Monroe Reflex or Sensa Trac

[Andrew Tollison 3]

Which shock do you think is the best to get for my 04 ST 4X4, the Monroe Reflex or the Sensa Trac? I am going to get the shocks replaced in about and get an alignment 2 weeks when I am on vacation and I dont know which to get. Any suggestions?



I am also considering these for the rear

http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/ProductDetail.do?id=3858902&keyword=shock&descriptionId=2631



Andrew

 

[Tom Schindler]

Sensa-Trac shocks are more of a car style shock there the Reflex are truck shocks. Between those two, I would go with the Reflex.



Honestly, if I were to do it all over I would go with Bilsteins or KYB Monomax.





Tom

 

[EddieS'04]

For a softer ride go sensatrac. IMO, with the 4x4 having a heavier front suspension, I would go reflex for the extra dampening. I have a 4x2 and they are not to stiff for me..

 

[Andy G]

For some reason I was under the impression that the only difference between the Reflex and Sensatrac was the Reflex had poly bushings and the sensatracs are plain old rubber......





But I could be mistaken..............







I have the Reflex on mine, would definately recommend



cheers,

Andy

 

[Richard L]

Andy,

The Poly bushings vs the rubber bushings is more than just a different material, The polyurathane bushings eliminate the play in the bushing causing a slightly firmer ride. You can stiffen up the ride considerably by simply replacing all the OEM rubber suspension bushing with polyurathane.



...Rich

 

[Dallas Starr]

Reflex's. Its a bit of a stiffer ride but as a result you reduce body roll around corners etc...



and IMO there is a reason why they are more expensive, its a better product. And rmember, The reflex are the exact same shock as the Rancho RSX's.



Dallas

 

[Casey B]

For street riding go with sensatracs. If you offroad I would go with reflexes.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

In answer to Andrew's question about which shocks to buy for your 4x4, get the KYB Monomax - you won't regret the extra money as they are a far superior shock. I know as I have had both.



Rich, You are absolutely right about the poly bushings. Before I replaced the rubber bushings that came with the KYB Gas-A-Just (monotube) shocks they felt very close to OEM shocks, and after replacing the bushings (mentioned in the post on springs last nigh) I have a much more controlled ride except for still having the side-to-side motion after going over a bump diagonally.

 

[Ron Tobias]

I have the REFLEX and love them! They are stiff and give more of a truck like ride but the increased stability and bump handling is excellent!

 

[Chris Taylor]

I agree with C... I went with the SensaTracs, because I do mostly street riding. Had them a year now and they still seem fine to me.

 

[vern k 2]

I just installed the sensa-tracs last week, and after a week of riding around, i think i could have gone with the reflexes.

 

[darryl jones]

i have the sensa tracs for street driving they are fine but my st is a 2wd they are a little soft