Gen1 shock advice?

[GrantCee]

It’s getting time to replace the shocks on my ’87 SWB (2.6l w/5spd). Like most rigs, it spends 80% of its time on pavement, the rest of it on gravel, unmaintained, and “historic” roads. I don’t rock crawl or mud at all. Many of the roads I travel are heavily rutted or washboarded. (It’s the washboard that gives that short wheelbase a rough time!)

Of course everyone suggests KYB Gas-A-Just, but I’ve heard that they’re on the stiff side. I don’t want a firmer ride if that means it’s going to be rough or "walk" sideways on the washboard.

Others suggest the Bilstein 4600, but they only make them for the rear (no front models available according to the Bilstein website.) I need front and rear.

Any suggestions (or more feedback on the KYB?)

[GrantCee]

I have Tokico Trekmasters on mine, can't report on longevity but i liked them. They were really inexpensive too.

Looks like those are hard to find now; I'm told Tokico is out of the aftermarket business and only sells OEM.

In the meantime, I found the part number for the Bilstein 4600 fronts (for some reason Bilstein thinks they only fit 88-90) so that's the direction I'm going.

Next month, though; I've bought enough parts this month!

[MontyPtn]

Would you happen to have that part number for the fronts? Thanks!

I've been scratching my head why they would only list part numbers for the rears.

[GrantCee]

Would you happen to have that part number for the fronts? Thanks!

I've been scratching my head why they would only list part numbers for the rears.

Sorry to be so very late getting back to this thread...I hope this is still helpful!

Bilstein part # is B6 4600 24-013369

Bilstein lists them for '88 to '90 Monteros, but not for the earlier models - even though they use the same part from Mitsubishi! Just one of those little things Monty owners need to know that the companies themselves don't.