yo Ryan,
WELCOME!
As for shocks, it's like asking for Best beer opinions..lol
my KYB Gas-Adjust shocks started rusting out by month 3; KYB rep said in e mail reply to my concern that is is Not normal...but would Not authorize a return under the life-time guarantee. They still work, but look like a bad Bronco 1/4 panel now
This pic was taken in JAN 04 when they were 2 years old.
Bought Bilstein Monotube Shock Absorbers (from ajusa.com & Eligible for Free Ground Shipping) in SEP; manufactured extremely well IMO as compared to other brands;
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or example, look @ how the the hex is attached to the body as compared to others brands such as KYB Gas-a-just that within a year they began to rust on the tubes; contacted company and they said the rust is Not normal but would not honor a return or offer an adjustment.
And all bushings deteriorated too quickly imo.