Shocks on old maxx...I know, probably beaten to death...

[JThiessen]

I'm trying to hook my B'in Law up with some better shocks for his old school emaxx. I've searched on here a little and looks like losi 8 shocks have been mentioned several times. My question on those are is that buggy or truggy? Is there a difference between the two? Front or Rear? I'd think it would be better to get the longer rears, and shorten the stroke if need be....
If buggy, do guys just set them up with 4 shocks, or 8?
Also, looks like there are some decent buys on Mugen truggy shocks on ebay - should be about the same too, right?