I own a 2000 pathfinder that needs new shocks and struts. Does anyone have experience wiht either Monroe Reflex or KYB.
A mechanic has told me that he does not recommend after market shocks for this vehicle?
Any thoughts?
KYB's are great! Had them when I owned a 87 KC 4X4. Think they have a lifetime warranty. If I were to get a set of shocks now, I'd get KYB's again. As for Monroe, don't know how they feel, but I think they also have a lifetime warranty.
Hi there,
Just went through search hell finding raplacement shocks for my '01 Frontier Crewcab 4by. The only way this relates to your delema is that I was given a miriad of conflicting advice as to what should be "best". I had KYB's on my '86 pickup and loved them and almost went with the "KYB Monomax" on my present ride but went with the Bilteins instead. My point is, every bit of info I collected told me that aftermarket was an improvement and that it would be up to your driving habits and budget to determine the final choice. I'm still searching for new bushings and such to get my suspension back up to new at 50,000 mi. Try a place called, "Shockwarehouse.com" in FL. They gave me good advice and service. Hope this helps.
I own a 2000 pathfinder that needs new shocks and struts. Does anyone have experience wiht either Monroe Reflex or KYB.
A mechanic has told me that he does not recommend after market shocks for this vehicle?
Any thoughts?
I have an 01, went with the Monroe Reflex shocks and struts. I looked high and low, and that was about it for '01. bilstein doesnt have a set, You can fit Rancho's (altho they're a division of Monroe) Now I've seen KYB has a set out, as well as Old Man Emu. I may go the OME route in at around 100K to last me for a while.
Anyway, the Reflex are fine, I don't notice a tremendous difference from stock, but I only drove on the stockers for about 2K (bought vehicle used with 60K). Bumps are easily sorted, no bucking, and not a terribel amouht of body roll for an SUV-- I feel more comfortable driving my truck on curves than I do ouir new Saab. (altho I've always been a truck guy).
If you only drive 90% street, and little offroad, Reflex are fine.
If you drive more than 50% offroad, I think I'd look at the Rancho's or the OME.
Not exactly. Monroe and Rancho are both divisions of the same parent company and I'm not sure what difference it makes as they are not the same shock.
I would recommend Ranchos even if you never go off-road. They improve handling (over OEM) and do not seem to sacrifice the ride.
right right, I didn't mean that the Monroe/Rancho would be the same shock, just that they are owned by the same company, as you said. My only point was sometimes people slag on Monroe, and put Rancho on a pedestal...IMO, the Monroe's are fine for the street, if money is an issue. If not, certainly, go for the Rancho's.
I haven't seen a complete set of Rancho's specifically for the 01 and up, (anyone have alink) but I have seen on this forum that some people have gotten a set to fit on their ride, even tho they weren't specified for the 'Finder.
I had to call Rancho to get the correct part numbers for their RSX shocks to fit my 01 PF. These shocks are a big improvement over the OEM, very little body roll while cornering. Don't know why they don't make them easier to find?
I haven't seen a complete set of Rancho's specifically for the 01 and up, (anyone have alink) but I have seen on this forum that some people have gotten a set to fit on their ride, even tho they weren't specified for the 'Finder.
c'mon man, i had to page thru 38 pages of a PDF to get the #'s. when blitz did all the hard work for me right there. Thanks guys, tho seriously, I couldn't for the life of me find those last year. hopefully that helps this guy out.
Am I right in saying that Rancho does not make struts, however? So you'd still need the KYB, Monroe, OME or original equipment strut to do a whole suspension package replacement?
c'mon man, i had to page thru 38 pages of a PDF to get the #'s. when blitz did all the hard work for me right there. Thanks guys, tho seriously, I couldn't for the life of me find those last year. hopefully that helps this guy out.
Am I right in saying that Rancho does not make struts, however? So you'd still need the KYB, Monroe, OME or original equipment strut to do a whole suspension package replacement?
They list "shocks" for the front. So....
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when blitz did all the hard work for me right there. Thanks guys, tho seriously, I couldn't for the life of me find those last year. hopefully that helps this guy out.
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