What a difference new shocks make...

[Marcusholm]

How much should I expect to pay for new shocks all the way around. I just bought my 99 and I think it needs shocks. Also, where is a good place to get them. HELP!

Yup, OEMs are stock. OMEs (Old Man Emu) are different. Independent4x can get them if you are looking for a set.

-Tad

[MZ-N10]

the stock shocks (kybs) r something like 700 a peice....so ppl mostly use rancho which r alot cheaper...do a search on forums for the shock(cant remember rite now i believe they are rancho 9800) then google for a price

[VehiGAZ]

Not quite that much, MZ-N10. My local Isuzu dealer wanted $425 + tax apieces. But others posted that St Charles Isuzu will ship them to you for something like $375 apiece, and you may be able to save yourself the tax that way.

I recently went through all of this research myself, and considered the Ranchos, but ended up going with Bilsteins (B46-1738-H1 and B46-1739-H1 are the part numbers). I am very happy with them, too. I paid about $255 for the set of them (delivered) and installed them myself in an afternoon. And I was able to drive Peewog's VX with stock shocks in good condition (although with 77k miles on them) to compare, and we both found the ride and body motion control almost identical between the two setups.

Good luck!

[Cyrk]

Question on the Bilsteins (B46-1738-H1 and B46-1739-H1)... I am trying to have my shop order them for me and they do not have a listing for that shock, Is this also a replacement for the Trooper or Rodeo?

Thanks

[VehiGAZ]

Yup... they are spec'd for the Trooper. Bilstein recommends the stiffer H1 versions for the rear and the softer H2 versions for the fronts, but most of us have gotten the stiffer H1 versions all around. I highly recommend the H1s.

[james1_10018]

What do you guys mean OEM ?

[VehiGAZ]

O = Original
E = Equipment
M = Manufacturer

It means the same as "stock" when talking about car parts.

[Marcusholm]

I just had 4 Rancho shocks installed for 325.00 total. The ride is night and day diff. from before. The original shocks were still on with 90,000 miles on them. Just FYI.