What is a good heavy duty shock for the H3 Alpha???

[2007HummerH2]

I replaced my shocks back when I first bought my H3. They aren't bad, but I don't care for the ride.....they are a little softer than the oem ones. Looking for a heavy duty shock that gives the ride of oem or slightly stiffer...What do you suggest?
I have noticed Rancho sells them, but not to sure about their products.

 

[alrock]

There are a lot of Bilstein fans here. What were your replacement shocks?

 

[JGBB04]

Why not go back OEM?

 

[TAPDH3T]

Can u replace oem shocks with rancho 9000's.. I have brand new set for lift but cant afford now!!!

 

[Jarvis]

I haven't run Rancho's on my H3 yet, but I used to run them all the time back in the day on my Jeeps and Broncos. They were a quality product.

 

[06 H3]

Let bebe chime in here...I think she said the shocks were too short and were being overextended.

 

[2007HummerH2]

I could go back to OEM, but they want way to much money for them......plus mine were the championship edition red ones, which you can't get. Still have the OEM ones but were toast when I got the H3 with only 24,000 miles. Guy towed a huge boat with the 3. I found out about that after I bought it.
Last year I bought KYB heavy duty shocks. Ran them in a few of my other rides, and was always happy with them, but they seem way to soft for the 3.

 

[2007HummerH2]

Can u replace oem shocks with rancho 9000's.. I have brand new set for lift but cant afford now!!!

I believe you can run the Rancho 9000's with a stock ride height 3....It should be fine. I'll have to check their site.

 

[ALPHA of JONESY]

I would highly recommend the Fox Racing Piggy Back Shox. I put them on my H3 Alpha last year after the piece of crap ProComp MX-6's began leaking after only having them on for about 14 months and only 3 mild 4x4 trips. And yes, they are on the pricey side, but my on/off road performance has greatly improved and now I don't feel like I'm over working the shocks offroad and I have better control over the vehicle. The best place I could find with a great price was High Country Performance 4x4 here in Colorado (thanks again Brady). The only thing that sucked was I had to wait about a month for for they came in, but they were worth the wait. If youare interested I would contactTimgcobecasue he works at High Country and could probably hook you up.