Continuing to evaluate the new KYB Monomax shocks after having driven Rancho stock versions for 200K. The old shocks were definitely worn out and the difference is very noticeable. Side sway is much less and very controlled. Front to rear rebound is damped much better with virtually no cycling, so great improvement there. Going over railroad crossings, mismatched pavement transitions at intersections and parking lot curbing are much more controlled. While traveling through storms I had less problems with impact from high winds — the same was true for passing semi’s. While not a cure-all for suspension problems they added a measure of control that was missing. With my camper wet weight around 3200 lbs and the Torklift suspension aids my truck behaves well. I am contemplating a Hellwig sway bar to replace stock as a final piece of the puzzle, but am not sure I really need it.
So how would these shocks compare to new Bilsteins or Ranchos? I don’t know without a direct comparison, but I am pleased with how they perform.
