What are some solid shocks to run


Diego2

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City
Chula vista
State - Country
CA - USA
Vehicle Year
2003
Vehicle
Ford Ranger
Drive
4WD
Engine
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
Total Lift
4.5
Tire Size
35/12.5/R17
I am currently doing some maintenance on my 2003 4x4 Ford Ranger. And it’s time to replace the shocks. I do have a mid travel kit in the front and 35s all around so the truck is fairly off-roady and lifted although the back is stock I’m looking to replace the strut with something a little more performance/off-road. I know this isn’t gonna make a crazy difference or make the Truck crazy capable, but does anyone have any recommendations on some solid shocks considering I will thrash the car 😂
 

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So, I recently went and tried out some Rough Country N3 shocks in my Choptop and I’m pretty sold on their performance. Way better than anything else I’ve ever run on it, being a lifted truck on 35’s.

Looks like RC fronts for yours with 4.5-5.5” lift are PN: 23211-A

Matching rear would probably be PN: 23210-H

You may have to verify your compressed and extended lengths to be sure. RC shocks are sold as a pair, not singles like most other shocks.
 
It's on coil overs...
 
I've never been this route... but maybe @RaceRanger97 has something of help to add. He has likely been around such animals in his travels.
 

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