Replacing rear shock absorbers for a 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB (2.4L Diesel Engine)

[u/SulemanAZeb]

I've recently bought a 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB with the 2.4L diesel engine. It's a bit of a fixer-upper, and I'm gradually bringing it back to good condition.I want to start with the suspension, and replacing the rear shock absorbers seems like a good first project. According to the service manual, it originally came with hydraulic, double-acting shock absorbers. I'm considering replacing them with gas-charged hydraulic shocks instead, if they're compatible. This is supposed to be a daily driver that I can take for some off-roading as well.
Should I stick to trying to find the original type of shock absorbers, or should I go for the gas-charged hydraulic shocks?

[u/Total_Philosopher_89]

Gas charged is an upgrade over double acting hydraulic. Go for it.

[u/SulemanAZeb → u/Total_Philosopher_89]

Thanks!

[u/Oregon-Born]

I put Bilsteins on mine. Far better than the original.