What After Market Shocks have You Tried?

[peterdexter]

I found on the Mazda 4x4 I traded in on my new Frontier that the factory shocks were excelent and I probobly wouldn´t have been tempted to up grade to an after market shock had I had the truck long enough to require replacement. However I´m curious to know if anyone has tried an after market shock for the gen I Frontier that they feel is noticable better all around than original equipment. Or alternatively if you´ve tried a shock you were really dissappointed in.

[Devilrunner665]

i've installed and tested driven many different shocks for the 1st gens......monroe reflex's were a much better performing than the OE especially under load....monroe sensa-tracs are i think too cushy imo....KYB are cool but were surprisingly stiffer than rancho 5000's..... tokicos are really good performance shocks........so best bet is to place your truck in a category to get the best shock that suits your driving style....

[Firebreed]

I threw in the rancho 5000's in the rear of the truck (doing a coil over conversion up front here in a few weeks so thats why i didnt put them up front) but i have noticed a big differance in the rear compared to the front. i would recommend the rancho's for sure!

[adorsey]

I have rancho 5000s also in the rear and I can also tell a difference in the front and rear, front is coming when I get UCAs in the next few weeks.

[TxFront]

I have the Bilstein 5100 HD up front and the Bilstein 5125 in the rear. They ride alittle rough on the highway but they perform great offroad

[peterdexter]

Ok thanks everybody for the feedback. I put some Monroe Sensitracs on a Vitara and thought they made a difference.

[XE_KING]

I say go with the rancho 5000's they are solid. mine is a little bumpy because of the lift but my buddy has 5000's in his taco and no lift .. they feel great!