Hi,

I tow alot with my 2009 H3 Alpha, she needs new shocks. Looking for recommendations for what type of shock I should replace that would work well with towing. Thanks

 

I would get the stock Adventure shocks or Bilstiens.

 

I thought I remembered reading somwhere that the Monroe Reflex shocks were the same valving specs and design as the OE Adventure series shocks, which were also made be Tenneco?
Anyone confirm or deny?

 

"Monotubes" 911527 & 911528


MONROE SHOCKS & STRUTS :: Reflex® Shocks & Struts :: Monotube Shock Absorbers

 

I was going on that information too. They are NOT the same valving. Very soft and wallow a lot, basically little to no low speed dampening. High speed damping is ok. Back to back trails and road driving compared to GOOD stock shocks show they are under-damped. Stay away from them.

 

Rancho RS9000XLs because they are adjustable, and that would be a huge factor if I was towing alot

 

Has anyone tried Bilsteins 5100 series? I've been toying with the idea for a few weeks now for my 09 H3X.

 

I've had Bilstein 5100's on the front of my H3. I really liked them, a nice firm feel.
Others hate them as being too stiff.
"Ride" is very subjective, Some want a carlike softer ride, some want a stiff truck ride. I'm the latter.

 

I just replaced shocks with Bilsteins all around. I like the "rougher" ride, feels more like a truck. I pull a trailer with it and they do great.

 

As bunger said, shocks are very subjective.

I had the Bilsteins and hated the ride for 15,000 miles then one blew a seal and Bilstein would not do anything for me. Went back to the OEM Adventure/OffRoad package shocks and the HUNNER 1/2" nut trick and never looked back. Has the great OEM HUMMER ride both on and OffRoad.

After 40k on the current OEM shocks (an 37s) I am trying out the Procomp ES9000 for lifted (0-2") H3/H3Ts. Just installed them over the weekend and they have a very similar ride to the OEMs. Have a wheeling trip this weekend to test them out OffRoad.