lol, they'll probably be rougher...

this is going to be subjective.

 

Do you need new shocks or looking to upgrade? If it were me and didn't need shocks right away I'd get the new tire carrier....then sell the rancho to get some money for new Bilsteins. Thats what I would do.

 

Depending on the valving of the shock, it will affect your ride for daily usage. Bilsteins may be the better choice for street usage

If the "The rancho is the biggest pain in my a$&.", then why ask us?

 

I was in the exact same predicament a month ago. Between an LoD rear bumper with tire carrier and Fox Shocks.

I went with the tire carrier mostly because my shocks are bad, but not yet bad enough. The front right had the bushings blow out and now I get a nice clunk over speed bumps.

I say tire carrier.

 

Like someone mentioned before, unless you are doing anything off road at moderate to high speed (like pre-runnung), the shocks will be pure eye candy. Bling. If your tire carrier is a pain in the ass then replace it. Go for something that adds purpose like a rotopax or cargo rack.

Function over form.

 

Hmm, that's a tough one. buy them both Seriously I would go with the bumper and then get some ome long travel shocks. but that just me.

 

Performance or convienence? I would normally say performance, but if you already have bilsteins and you get in the back of the Jeep every day...I say the tire carrier if the rancho is that bothersome.

 

OK. If someone will give me 300.00 for my rancho, I am going to buy them both. Come on guys. Help me out. I will not ship though. And I will throw in a case of beer.