I am looking for suggestions on replacement shocks for my 92 Amigo (stock suspension height) - 90% of my driving is done on-road. I realize that this is a short wheelbase vehicle and the ride will always be more choppy than that of a longer vehicle (say a Rodeo).

Originally I tried Monroe Reflex - they were more bouncy than the worn out shocks that were on the vehicle - returned them within a few days. Next I bought Bilsteins. I have had them for about 50k miles but have never been overjoyed with them. The front shocks are getting quite soft. On smooth pavement they ride good but on an undulating road surface they are not able to dampen the front suspension oscillations - occasionally I can feel steering kickback during severe oscillations. The suspension/steering components appear to all be in good order. At night I am getting tired of watching my headlight beam bouncing up and down.

WHat I *think*I want is a progressive shock that is soft at minimal displacement and gets stiffer at greater stroke. I live/drive in a northern climate where frost heaved pavement is common. The Bilsteins are not very forgiving over frost heaved expansion joints.

I am considering OME and RS9000. Several of you have posted about these two brands in the past. I am especially interested in feedback from those of you who have driven Amigos equiped with both types of shocks.

I am open to other brand suggestions.