Other than the Bilstein 5100 shock, are there other shocks that give the Excursion a plush "Cadillac" ride? Not literally Cadillac, but the old time description a lot of us used to say how great a ride it was.

As I understand it, the Bilsteins are a bit too firm for my taste, and a little bit "jarring" going over expansions joints and some slightly rough roads.

What are some Shocks for stock ride height Excursions that some of you like?


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5100 are for lifted trucks..

love my 4600’s.....

 

A RWD EX rides fairly smoothly. Mine still has the original shocks and rides really nice. I doubt a 4X4 could be made to ride as smooth.

 

i would love to find a 2wd rig

 

Funny, I wish my EX was a 4X4. My dad bought the one I have new off the lot. I don't think I'll ever sell it though I've thought about selling it not long after I inherited it.

 

I have Monroe Gas-Matic LT on my truck. They were great for me. I think the Gas-Magnum would be fine too. I had Rancho 9000s on my last truck and they looked good but were too firm even on their lightest setting. I have heard good things about shocks from Accutune Offroad since they actually adjust the shocks for the vehicle, but you will be paying several hundred to a thousand dollars.

https://accutuneoffroad.com/product-...uty-2004-1999/

 

I’m on my fourth or fifth set of 4600 Bilsteins. They are pretty smooth. They match up well with a set of Michelin’s and adequate springs.

 

KYB Monomax. Can’t beat the ride for the money. I had a set go 100K too. Super ride and a good product IMHO.

 

I found the monomax to be a very firm shock when I put them on 6 months ago.

 

I'd like to get some plush smooth riding shocks.

Not wanting any that are stiff riding, or harsh over everyday bumps.


Anyone have some they really like a lot that fits that description?



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It may prove difficult to make a SUV that was built from an old truck to not ride like an old truck, but we can always try right? I enjoyed my Rancho 9000s on my same vintage F250 I had previously. Since "ride" is a subjective term, the adjustability of the 9000s allowed me to dial it in the way I liked. They were particularly helpful when towing.....stiffen them up the rear to get rid of bouncing/porpoising. Their softest setting was smooth over the small stuff but underdamped for bigger bumps/rough road. Their hardest setting was harsh over the small stuff, but could soak up some big hits. I usually had them somewhere in the middle/ hard setting. I have a set of Bilstein 5100s and Procomp springs waiting to be installed. If they are too harsh or soft, I'll be going back to the Rancho 9000s.

 

I had KYB shocks on ours and was really happy with them.

 

Another vote for Bilstein 4600's. Just had a set installed about two months ago. For the first thousand miles they're a little on the stiff side, then they smooth right out. I had them on my last Excursion too. You can't go wrong with Bilsteins!