hello, please advise. 98 isuzu amigo 6 cyl.,5 speed,4x4, 80,000 miles: which shocks would you reccommend for strictly street and highway driving? isuzu or is there a better brand? thanks organiczone

I've got Gabriel shocks on my Trooper.
99% of mine are street driving also. I love the Gabriels.. they have a nice cushioned ride while still stiff enough to handle the corners nicely.

My dad put some Monroe shocks on his truck and it's super stiff... almost too stiff.

This is really old, but I'm bumping it cause I'm also interested in new shocks for my 97 Rodeo for mainly street driving.

I've heard good things about the edelbrock shocks. I have an edelbrock muffler and I can't complain about the performance and craftsmanship. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

As for my shocks I use the cheap stuff (Napa sensatrac). There's some great deals on ebay for Gabriels.

I just installed a set of Ranchos on the wife's Explorer. They are great on-road shocks, and much, much better than stock. Moderately priced at about $50 per shock.

Because you said ômainlyö, I will assume that some off-road use will occur û therefore, youÆll probably want a somewhat stiffer-than-stock set of shocks. --- This will afford the steadiness that you would want while out on the trails - while at the same time; provide firmer / more stable handling characteristics on the road.


Although I have never run a set of them myself, Old Man Emu shocks have an excellent reputation, and should suit your needs quite well. --- They provide a good ride - while at the same time, they are extremely durable and reliable for when things get rough. --- They do cost more than your average shock, but judging by all of the high praise that the get, they're worth it.



Personally, I have a set of 9-way adjustable Rancho 9000x shocks. --- These are also a bit pricy, but very good and worth every cent, especially if you plan on being on and off-road a lot. --- Their adjustability allows you to choose the setting that best suits the terrainà On-road, you can dial them back for a softer ride û and then as soon as youÆre ready to hit the trails, you simply dial them up to a stiffer setting to help keep the vehicle from bouncing down on top of anything. --- With the optional air-powered Interior Control Unit, you donÆt even have to get out of the driverÆs seat to change the settingsà you just hit a button, and æwoooooooooshÆà stiffer shocks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

(^ Although, in all fairness, I believe I am one of the few people out there that has the Remote Control Unit who doesnÆt suffer from any of the typical (notorious?) air leaks that are known to plague the system)


In any case, those are probably the Top Two Choices. û Hope it helps! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


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Smiley

I'll put in a plug for the Skyjacker Hydros. I drive mostly on the street and have had it on a couple (technical) trails. The ride is smooth and compliant, not too soft, not too hard. In comparison to the previous Monroe Sensatracs these things are on a whole nother level. I knew I wasn't getting the best offroad shock out there, but that's not what I wanted. If you can't afford the OMEs or Rancho 9000s, I'd highly recommend these for your situation. Best part about them is the price!
HTH
-Eric

BTW: Got mine quickly from independent4x.com

I have put the Skyjacker Hydros few months ago and the drive is smooth

Thanks for all the replies. Where's a good place to price out different shocks?

Smiley, what would you say is the best on-road only shock?

I honestly DO NOT KNOW...

I got the Ranchos right away and never looked back. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />


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