Choosing Shocks for your Nissan Frontier
We made this guide specifically for the Frontier, based on thousands of miles running these shocks ourselves, and thousands of customers' feedback. We address different budgets, different vehicle uses & needs (plush daily comfort, more handling, off-road, etc), and identifying exactly what these shocks mean for your Nissan. We truly test these products ourselves, and are open to any and all questions for your vehicle, reach out to us with any questions!
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Excellent factory upgrade for improved handling
- Long lasting, very durable
- Reduces nose dive and body roll
- Capable for heavy duty use, easy 4x4 trails
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Higher tier shock, higher price
- Yellow isn't everyone's favorite color
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Budget level factory replacement shocks
- Restores off-the-lot ride characteristics
- Softest riding shock available for most applications
- Lifespan is typical of factory shocks
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Control for soft or firm compression damping
- Thick bodied, large oil volume
- Excellent adjustable shock for the price
- 90-day Ride Guarantee by Rancho
- Knobs prone to breakage, we replace them for free
- Adjustment settings are imperceptible for some drivers
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Leveling-Kit ability for certain apps
- Great off-road capable shock upgrade
- Durable, long lasting
- Improved handling on & off-road
- Heavy Duty, Tow, Haul capable
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Performance Shock, higher price
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Leveling-Kit ability for certain apps
- Great off-road capable shock upgrade
- Durable, long lasting
- Improved handling on & off-road
- Heavy Duty, Tow, Haul capable
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Performance Shock, higher price
2 dollar signs out of 4
3 dollar signs out of 4
- Coilovers provide Leveling-kit ability
- Excellent High Performance entry level shock
- Handles hard hits well
- Improves handling and traction in all terrains
- Rebuildable / Serviceable
- Higher price point compared to similar offerings
- Requires servicing for optimal performance
- Firmer than factory and other factory-like upgrades