Need to upgrade my shocks

[Snowbound]

Hi Folks. I am installing Max’s shackles on the front and rear of a 2023 Roxor (all weather HD). Typical added weight will be 200-400 lbs, mostly in the 200-250 range. Can you give me suggestions as to a reasonable set of shocks (front and rear) to smooth out the ride? Mostly run it across farm pasture. No high speeds and nothing too wild…..but with the current suspension setup my kidneys are looking for a new home!
thanks!

 

[Roxasuras]

Can't go wrong with Bilstein.

 

[DrunkenSlug]

KYB KG5473 fits stock and apparently you can still use a 2” leveling kit with these stock length shocks.

That P/N will work for front and back. TheBilsteins were way more expensive than the KYBs.

 

[Snowbound]

Can't go wrong with Bilstein.

Thanks. Agree on the Bilsteins. I have them on my Tacoma. I am looking for more specifics, including stock numbers.

 

[Snowbound]

KYB KG5473 fits stock and 2” leveling kit

That P/N will work for front and back. TheBilsteins were way more expensive than the KYBs.

I have seen good reports on these. Do you give up much performance compared to Bilsteins?

 

[DrunkenSlug]

I have seen good reports on these. Do you give up much performance compared to Bilsteins?

I don’t have the bilsteins but I honestly doubt they’re even 20% better… but they cost well over 20% more. So the math for me didn’t add up. Honestly, the kyb can be had on Amazon for like 150$ all in, buy them and if you don’t like it send back and go bilstein

 

[uncletrav]

I second the KYB, I couldn't justify the price of Bilsteins. They were a big improvement, considering my OEM's would compress and not comeback.

KYB's are $38.79 each on rock auto vs $120+ for Bilstein

More Information for KYB KG5473

 

[DrunkenSlug]

Oh also, if anyones reading this thread in the future and wants to go even cheaper than my earlier Partnumber..

2x each, different part numbers this setup front and back as opposed to earlier single part number for both front and back.

KYB 343403 Excel-G Gas Shock

KYB 344015 Excel-G Gas Shock

These were good. But I swapped to the KG5473 and prefer the 5473.

 

[Snowbound]

I don’t have the bilsteins but I honestly doubt they’re even 20% better… but they cost well over 20% more. So the math for me didn’t add up. Honestly, the kyb can be had on Amazon for like 150$ all in, buy them and if you don’t like it send back and go bilstein

OK. Thanks for the info. Just ordered the KYBs. Looking forward ti seeing what they can do!

 

[BAM]

I see you already ordered the KYBs but just throwing these out there too. I ordered these Monroe OESpectrums from On the Rox. Definitely a better ride all around. My dad ordered some too and he noticed a big difference in the ride quality as well. They are $92.25 for a pair.

OESpectrum Shock pair for the ROXOR - On The Rox

These shocks are a great upgrade from the factory shocks and will work with up to 2" lifts Front or Rear.

ontheroxfab.com