Running bilsteins in the rear and KYB gas-a-just in the front. Compared to the stock shocks in my 06 ranger 3.0L, feels so much better (also replaced front end).
On mine I pieced together all the joints with Moog parts and KYB shocks and replaced the rear leaf spring hangers (rust kills them) rather than go with a generic kit.
12k later and it all seems fine
I replaced the six year old KYB Excel-G shocks with Gabriel Max Control. The reviews say they are firm shocks. They are firmer than the KYB when they were new, but not too firm . Perfect for my liking. They really handle speed bumps well and almost completely eliminate sway when driving on mountain roads. Also, the truck stays level when coming to a stop. No nosedive.
KYB. As good as OEM.
I put 4600 on mine to replace the shot OEM ones and I love them.
Put 4600's on mine and consistently get wild offroading and crawling. They're a good option, not premium, but sufficient
I had a 2019 Ranger Raptor. Sold it exactly after 3 years. A week before warranty expires, all 4 shocks nagleak. Napansin ko kasi pag umakyat ako sa bed may squeak sounds kaya pinacheck ko na. Walang marunong magrepair sa Philippines ng Fox shocks kaya full replacement yun which costs around 200k.
They're definitely a more budget friendly option so don't expect them to preform like fox or king shocks, for a daily you don't care too much about I'd run them, but for a truck you care about and want more performance out of I'd run Bilstein 4600's
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Not mine but someone close to me may 2019 raptor. Nagkaron ng injector issues at transmission issues, 1 year din halos pabalik balik sa casa hindi nagagamit kase hindi maayos ayos. The shocks are too soft for hauling anything more than 350kg.
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In March 2026, the ranking of shock absorbers for Ford Ranger on PartReview included 7 manufacturers. It is based on 19 reviews and 59 votes.
Last month, PartReview users preferred Bilstein. 40% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: shock absorbers KYB — 25%.
Third place: Monroe with 5% of the votes.
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