jcb18

I'm looking to get new shocks for my 99 LSE 4WD with 84k miles. I've read a ton of past posts and it seems that Sensa-tracs work great for most and KYB Gas-a-just's are awful. I'm on a budget, so Bilsteins and Tokicos are byond my means, and Sensa-tracs are buy 3 get 1 free this month via rebate from Monroe, so it would seem like a no-brainer. However, I am a bit worried based on posts that the Sensa-Tracs might not hold up well beyond normal on-road use. I don't do any serious off-roading, but my rodeo is occasionally used to carry heavy loads and/or tow. I've noticed that KYB GR2's only cost a few bucks more than Sensa-tracs (before the rebate). Does anybody know if they will make any reasonable difference over the Sensa-tracs that would be enough to skip the deal on Sensa-tracs? Or if GR2's suck, just let me know and that makes it easy.

Thanks,

Justin

Ramblin Fever

I highly recommend against Tokico's as well - had them along with the KYB Gas-Adjust, they're both HORRIBLE.

I currently have Gabriel Sport shocks on my '97 that also carries it's fair share of a load along with towing.

I would not put the Sensa-trac's on if you carry loads or tow constantly; if it's only occasionally 2-3 times a year, no biggy.

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32" Yoko's, 16x8 MB Wheels, 2" lift, Brushguard, KC Fog's, Loadwarrior Rack
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