I have an 04z and the front shocks are way too stiff i get blisters on my hands from it. Do the 05s and up shocks with rezzies make a big difference? I see them on ebay for around 225$. Also is the rear shock the same throughout the years or did it change also?

main concern is will they ride a lot smoother....and also do i need to put new lock nuts on or reuse the old?

How much do you weigh? The LAST thing I would call the stock shocks on any of the model years from 03-08' is too stiff..... The wallow in the corners and blow through the travel in the choppy stuff and I'm only 165lbs in full gear.

im 155 pounds...yea i know im light, but it feels like the shocks dont absorb bumbs very well

I would recommend getting the 2005+ shocks and getting them revalved to your weight and riding conditions

I got some 06 shocks i'm going to be selling =D

What kind of tire pressures are you running??...that can make a huge difference also.

i would definitely get the 05+ shocks. they are way better than the 03-04 shocks.