shocks, however they ride a bit too rough for me. Now that I have a trail rig, I hardly ever take the Ranger on the trails, so I'd like to get something more soft. Can anybody give me information on a shock that is softer than the RSX that is in the same price range?

 

monroes.. dont get anything made for off road use if you want a soft ride.

 

Bilstein 5100's.........but they are pricey at around $65+ per shock......i wish i could have afforded them when i got new shocks!

i really REALLY like the ride my Skyjacker Hydro's gave me on my Ranger.....and it is lifted........if Skyjacker makes them for your truck in stock height, i would nab them!

 

I was thinking about Skyjackers as well, the Bronco rides great on them.


I am going to look into the Monroes, I have never heard anything about them.

 

i think they make rancho shocks... or the other way around either way they are made by the same people

 

sure are........Monroe makes Rancho.....

 

Ok, well if you know that much, do you know how much softer they might be, I gues I'm looking to find something comprable to the Skyjacker Hydros.

 

lol.......i have no clue how "soft" they are......if you want a great shock, then go with the Bilsteins.....Skyjacker doesn't make a shock for a '98+ Ranger period.........

Bilsteins are valved for each application, so they will ride the best......

i put Pro Comp 3000's on my mom's '97 Explorer.....they were a bit stiff at 1st, but after a few hundred miles, they softened up and ride really nice

 

Guess I'll look into the Blistens as well, don't want to pay too much though.

 

paying the extra is worth it for the Bilsteins.........if you can afford them.....