Shocks

Shocks: The Damper That Controls Every Bump Your Springs Absorb

A shock's job is to control the spring, not carry the load. When a wheel hits a bump, the spring compresses and wants to keep bouncing. The shock turns that motion into heat through valved oil, so the tire settles and stays planted instead of skipping. Fit new shocks when the ride goes floaty, the nose dives under braking, the rear wallows over dips, or you've changed ride height and the old dampers no longer suit the new travel. Worn shocks wear tires unevenly and lengthen stopping distance, so they're a wear item worth replacing in pairs.

What ThreePiece Stocks

There are 2,422 shocks live on this page. From a 1,500-unit sample we count 23 brands, led by Fox Shocks (430 in the sample), KONI (352), Falcon Shocks (232), Rancho, Progressive, Bilstein, ReadyLift, KYB and Eibach, plus King Shocks, Old Man Emu, Truhart and Pro Comp. Prices currently run from $27 to $4,503 for what is in stock right now, not a fixed quote. Of the sampled units, 701 carry vehicle fitment data spanning makes including Ford, Chevrolet, BMW, Honda, Jeep, Toyota, Subaru, Audi and Porsche, on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Camaro, Acura Integra, Mazda Miata, Ford F-150 and Ford Bronco. That fitment set is a sample, so confirm your exact year and model before you buy.

How To Choose

The split is roughly street replacement versus off-road performance. A twin-tube damper like the mid-range offerings restores factory ride cheaply and sits at the low end of the price spread. Above that, remote-reservoir monotube shocks add oil volume and adjustment for heat control on rough terrain, which is why kits like the King 2.5 front pair for the 2021 Bronco and the matching rear pair sit near the top of the range. Lift matters too: Falcon's JL2 3.5 kit for 0-1.5" lift and the 2-4.5" lift version are valved for different heights, so match the shock to your suspension height. For a smooth-body option, the Fox Performance 2.0 shows the entry to reservoir performance.

What Else You Need

Shocks work as part of a system. If you're lifting, pair them with a lift kit or leveling kit matched to your new height. Lowering instead? Look at lowering springs. For an all-in-one strut and spring, see coilovers, and while you're under the vehicle, replace tired bushings so the new dampers work against solid mounts. Browse the full suspension section to see how the pieces fit together.

Fitment and Ordering

Every order ships free, and Affirm and Katapult financing are available at checkout. Not sure which shock suits your build? Call fitment help at 813-535-5801 or reach us through our contact page before you order.

Shocks: The Damper That Controls Every Bump Your Springs Absorb

A shock's job is to control the spring, not carry the load. When a wheel hits a bump, the spring compresses and wants to keep bouncing. The shock turns that motion into heat through valved oil, so the tire settles and stays planted instead of skipping. Fit new shocks when the ride goes floaty, the nose dives under braking, the rear wallows over dips, or you've changed ride height and the old dampers no longer suit the new travel. Worn shocks wear tires unevenly and lengthen stopping distance, so they're a wear item worth replacing in pairs.

What ThreePiece Stocks

There are 2,422 shocks live on this page. From a 1,500-unit sample we count 23 brands, led by Fox Shocks (430 in the sample), KONI (352), Falcon Shocks (232), Rancho, Progressive, Bilstein, ReadyLift, KYB and Eibach, plus King Shocks, Old Man Emu, Truhart and Pro Comp. Prices currently run from $27 to $4,503 for what is in stock right now, not a fixed quote. Of the sampled units, 701 carry vehicle fitment data spanning makes including Ford, Chevrolet, BMW, Honda, Jeep, Toyota, Subaru, Audi and Porsche, on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Camaro, Acura Integra, Mazda Miata, Ford F-150 and Ford Bronco. That fitment set is a sample, so confirm your exact year and model before you buy.

How To Choose

The split is roughly street replacement versus off-road performance. A twin-tube damper like the mid-range offerings restores factory ride cheaply and sits at the low end of the price spread. Above that, remote-reservoir monotube shocks add oil volume and adjustment for heat control on rough terrain, which is why kits like the King 2.5 front pair for the 2021 Bronco and the matching rear pair sit near the top of the range. Lift matters too: Falcon's JL2 3.5 kit for 0-1.5" lift and the 2-4.5" lift version are valved for different heights, so match the shock to your suspension height. For a smooth-body option, the Fox Performance 2.0 shows the entry to reservoir performance.

What Else You Need

Shocks work as part of a system. If you're lifting, pair them with a lift kit or leveling kit matched to your new height. Lowering instead? Look at lowering springs. For an all-in-one strut and spring, see coilovers, and while you're under the vehicle, replace tired bushings so the new dampers work against solid mounts. Browse the full suspension section to see how the pieces fit together.

Fitment and Ordering

Every order ships free, and Affirm and Katapult financing are available at checkout. Not sure which shock suits your build? Call fitment help at 813-535-5801 or reach us through our contact page before you order.