smooth ride

[34cbaker]

i have my torsion bars at pretty much the stock place and stock rear suspension but my ride still sucks. i was looking at getting some new shocks and didnt really know what brand is best for a smooth ride. i only tow a little boat that doesn't weigh more than 500 lbs so towing capabilities isn't a big factor. so how do i get the best/ softest ride possible

 

[zigsz71]

What size truck do you have? 1/2 ton... 3/4 ton... ?....

 

[34cbaker]

1/2 ton

 

[96Z71ECSB]

I went from the worn out stock Z71 Bilstein shocks to Monroe Magnums (yellow shocks) and the ride seemed too soft.
I then went to Rancho RS5000 and was extremely happy with the ride.
Recently, I had heard excellent things about the KYB Monomax shocks, so I decided to try them. They rode way too hard so I went back to the Rancho's.
I recommend the Rancho RS5000 shocks.

 

[34cbaker]

Did you get those in both the front and back?

 

[96Z71ECSB]

I replaced all four each time I changed shocks.

 

[34cbaker]

Alright thanks for the info I think I'm gonna get the ranchos

 

[94Sierra4x4]

I've got Monroe reflex's front and rear.. they seem to ride great.

 

[34cbaker]

How much are those? I'm all open to cheaper stuff that still rides good

 

[94Sierra4x4]

About $70 each at the local parts store. Could be had for cheaper I'm sure