Better riding shocks than 5100’s

Have a slightly lifted 5 lug. 2” lift rear billy 5100’s ride like a wagon. Would 4600’s be better suited for me since my truck is lighter. Nothing in the bed. No armor none of that. Just want a smoother ride. Ass seems stiff, suggestions??

 

Try some KYB’s from RockAuto. Cheap and nice feel to the ride.

 

Do they last? I went With the 5100’s for quality over stock

 

Can’t comment on longevity yet. But for the cheap price, it doesn’t much matter. Especially if you’re able to install yourself. Made in Japan. Supposed to be OEM quality, if not better.

 

Yeah I do all the work myself. Will check them out. Had the 4600’s on a ranger years ago and it rode good. So considering them. These 5100’s have 5000 miles on them and are stiff as a brick

 

From what I’ve read, There’s not much of a difference between 4600 and 5100 ride quality (but I’ve not used either one).

 

Thanks for the help. Will see if anyone else chimes in

 

The KYB front coilovers are like $120 each. Rear shocks are like $40.

 

The fronts all stock minus a spacer lift (5 lug not many options)

 

I just put KYB coilovers and rear shocks on a 4runner. Great ride. Very slightly stiffer than stock (in a good way- less nosedive and body roll). And they feel great on the road.

 

Your leafs are the bigger constraint in the rear. Throw auntie sherryl back there and see if it rides better

 

https://www.kyb.com/

 

Loaded it down with gravel which I figured would break the shocks and add a leaf in and soften things up. No dice

 

Also, air down your rear wheels a bit. Makes a huge difference.

 

Running 30 pounds. Tires are 31’s

 

what load?

 

With the add a leaf in there... I don’t think different shocks are gonna give you the results you’re hoping.

 

Tires are ten ply. Which I know isn’t helping. Changing to falkens soon as funding allows it.

 

Thats your problem too... load E are stifffffffffff by nature. They wont flex on potholes

 

Yep, with those tires and AAL, a new shock isn’t gonna get you the fix you’re looking for.