i need to throw in a new set of shocks, dont want to spend more than 50ish a shock, just wondering what brands everyone else has had good luck with, thanks

 

I like the Rancho RSX. I have them on my truck right now. They are noticably better than the regular RS5000. You can't really go wrong with Bilstein. Another less expensive option is Monroe Gas Magnum, which is a good shock. We have used them before and they work well.

 

i have monroe-matic gas shocks on my truck now. they were like 30 at autozone and my truck rides great, very noticable difference over the KYBs i had on there before (and cheaper) monroe makes good shocks

 

Monro gas magnums

 

$65.99


$108.99

complete set +tax is $191.60

less than $50 each lol but these are the ones i used

 

bilstien for the win!

 

I have KYB's on the 96 for 9 years thay did great, untill i did the Lightning drop now the front makes noise, Gonna upgrade it to Bilstein as soon as i get $$$.

 

I'm not sure about those shocks. The shock mounts are not designed to support weight so the coil springs might put too much stress on them.

 

how do you like these?? i was looking into getting a set. how is the ride when the truck is empty

 

they ride good if ur springs are sagging it will lift it back up a little too....

 

ran those on my truck just in the back. they worked great and didn't change the ride quality from what i noticed.

 

These get my vote too!

 

just put a set of those monroe's on my truck! only ran about 5 miles or so but it was a huge improvement. i measured before and after and i got 1 1/2" lift all the way around.

 

I like the Monroe gas magnum. We had them on our 85 years ago. Any gas charged shock will potentially raise the vehicle, but more like .5 inches. I don't really see how it raised the truck 1.5 inches. Did you get gas magnum or sensatrac?

 

maybe they were shocks leftover from a lift kit?