For shocks themselves I went with Bilstein B4, also at 120kish and also for no reason as my stock shocks were fine, but they are also problem free at 155k
Just change shock absorbers. I would very much recommend adjustable ones eg Dobinson. Bilsteins are great but they have very specific valving which has a lot of low speed damping, eliminating body roll but resulting in a bumpy ride under 60km/hr. At high speed they’re awesome. Some of the US spec ones have softer valving (5100s)
I have Koni stocks and H&R springs with a 20 mm lift (barely noticeable). I like the way the car became more stable and controlled on gravel and highways. However, springs are considerably stiffer, and with 1-2 passengers suspension feels a bit rigid, but just great when the car is fully loaded.
The originals are Monroes if I'm not mistaken. I've replaced them all round on the my F from Autodoc as well, with new ones same brand. Fairly cheap and easy to fit.
I've just done shock absorbers on my '95 F, I got them from AutoDoc for £60 a pair. I used the Ridex ones, it's autodocs own brand but the shocks don't need to do as much on a F and personally I've always found their products to be good although others have had issues
I had a shop recommended KYB, but I went for the cheaper Monroe brand on Amazon. I got it installed today and so far the ride is smooth.
Having done my own suspension install a couple years back switching from stock to Bilstein B8s / Nuespeed springs, while the cost does seem high, the fronts are a royal pain in the ass to DIY so there is a part of me that thinks it's worth it to have someone tackle the front for their expertise/tools and speed to complete w/o a million swear words from your end.
I like my Bilstein 5100 on the back on my 2012 Sequoia sr5 4x4. 4600 are good as well. Can't go wrong with either. I like the Bilstein, I have not tried the others though.
I bought Monroes. They make an oem shock setup that works fine for daily driving
i put gabriels on my 2014 impala and I cannot even shake the car by hand its so stiff..
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