Where did you get that from because they wrote it as if they were doing a middle school project, and with that kind of writing I dont know how reputable the source is. Either way, I still vote some gnar Ranchos

 

sorry that reading wasn't up to par, it was from 4x4review.com. Im not trying to sit here and argue the purpose of a reservoir shock Im just pointing out that there is more than one reason (increased oil capacity) to having a rese. Here is a shock glossary it took me two seconds to find on TrailLessTraveled.com:

"Glossary

Shock

Emulsion: An emulsion shock has no internal floating piston to separate the nitrogen from the shock fluid. Emulsion (or aeration) quickly leads to shock fade and less efficient damping because the shock fluid changes viscosity allowing it to freely pass through the piston and valve-shims.

Reservoir: Reservoir equipped shocks (both external and internal) feature a floating piston that separates the nitrogen from the shock fluid in order to eliminate the possibility of aerating the shock fluid, which quickly leads to fading performance.

External Reservoir: An external reservoir can mounted either piggy-back (mounted directly to the shock body), or remotely (attached to the shock body by a flexible hose). External reservoir shocks are often used in applications where a long shock stroke is needed in relation to overall shock length in a confined mounting space.

Shock Fade: Performance deterioration due to overheating or emulsion/aeration of shock fluid and the nitrogen charge. Excessive heat within the shock can cause the shock fluid to thin (lose viscosity). Shocks are usually valved for a specific oil weight and changes in viscosity compromise the intended damping characteristics of the shock. Shock fade is often a result of prolonged periods of high speed driving over severe terrain such as “whoops” or braking bumps."

 

If you want some extra travel...and still on a budget..Check out the CST long travel coil bucket...not coil over kit... throw a 12in king or fox, or SAW smooth body in there, adn strap and bump it right, and it will work awesome, be under 2G and give you the look and some function. OR just save up...H&M is the standard in the best for the 97-03. Camburg got theirs from H&M..CST's c/o kit is decent...not boxed lowers or alumn uppers, but it gets the job done, and cheaper..uses fabtech spindles tapped for the uniball..Which is going to free up travel. Coil bucket uses upper uniball but ball joint lower i believe... Chek out Richer racing, weld tec, JD Fab, Fugitive fab, And so on..there is alot of options..dont ddo the fab tech LT kit though..uses only Ball joints, and you will go through em like nothin. Or if you really just want the look, Get some spindles...through a smooth body shock in there like an 8in. stroke, 2.5in, and take the sway bar off, and put a small limit stap in there so yuor B's dont max out and go for it..HA...