I bought my 2nd Gen Trooper with about 93k on it and the suspension was mushy. I am poor so I opted for the Rancho 5000's and for the stiffness. I was used to driving an autocross inspired S-10 with a VERY stiff ride so I might be biased but, I feel the stiffness is right on. Really made a difference in my body roll, so I don't become a NTSB statistic to make weenie trucks.