I'm running some Monroe Reflex shocks up front on my T100 and I like how they ride on and off road. I've only had them for a few months so I can't comment on how they hold up long term. I was running some Bilsteins, but these ride nicer (and they're a lot cheaper). I've run ranchos in the past and they ride pretty bad.

I wouldn't run the stiffer t-bars (or even crank the stockers) but that's just me.

'97 4Runner, '06 F350, '86 4Runner, '05 WR450
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