Don't have a ZR, but I bought KLM shocks and they are *awesome*!!

 

Not a zr but... KYBs they work great for the driving that I do (some off roading)

 

Still running the Bilsteins on mine too. I may change them up if I get a BL and some 33s down the road.

Truck looks good btw! Same kind of lift and tires I'm after, but I'm going to do everything in my power to keep the valence and flarettes on with it.

 

Thanks buddy! First complement I've had on this forum on it, I appreciate that. I'm kinda waiting on my 33's for awhile, as we both know, not cheap. I'm going to go with the KM2 10.50's, should be a "little beast" on the trails, for IFS.

I know alot of people don't like the look without the valence, I kinda dig it, BUT...I'm working on my design right now for an ARB-style rectangular tubing front bumper, mounted off the tube recievers (where the factory tow hooks are). Going to run a tube brush guard off of it as well, opening for an inside rail mount winch, custom mount plate, then lay the hurculiner to it, should look nasty after I'm done!
BTW, good looking truck yourself man, I'm glad there's other members that are somewhere in between stock and crazy...seems like everyone on here is stock( maybe shackles) or solid axle with everything and 47 subs!

 

Heard lots of good things about the KM2's, they looks good too!

Yeah without the valence seems to be a ton easier for clearance too. And completely agree! I have invested some money, but sure don't have enough for a SAS and a 350.

Ours look good, and are still more than capable on and off road! I'm happy with that. Sounds like you've got a real nice build in progress, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for it.

 

I'm currently running Monroe Sensatrac

 

Non ZR2 here, I have cheap stock ones on mine with just over 80k on my 96. Looking to change them all out soon. Thinking with going with some Blistiens. The rears were replaced with cheap ones because they completly trashed a set of tires from skipping on the road. So now its time to do all 4 the right way. Any suggestions for shocks with a 2" lift?

 

Just put Rancho RS5000's all the way around a few days ago. No complaints right
now, but I haven't gone off roading yet

 

Ranger G: Yeah, no valence makes for more clearance but more importantly much more approach angle, you can hit inclines alot flatter than you can with it, instead of having to 45 everything; just watch your oil filter, especially if it's got a BL with the relocation bracket.

9Blazer6: Just go with the Bilsteins, hard to beat really.


Anyone have any links to testing; various brands and travel setups?
(Pic: a little counter flex before the lift and wheels)

 

NCSWP, Thanks for the info. I'll be switching them over before winter. Will the Blisteins from a 98+ bolt up to my 96 4dr? And will it change the ride height at all?