Which Shocks? - Ford Ranger Forum

Fcarnut · 07-28-2010, 10:44 AM

I have a 2004 Ranger XLT 4.0 2WD extended cab with a little over 50,000 miles. 99.9% street driven. No lift or over sized tires. What is everyone using and why? There are a lot of choices. Just need a good all around unit.
Thanks!

tidefanman · 09-13-2010, 10:48 PM

The only time I have ever replaced shocks I put Monroe shocks on. I had a 99 two door Tahoe a while back and I put Monroes on and they did great. They aren't too expensive and they are worth the money. Go check O'reillys they carry them.

cburn009 · 09-14-2010, 05:10 PM

Monroe sensatracs are a good choice. I have them on my 03 ranger 2.3 with oversized tires and they only cost about forty per shock. They are easy to do too on the ranger so you should not run into any problems.

wvgranger · 02-09-2011, 07:21 PM

I had the Monroe Reflex on my 98 2WD XLT Super cab and hated them,now have KYB GR-2's and much better ! Got on E-Bay .

**Hooligan** · 02-09-2011, 07:26 PM

I know Billsteins are really good all around

**Black mamba** · 02-09-2011, 09:51 PM

I have billsteins there really really good

**Hooligan** · 02-09-2011, 10:27 PM

The mannnnnnn knows what he is talking about!

buggman · 02-10-2011, 12:14 AM

x2 on the Monroe Sensatracs.
I've had a set on my truck for many years & they have a nice smooth ride.

UrbanRedneck · 02-10-2011, 01:55 PM

I have Billsteins on mine and I love them. Put them on cause on the Monroe Reflexes that were on it when I bought it, the metal boot if you want to call it was bent over and limiting my wheel travel in the rear. You are going to pay a little more for the Billsteins but they are worth it.

**Black mamba** · 02-10-2011, 03:05 PM

P.s. Billsteins come stock on ford ranger fx4 .... Anything that ford thinks is good is usually good lol

07-28-2010, 10:44 AM	#1
Fcarnut Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: La Verne, Ca Posts: 14	Which Shocks? I have a 2004 Ranger XLT 4.0 2WD extended cab with a little over 50,000 miles. 99.9% street driven. No lift or over sized tires. What is everyone using and why? There are a lot of choices. Just need a good all around unit. Thanks!

02-09-2011, 07:21 PM	#4
wvgranger 1998 XLT Super Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 56	I had the Monroe Reflex on my 98 2WD XLT Super cab and hated them,now have KYB GR-2's and much better ! Got on E-Bay . __________________ 1998 XLT Super 2WD,3.0 AOD,Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 staggered stainless tips,KYB GR-2 shocks,15x7 A.R. rims with F.S.Destination LE 235/70x15, has 60K miles. (Bike) 1976 Yamaha RD400C

02-10-2011, 01:55 PM	#9
UrbanRedneck Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 10	I have Billsteins on mine and I love them. Put them on cause on the Monroe Reflexes that were on it when I bought it, the metal boot if you want to call it was bent over and limiting my wheel travel in the rear. You are going to pay a little more for the Billsteins but they are worth it. __________________ 195000 miles, driven daily, tagged as a licensed ORV and used as one. Its been 2 feet in the air and had the head lights under water and it's still running strong! Built FORD Tough.

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09-13-2010, 10:48 PM	#2
tidefanman Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baldwin County, Alabama Posts: 3	The only time I have ever replaced shocks I put Monroe shocks on. I had a 99 two door Tahoe a while back and I put Monroes on and they did great. They aren't too expensive and they are worth the money. Go check O'reillys they carry them.

09-14-2010, 05:10 PM	#3
cburn009 03 Danger Ranger Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2	Monroe sensatracs are a good choice. I have them on my 03 ranger 2.3 with oversized tires and they only cost about forty per shock. They are easy to do too on the ranger so you should not run into any problems.