I bought these to replace the Monroes someone had installed on my 2003 S10 crew cab. I wanted a stiffer ride more suited for a truck. The Bilsteins do just that while providing a comfortable ride. They cost more but are worth it...shop around for the best price.
I bought these rear shocks for my 1991 S-10 4x4. They perform great and stopped the bouncing over dips and bumps. I had to slightly raise the boot on the shock to prevent the boot from being buckled.