Hey all,

I'm looking to replace my shocks again on my '08, it is just riding extremely rough lately. What shock are y'all using for mostly road travel? I very rarely take it off road. Thanks in advance.

 

try the OEMs. you can get them on rockauto.com for a decent price. I run the OEM Offroad shocks, and they ride real nice on the road

 

I just bought the Rancho RS9000XL for my 3. So far they have been nice on and off road. I have them on the stock setting too.

 

I'm running Foxes right now.
Had the Ranchos & just felt the bottomed out too much on rough terrain & just rode rough in general. Ended up blowing out the fronts on a rough road. Never again. The Foxes are smoother, but still slightly harsh.
My only experience with the OEMs was a very used & abused set, so I can't say how they ride compared to a new set.

 

Stock shocks felt all around good but I preferred the Adventure shock for a little stiffer ride. Monroe shocks are much softer than stock, would work well on a non-lifted street queen.

 

For duel duty I prefer the Old Man Emu shocks sold by ARB. Expensive but we'll worth it.

 

I put on Monroe shocks this summer on my 06 H3 and they have been great. Bought them very cheaply on amazon, I think they are one of the cheapest brand shocks with best reviews around. I have a video on the tube replacing both front and back, if you search this forum for shocks my thread should come up with the links.

 

I just ordered Bilstein 5100s for mine
Let's hope they ride ok

 

I also just put on the bilstein 5100 and like them. Its a stiff ride but in a good way. Bumps that made the truck jump before are now nicely absorbed and corners much better