MaxRX7 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'm tried of these monroe sensatracs I have on right now... they are way too soft and have less than 10k miles. They are the right model number for my Pathfinder, but they feel like they don't belong on this truck (way too smushy ride). I mostly drive in the city so I am not looking for off-road shocks or lifted or what have you. Just want some personal feedback about how the ride quality and taking corners feel with Ranchos, EMU, KYBs or whatever other brands out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 i have pretty stiff shocks and am really thinking of going to some that are softer.. hmm.. the only time i like mine, is when i am loaded up on a long distance trip.. it even wheels better with a load but most of the time i'd rather have some better response then hard jarring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I have monroe sensatracs and find the front ones quite mushy but the rears are way too stiff. I've heard good things about kyb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Might look into the Rancho 9ks, they can be changed to a couple ride settings from soft to stiff, so you can dial it in where you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Might look into the Rancho 9ks, they can be changed to a couple ride settings from soft to stiff, so you can dial it in where you want it. I have a set of RS9000's(rs9k) waiting to go on the back of my pathy (when I get it back) I bought them for exactly that reason. even out of the box there is a big differance between setting 1(soft) and setting 9(stiff). I hear that the RS5k's are equal to about setting 5 on the 9k's so you'd prolly run setting 3 or 4 unless loaded. The 9k's are a little pricy but I will prolly find they are worth it. Here's some part numbers if you wanna try em too; for the rear; 9112's are 26" extended (long-travel you will need tall springs or to have them wired in) 9116's are 24" extended (1" longer than stock, works for stock and up to 3" SL) 9118 & oem 23" extended (stock length not reccomended for more than 2" lift.) for the front; 9214 (stock length, IFS does not required longer shocks to take advantage of lift) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I use a set of KYB GR-2s gas compressed shocks. They are OEM spec and ride like OEM as well except that they are gas shocks. No more adjustables but well worth the price and durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRNMACHINE Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I just ordered a set of KYB Gas-a-Adjusts. Supposed to be firmer and handle better than the KYB GR-2's. I have no experience with these shocks, have read a few positive results. Hoping they handle like the Edelbrock IAS performers I had on my Ex when it was at stock height. There is just not much out there in the aftermarket Pathfinder R50 world... Any other opinions out there. I am new to the Pathfinder forum here. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Anyone have an opinion on OME shocks? I like my Ranchos in the rear, but maybe want something softer for the front too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Never used em, but hearsay "they are stiff" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRNMACHINE Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Have OME leaf springs on my Ex and they are the stuff. Wanted to go with the shocks but they are quite pricey. Have read alot of postive reviews on them but wasnt prepared to pay the price for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I switched out the Gabriels on mine (didnt last long) to Bilstein. Much improved difference. They are very very stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxRX7 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks guys, looks like I'm going to try out the KYBs and hopefully I'll be happy with them, if not I'm going for the RS9000s so I'll be able to adjust to my liking. I switched out the Gabriels on mine (didnt last long) to Bilstein.Much improved difference. They are very very stiff. yep, I bet there is a huge difference going to Bilstein. Also heard great things about the OME. Just too pricey for me to take a gamble right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slade420 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks guys, looks like I'm going to try out the KYBs and hopefully I'll be happy with them, if not I'm going for the RS9000s so I'll be able to adjust to my liking.yep, I bet there is a huge difference going to Bilstein. Also heard great things about the OME. Just too pricey for me to take a gamble right now. You might want to take a look at the Rancho RSX shocks. they are twin tube nitrogen charged with self-adjusting valves, they stiffen up on the road and soften when you hit the dirt. I have them on the back of my pathy, i like them although i havent put a lot of kilometres on them. They are only a little more than the 5000's in price. a lot cheaper than the 9000's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRNMACHINE Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Installed the KYB Gas A Just shocks tonite. Didnt have time to test drive. Hope to test drive tomorrow & experience a positive handling improvement. 1 minor annoyance, they are white shocks and look like shid. Would much rather have had silver like the GR2's. My Pathfinder is Sherwood with Grey flares/bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxRX7 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Just FYI.... I skipped on the KYBs and went to the adjustable RS9000XL and let me tell you I haven't really adjusted them much, but the truck is definately more stable (it's not bouncy and jumpy like it was before). So the ride is way smoother now. When I compared these shocks with the Sensatracs, the difference was clear as day. These Ranchos are way thicker and look beefier. Only real reason I went with them was to take advantage of the buy one get the 2nd one 50% off. so overall not a bad deal, just hope they mail me my rebate check. Installed the KYB Gas A Just shocks tonite. Didnt have time to test drive. Hope to test drive tomorrow & experience a positive handling improvement. 1 minor annoyance, they are white shocks and look like shid. Would much rather have had silver like the GR2's. My Pathfinder is Sherwood with Grey flares/bumpers. so what do think of them so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 the best shocks, are the shocks that come free with UCA's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroc2002 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) I have a set of RS9000's(rs9k) waiting to go on the back of my pathy (when I get it back) I bought them for exactly that reason. even out of the box there is a big differance between setting 1(soft) and setting 9(stiff). I hear that the RS5k's are equal to about setting 5 on the 9k's so you'd prolly run setting 3 or 4 unless loaded. The 9k's are a little pricy but I will prolly find they are worth it. Here's some part numbers if you wanna try em too; for the rear; 9112's are 26" extended (long-travel you will need tall springs or to have them wired in) 9116's are 24" extended (1" longer than stock, works for stock and up to 3" SL) 9118 & oem 23" extended (stock length not reccomended for more than 2" lift.) for the front; 9214 (stock length, IFS does not required longer shocks to take advantage of lift) I compared the extension lengths and noticed that Edelbrock makes a universal Xtreme Travel IAS with Reservoir and found chrome finished ones in this length was wondering if it would fit on my 94 Pathfinder 4x4? Soft Valving, 7.5" stroke, extended length: 20.14", collapsed length: 12.80" or there's the standard Zinc or Chrome finish Part# Extended Collapsed Stroke Mount Kit Body/Rod (Code) Finish 63909 16.24" 10.845" 5.40" Piggyback HS13/HS13 Zinc 63910 20.18" 12.785" 7.40" Piggyback HS13/HS13 Zinc 63905 23.35" 14.445" 8.90" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63906 26.95" 16.20" 10.75" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63907 31.80" 18.80" 13.00" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63908 35.95" 20.95" 15.00" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63922 37.39" 21.39" 16.00" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63923 16.09" 10.75" 5.34" Remote HS13/HS13 Chrome 63924 20.14" 12.80" 7.34" Remote HS13/HS13 Chrome Medium Valving Part# Extended Collapsed Stroke Mount Kit Body/Rod (Code) Finish 63901 23.35" 14.45" 8.90" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63902 26.95" 16.20" 10.75" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63903 31.80" 18.80" 13.00" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63904 35.95" 20.95" 15.00" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc 63921 37.39" 21.39" 16.00" Remote HS13/HS13 Zinc Let me know which would work for the front and rear mounts, for mount specs. please go to the link and get back to me ASAP, need new shox. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc...rsal_resi.shtml Edited June 18, 2009 by Astroc2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark94XE Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) I have the OMEs and it rides like a Cadillac. Very happy with them. I might part the truck out. Care to make me an offer? Edited June 18, 2009 by Dark94XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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