What kind of shocks do you like? - Ford Motor Forums

darby · #1 (**permalink**) 03-27-2002, 09:06 PM

I need some feedback on some good shocks for my Ranger. I've heard that Monroe makes some decent ones . How much should I expect to pay for shocks all around(4)? Any info. will be helpful in making my decision. Thanks for your time. Darby:wavey:

BlckMustngGT · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2002, 01:53 AM

first off, what year is your truck. And i would recommend ranchos, bilstein, or hte monroes. However i have heard complaints about monroes as well. Either of these performance shocks will more than likely suit your needs.

Russ · #3 (**permalink**) 05-17-2002, 04:50 PM

For stock... I would go for the bilsteins. They are schweeet. For lifted trucks I am a big fan of the trailmaster SSV. They have prgessive valving and ride very very nice. They will rival the edelbrocks any day of the week for a lot less money.

You know most of the shocks are made by monroe though, right?

Romeo86 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 01:43 AM

the edelbrocks are crap! sorry but we had some put on my work truck and after 4 weeks of us usingt he truc everyday well we wore them out so i would'nt pick them, i would go with rancho or trailmaster my sslef but monroe makes good shocks

Russ · #5 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 11:01 AM

Yeah, I heard that those edelbrocks are prone to leaks. I would never buy them in the first place though due to the cost.

Rancho used to be made by Gabriel years ago, but now they are all pretty much built to spec by Mornoe.

FordRebel172 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 12:36 PM

i heard that the edelbrocks are not prone to leaks but to exploding and that would be pretty shitty. has anyone heard of Heckethorn shocks??

Romeo86 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 10:19 PM

nope never heard of them

Russ · #8 (**permalink**) 05-28-2002, 10:46 PM

Heco's have been around for a long long time. They market a pretty stout unit too... Kind of harsh riding but very tough. If I remember right they were the first company to offer extended shocks way back when.

Ford4life · #9 (**permalink**) 06-30-2002, 03:09 PM

Right now I have Monroe sensitrac on my 90 4x4. There alright but you get what you pay for.

An11SecRanger · #10 (**permalink**) 06-30-2002, 04:03 PM

I have Doetsch Tech shocks and I like them allot. Their prices seem to have come down too. I just saw an add in Summit ... $36.99 each. I paid more. It may be a different shock, though. The add I saw was for lowered trucks. I think it would be less (if there's a price difference at all) for a standard (ride height) shock.

The only shocks I don't like are air-shocks.

soon2b5ohstx · #11 (**permalink**) 07-21-2002, 11:09 PM

i have the rancho rs 5000 shocks i love them on a multi-purpose truck

superdutyspv · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 10:08 PM

Text Blue I totally LOVE my Edlebrock IAS's! These are the only shocks that I will have on MY truck! I HIGHLY recommend them. I put about 2000 miles on them shortly after I put 'em on my truck. (drove from Rapid City, SD to Cape Cod, MA.) They are sweeeeeeeeeeeet.

REDRANGER97 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 10:48 PM

skyjackers or ranchos, I have skyjackers and i love em

Waldo0506 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-16-2002, 03:50 AM

im gonna start trailering so im thinkin about rancho RS9000's all the way around and leaf helper springs.

FordRebel172 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-19-2002, 10:38 AM

for a stock ride height truck i would highly recomend the Rancho's...i have the RS 5000's on my truck and totally love them....they are kinda pricey but the improvement in ride quality i well worth it.

FordRebel172 · #16 (**permalink**) 10-29-2002, 11:35 PM

they are also really nice off-road. Not too stiff but deffinately not too soft. Probably the only aftermarket shocks i'll buy. Just watch out for the shock bushings being to small.

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