Anyone had experience w/ "Skyjacker Softride Hydro Shocks?"

[MartyG]

Was looking at a set on CL...wanted some feedback.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sja-h7055
I'll be primarily on street.
Thanks!

 

[wgamble]

I had some on a Jeep YJ (leaf springs all the way around), and they were horrible.

 

[bronconut73]

Their very best shocks are a rebadged Bilstein, but those that you linked to are not their best shocks.
If you are going with a typical shock like that then you would be much better off with Duffs 70/30 shocks atleast they are valved properly for an eb.
Bilsteins would be best but they are twice the price.
RS 9000's are adjustable but cost even more.
For the most part you get what you pay for with shocks.
But for the lower end series of shocks it is tough to beat Duffs 70/30 shocks performance and price point.

 

[dizzyspots]

Had their front struts on my 07 FJ...blew them out on the first trip down a washboard road in Baja...the top of the strut was soft tin and both just blew out!

 

[MartyG]

Ah...ok, thanks Gentlemen!
As always...this is such a great resource for us EB owners.

 

[MartyG]

But for the lower end series of shocks it is tough to beat Duffs 70/30 shocks performance and price point.

And you'd recommend those for primarily street/HWY as well...smoother ride?

 

[bronconut73]

And you'd recommend those for primarily street/HWY as well...smoother ride?

Yup. At this price range, Duffs all the way Bud.

 

[Apogee]

I'm running the Skyjacker M95 monotube shocks on my lifted '77 F150 and have been relatively pleased with them. The reviews on their lower end shocks are not that good, but it really depends on what you expect for less than $40 per shock. I believe the M95's are the rebadged Bilstein's mentioned above by bronconut73.