New rear shocks ride like crap

i put some Gabriel prt #63494 on the back today and the ride is super stiff in the back (can feel every single bump) what else could be causing such a bad ride? The leafs look fine?

 

At $26.47 a shock. I wouldn't be surprised they ride like a 1905 Ford... What's the extended/compressed measurements? You have a 2.5" lift? It sounds like you have no down travel.

 

Pics.

 

I hear you, brother. I replaced my original TRD shocks with identical replacement Bilsteins. Absolutely shit! Rode better with blown shocks.

When I get some time, swapping them out for plain cheapo units.

 

It's a cheap shock so it will ride crappy. Swap them out for a better quality shock.

 

Kings or GTFO.

 

The messurements from Gabriels website
Product Line: Ultra Truck Shock
Shock Extended Length: 22.39 in. 568.71 mm.
Shock Collapsed Length: 13.86 in. 352.04 mm.
Length of Stroke: 8.53 in 216.66 mm.
Accessory Kits: 140149
Upper Mount Code: EB19
Lower Mount Code: EB19

 

It has tons of travel but i can feel every #%*^ bump in the road, my old Shocks road alittle rough but nothing like the new ones...thinking about trying monroe shocks out since i got my $ back for them (got to keep the shocks to)

 

8.5 should be fine w/ 2.5" of lift. I suspecting shit shocks.

 

They had over 400 5 star reviews and my friend has a set on his ranger that ride completely different....maybe i just got a shit pair lol seems to happen to me alot with things

 

Monroe's are shit. There's KYB (Keep you bouncing). I like my rear OME's. $200 a pair thou...

 

If i had the money i would get a set of Fox or Icon shocks and stuts and redo it all but that wont be happening for 3-4 months and i need a cheap set to get me trough until that time.

 

If it possible that my leaf packs could be the issue??

 

Bilstein 4600 or GTFO

 

Here is the link to what i have on the back as of right now ,
http://gabriel.com/mobile/light-vehicle/detailed-product-page?partnum=G63494

 

I don't know bro. Can we get what your set up with?

 

The rear is all stock other than the new shocks and some 2" blocks and ubolts from rough country (have a toytec kit in the mail with add a leafs).

 

What was the ride like with the shocks you replaced the new ones with?

 

It was alittle firm but now it is like driving around a bobcat, the front feels fine then the back end hit the bump and i feel like my head will hit the roof

 

I'm still thinking shit shocks.