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Hello everybody

I need your help on deciding for front shock absorbers in my truck. I have been searching online for other people's opinions and experiences, but I haven't found much feedback on desert driving.

I have a Tahoe truck with torsion bar system at the front. It has a 4" lift on the suspension and another 4" on the body. I need something that can handle the weight and be stiff enough to be able to play in the sand.

So far, the BILSTEIN B8 5100 seems to be a favourite for offroaders, along with the RANCHO 9000XL. As I am not very knowledgeable in suspension stuff, I would greatly appreciate all the help I can get, especially from big/heavy truck owners.

Thank you in advance for your time

whats your budget would be the first question? personally I would prefer fox or fabtech with external reservoir

My budget is flexible, but not unlimited
I am trying to explore my options... Fox and Fabtech added to the research list

Thanx MegaMoe

I'm using on my F150 2.5 fox external reservoir coil overs in the front,
2.0 in the rear.

Since you have a torsion bar suspension system, the shocks alone won't be too expensive.

The Bilstein and Rancho shocks are a good, reasonable priced option compared to stock shocks but still a level below any fox, king, etc.

Edit: I would change the shocks on all 4 corners, not only in the front.

Indeed:

Step 1) decide on your budget
Step 2) decide what you are going to do with the car
Step 3) talk to other AD4x4 members and visit a few garage's, let them educate you (or not if not knowledgeable)
Step 4) take time

Good luck

Agree with DesertDriver

Thank you all for your help
King shocks added to the list

Hi Delimiter, have you finally decided on a preferred option? I am having a similar debate for my newly acquired 4Runner... I am seriously considering OME BP51. Thanks!

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