-MaTTi-

I have Monroe Gas Magnums under my 2nd Gen 4Runner now. I think they are a little bit too stiff (heavy duty?).

Tell me your opinions, which are the best shocks which offer smooth and soft ride?

4RUNR

On the road smoothness comes not from the shock, but from the tire type and pressure.

-MaTTi-

I donīt fully agree. They have an influence, I know. Tire pressure make a big difference. But you are on tires/springs/shocks(/seat) while driving. Everything have an influence on driving comfort.

Steveh29

I had bilsteins on my truck and they did make it ride harsher than the Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks I replaced them with. I'm much happier with the Ranchos. I also had the Sway Away front torsion bars and they REALLY made my 4Runner ride rough. I had to take them off and go back to cranked stock bars.

JM

I had the same problem. I have to drive across a 24 mile Causeway bridge everyday to work so I bought the cheapest (red ryder ) shocks from Autozone and it made a big diffrence. Best of all they have a lifetime warranty . I know they may not be the best for offroad but you may want to go this route if you want a nice on road ride.

When is the last time you seen a Cadi with heavy duty shocks?

4RUNR

Can't say I ever driven in Finland, but I'd imagine due to the climate it's similar to north-east USA with a mosaic of patch-type asphalt fixes. Running over 1-2cm bumps or depressions should not invoke the shocks/coils, by design.

Try airing down to 15 psi (1atm) rear and 25psi (1.7atm) front, just as a test. Forget all you heard about 'right' tire pressure. Then come back and tell me it doesn't ride smooth enough.

Paul H.

Tire pressure and tire type ( bridgestone Dueler AT's give a better ride than BFG AT's) makes a big difference as does shocks. I have Skyjacker Nitros and they are smoother than Rancho 5000's.

terryjmatthew

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/can-aftermarket-shocks-improve-ride-comfort-48524/