A Monotube shock like a Bilstein 5100, Fox 2.0 or Eibach Pro Truck , always are shaft down. This is because the hardened shaft is stronger then the shock body. Any hit to the body can damage it, and the shock can't function. Piston can't travel through a irregular surface.
A twin tube, like...
To lay it out the Ranger has the 34's R/T Trails on it.
I have the AT3's on a 2001 2wd Explorer Sport in a 31x10.5x15R, so a little lighter vehicle.
Comparing the two
R/T Trails
Quieter
Smoother
Better Off Road
Decent wet traction
AT3:
Noiser
Firmer
Better Street manners
Better wet...
I have the Toyo R/T Trails in 285/75R17. Been pretty happy with them so far. Came from KO2's and AT3W's before that.
If you only wheel a few times a year, I would not do them. Stay with a A/T. I have the Toyo AT3's on another truck, and really like them. I have KO3' on order for a...
Take a look at Coastal for a install guide. There's are bolt on, and what i have. You just have to weld them yourself.
https://www.coastaloffroad.com/product-page/2019-2021-ford-ranger-kickout-rock-slider-weld-together-kit-bolt-on/
The Toyota Tacoma (2nd & 3rd Gen) top mounts, although very close in design use a different bolt pattern. If redrilled, it could be possible. I have actually dipped my toes into this, trying to get a longer travel shock up front. You would also need a minimum of a 3" lift probably.
No warranty. I saw the truck it came out of. Was a little side swipe. The trans will fail again, just hopefully not for another 5 years, by then I'll have be done with it probably. I've already put 5k on it with no issues. Will do a oil and filter change in another 25k
No different than a trailer. Plus when the brake lights come on the yellow turning indicator/hazard will flash a few times first to catch your attention. Additionally you can still see the tail lights on the RV and any night driving I would just put the running lights on for the Ranger.