I changed up from the stock to the Rancho RS9000 series shocks about a month ago. I like them a lot, as they offer a smoother, more lush ride, however.... I do miss that ultimate firmness. When the roads are in good shape, the stock shock is ideal, in my opinion. After this winter though, the road is ridden with potholes and the stock shocks made for a very hard, rough ride. The Ranchos offer a softer touch to those potholes.

In all, I am still a fan of the stock shocks. I guess you really need to use your best judgement when selecting a shock according to your ride enjoyment.