i have a 94 pickup and need a set of shocks. i have 15$ carrquest ones on now and it rides realy rough so would i notice much of a difference if i went with say skyjackers? wat do you recomend. i dont realy do any off roadin just on road.

 

Best is bilstein hands down youll love them

 

Bilsteins are great shocks but they are a little stiff for purely on-road driving.
I ran them and was happy with them, but the only place they really shined was off the pavement or taking a corner at 55mph with a spare tire on the roof.

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Bils are nice but yea...not really for the street...

Duetch Techs would be my second choice

 

Duetch Techs would be my second choice[/QUOTE]

i just looked those up and only see them for tundras and tacomas

 

I am not a suspension guy, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't they fit as long as the length is correct?

 

and it depends on the mounting system.

Stud/eye

 

OME shocks are good. They have several different options for firmness.
I have a feeling even the plushest ones will still be a little firm for your needs though.

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on the front mine have a stud on top and an eye on the bottom

 

I have rancho 9000's and i like them, if i feel like a soft ride, i twist a knob, if i feel like having the shocks firm, i twist a knob.

 

i figure it will still ride rough im just trying to figure out if it would be worth the extra money to go with a better shock or just stick with carquest ones

 

I think anything would be better than the Carquest ones...I have never heard of them before.

A higher quality shock is a higher quality shock - whether it rides rough or not.

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I have a used set of Rancho 5000's that I took off my 95 4runner that I would sell you cheap. PM me if you want them.

 

i just looked those up and only see them for tundras and tacomas[/QUOTE]

check they make them for all years. it is mostly based on length and stud/eye placement.

http://www.downeyoff-road.com/Suspen...Absorbers.html

I have them on the back of my 4runner and they are nice. nice and soft. comfortable ride even with the stiffer springs.

edit: for the back you want the MV-12 shocks

 

plus, 4wheelparts is having 50% off those right now

 

well i got the buy one get one free deal. Still waiting for that rebate check of like $80

 

Why not get some OEM replacements (or equal). I got a full set of the "Sensa-Tracs" (spelling?) from NAPA. 40$ a shot so they were a lot more than I'm used to paying but they are a direct replacement and built by Monroe.


The truck went from riding as rough as a confused prom date to as smooth as a professional escort.

 

I'm thinking there is a story behind that one.


The Rancho 9000's would be another good choice (I just saw the posts about them), as 904_runner said they're adjustable which may be ideal for you.

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Yeah but that story isn't fit for a public forum.

 

I can only imagine.

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