Truck in question: 1998 Ford Ranger, 3.0L V6 extended cab, 2WD so no torsion bars.
I’m working on getting parts for the front end rebuild. I’m having a hard time deciding on shocks. On Rock, I have Motorcraft, KYB, Monroe, Gabriel and the Chinesium brands, PRT who supposedly supplies Advance/Carquest and FCS which might be Duralast or MasterPro. Owner of the truck wants a refresh of the front end after 250K, it currently has a set of Motorcraft shocks on it. The truck itself isn’t gonna see some gnarly off roading or towing.
KYB just isn’t what they used to be anymore, we all know Monroes get soft and feel like they’re blown out. IME, I’ve had luck with KYB Excel-Gs. The owner wants a “good” ride, it’s a truck granted but something he can tolerate. Stick with another set of Motorcrafts, or should I gamble with Gabriel or PRT?
I’m working on getting parts for the front end rebuild. I’m having a hard time deciding on shocks. On Rock, I have Motorcraft, KYB, Monroe, Gabriel and the Chinesium brands, PRT who supposedly supplies Advance/Carquest and FCS which might be Duralast or MasterPro. Owner of the truck wants a refresh of the front end after 250K, it currently has a set of Motorcraft shocks on it. The truck itself isn’t gonna see some gnarly off roading or towing.
KYB just isn’t what they used to be anymore, we all know Monroes get soft and feel like they’re blown out. IME, I’ve had luck with KYB Excel-Gs. The owner wants a “good” ride, it’s a truck granted but something he can tolerate. Stick with another set of Motorcrafts, or should I gamble with Gabriel or PRT?