what type of shocks

Rancho have been generally dudded here over the last couple of years as I recall. My formula (similar to yours) after I'd had enough of the homework, is....
Front - mono tube HP gas (runs cooler and minimal damage risk - chose Koni - there are one or two others - Bils etc).
Rear - twin tube HP gas - not so cool but better damage resistance (chose TJM XGS - there are many others). If your current ones are sound, though old, they make good spares for those out of the way, really rough trips, IMO.

Why change from stock toyota shocks.
If the rest of the suspension is stock I would shout it a set of new toyota shocks. Ask your local dealer for trade grade prices and I think you will be very surprised how cheap they are.
I just did an ayers rock, gunbarrell HW, Ghan railway and simpson crossing on stock toyota shocks and they performed well. I did have uprated springs so a little stiffer shocks would have been slightly better but the toyota shocks were faultless.

Hope this helps
120scruiser

I have had RANCHO RS5000 on the front now for around 8000k’s Not much I know but no issues yet, I think people tend to have issues with RANCHO’s when they run a heavy Loaded 4WD with coil sprigs over a lot of ruff roads along with Hard core 4Wding for this application a big bore shock would be a better option Then you look at the list of other shock’s they have F**ked and you wonder why the have a grudge agenised RANCHO.

That being said there are a few people on here who run RANCHO with no problems, you just need to remember that every product can have problems and for the $210 for the pair of RS5000 there are not pricey at all.

I just returned from a 5day 3100k’s trip and discovered my front right top Rubber shock bush shredded, Not RANCHO’s fault but mine I used my old Original shock Bushing’s which sit slightly different and were larger so the TOP hat’s on the new shock were to small to hold them properly. That throne in with corrugated roads and some speed shredded them. I thought they would be better being larger and they held the shock a little better as well but well I was wrong, swapped back to the new correct sized ones today and all is good.

Greetings

Cost effective, try the Munro brand. Available most places you travel and from personal experience worked well on my 4 runner. With the kilometres on your originals you will notice a BIG difference when they are replaced.

Regards

Paul

100 000 definately due for a change.

I had standard toyota shocks on my troopy for many years and replaced them many times. I later switched to Old Man Emu and wished I did it sooner. The difference was dramatic.

Dont fool around with standard items, they are ok but are made cheap to keep costs down. Stranded at cape york with a bad shock and broken spring is not worth the dollars saved.Or the divorce !

I used standard springs with the OME shocks to keep the price down, upgrade later to better ones if the ride is still unacceptable.

Have fun !

Jayse76

I am running the RS9000X adjustable's and have only good things to say about them

I think you will find that OME do a shock which is valved to suit the OE springs. Aust made and very good quality. Very good nation wide back up if you do happen to need service or warranty.

Hi Jayse76
Go to post 28846 it might be of some assistance.
Friar

If you want the best ones I would go for Bilsteins if you got IFS or Koni without IFS.

I have a 99 Hilux Dualcab SR5 (3litre diesel) and have fitted heavy duty Old Man Emus.
I find the front too hard on corrigations but good on the black top.
The rear is good when not carrying a load but does not control the ride when loaded. The next shocks I get will be adjustable.
Regards
Scooby

Personally don't think you can go past Koni's!! A good feature is they can be serviced for $80 a shock ---- will last you the life of the vehicle easy!

Most reliable shocks for the sort of trips you're planning are the factory Toyota shocks. You will probably find they are also the cheapest option.

ive been to cape york twice in the past 18 months in a lc 100 standard suspension, no problems at all. so recommend toyota geear

fred