Shock Choices

[rodbolt]

Hello, I just purchased a project 1991 ranger 4x4 xtra cab with 4.0 and five speed. It has a skyjacker six inch lift in front and custom made 40 inch radius arms. The previous owner built shock hoops but they are not acceptable. I noticed in the tech section that some use the shock mounts from an f250. This seems to be the way I'm leaning. My question is: which shock would be best? I'm looking at the rancho or pro-comp adjustable. Is there a better brand in that price range? This truck will be a toy, it will see off road and on road use. Any help will be appreciated, Jody

 

[-Nathan-]

forget everything else, spend the cash and get a set of bilstein 51XX's ( i.e. 5100, 5125, 5150)....I have the 14" travel 5150's, and they do wonders for the truck.

 

[strvger]

x2 what Nathan said. just my $.02.

 

[Ranger44]

Plus 3. Bilstiens are wonderful. Twin tubes don't compare.

 

[rodbolt]

OK thank you for the advice. How about valving? Light? Medium?