If you’re an off-roader who wants to upgrade to the performance of a large bore 2.50 inch shock body without a whole lot of hassle or expense, then ADS MESA 2.5 Series Shocks are how you do it.

For starters, the bigger body means the shock holds more fluid to mitigate shock fade, and the shock absorber uses an internal floating piston to ensure the shock operates consistently, with better response and increased longevity.

…Or in less fancy talk, your rig will handle a lot better on your morning commute and your next yee-haw down the trail.

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ADS stands for Arizona Desert Shocks, which should tell you something about the design team’s expertise here.

In fact, ADS has been doing the suspension thing since the 1980s and, during that time, it built a well-earned reputation for supplying performance parts to high caliber off-road race teams. It’s also totally worth mentioning that ADS products are designed and built right in Tucson, Arizona.

For the MESA 2.5 Series, ADS has parlayed its off-road racing experience into an affordable direct replacement shock that’s perfectly suited for daily drivers that like to spend their weekends in the dirt.

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Made in America with American parts, MESA 2.5 Series shocks have a steel body and black anodized billet aluminum caps. They’re fully rebuildable too, and come dialed-in right from the factory—just bolt them on and you’re ready go.

Better still, since these shocks don’t use an external reservoir, they’ll fit right in place of the OE shock with no drilling, cutting, or adjustments necessary.

side view of an ads mesa 2.5 series shock
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ADS makes its MESA 2.5 Series Shocks for a handful of late model truck and SUV models; here are a few of the more popular applications. Click your specific vehicle below for details on pricing and availability.

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Author: Paul Sakalas

Paul is the editor of OnAllCylinders. When he's not writing, you'll probably find him fixing oil leaks in a Jeep CJ-5 or roof leaks in an old Corvette ragtop. Thanks to a penchant for vintage Honda motorcycles, he spends the rest of his time fiddling with carburetors and cleaning chain lube off his left pant leg.