Skyjacker Black Max Shocks


PoodlePuncher

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Twin Ports
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WI - USA
Vehicle Year
1994
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Ford Ranger
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2WD
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2.3L
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Manual
Is anybody running Skyjacker Black Max shocks on a 2wd?

Oreilly's shows the following options

Front: B8552
Extended Length: 15.69 Inch
Collapsed Length: 10.02 Inch
Range: 0 To 2 Inch Lift

Rear: B8558
Extended Length: 24.84 Inch
Collapsed Length: 14.82 Inch
Range: 0 To 3.5 Inch Lift

Funny thing, the Skyjacker site only shows fitment for 4wd...

I default to Bilstein B6 on my fullsize trucks, but i have a feeling they might be too stiff for the little guy.
Considering the investment would be close to what i paid for the truck... I'd rather not roll the dice (the future of this truck is unclear).

Figure a hydraulic shock would be worth a shot, as i enjoy a more "floaty" feel.
i don't tow, and the only "offroad" activity would be driving slowly around my property, so i'm not concerned with fade.

Thoughts?
 
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Never tried the Skyjackers but I looked at them before settling on Rough Country N3 for my Choptop.

KYBs are a decent option too. Way better than OE style (Monroe/Gabriel/Guardian/etc). I don’t think I’ll ever buy less than a KYB for my stuff now. My green Ranger being mostly a pavement pounder is going to get Bilsteins. F-150 and F-350 will get RC N3 shocks.
 

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