New Shocks 2016 Diesel

[beaverguy]

Got my Ram shocks changed today.2016 Ram 2500 4X4.. At 40.210 miles.. The fronts were totally shot & the backs were almost gone also. Installed Bilsteen 4600 all the way around. We'll see how these last.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

How did your determine the shocks were toast already?

 

[beaverguy]

How did your determine the shocks were toast already?

When going over RR tracks the front felt loose and shook ( After removing Fronts I pushed in and no return at all !!)

 

[nukegm]

while changing oil few days ago, i noticed front shock drivers side was wet on the lower section and had debris stuck to it. 16k. 2500 tradesman. i assume its toast. seems like an awful short lifespan to me. cheers!

 

[Cummins12V98]

Can you post a pic of the old shocks? Do they say Made In USA Nitrogen?

 

[Larry Sciblo]

Just saw this post and having really no issues with my shocks at 46K miles, thought I would crawl under the beast and check them out. The previous owner installed the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags, so the rears are good. The right front appears to have a leak, although not bad.

Cummins12V98 is correct MADE IN THE USA Gas Pressurized. See photo.

 

[beaverguy]

Can you post a pic of the old shocks? Do they say Made In USA Nitrogen?

No pics but they did say Mopar made in U.S.A. They looked exactly like the one pictured in the previous reply. It didn't say who the maker was ..

 

[Cummins12V98]

I am not at my place to look but I am certain mine said NITROGEN.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I am not at my place to look but I am certain mine said NITROGEN.

Different grade shocks on different trim levels???

 

[Cummins12V98]

Different grade shocks on different trim levels???

 

[beaverguy]

My shocks were on 2016 Laramie 2500 4x4

 

[Shiner]

Different grade shocks on different trim levels???

More like different roads all over the country, rust belt has potholes from hell that can swallow a complete tire. I have had 2 destroyed wheels and 2 tires destroyed on my car because of these. Shocks don't last around here. Lots of highway/interstate is different than backroad/city driving.

 

[Cummins12V98]

My question is does RAM provide different quality shocks based on Trim level, my truck is a LongHorn.. My Son just told me his said "NITROGEN" also on his Limited.

 

[Cummins2014]

My question is does RAM provide different quality shocks based on Trim level, my truck is a LongHorn.. My Son just told me his said "NITROGEN" also on his Limited.

I have a set of takeoffs off my sons 2016 3500 Bighorn, he did a lift as soon as he bought it. Saving until My OE ‘s are worn out . I just took a look at these takeoffs sitting in the garage. They only say “gas filled”, not the word nitrogen. Also made in the USA

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I have a Bighorn and my originals said gas filled on them. They were leaking right around 10K miles.

 

[Shiner]

I have a set of takeoffs off my sons 2016 3500 Bighorn, he did a lift as soon as he bought it. Saving until My OE ‘s are worn out . I just took a look at these takeoffs sitting in the garage. They only say “gas filled”, not the word nitrogen. Also made in the USA

Regardless, the gas is nitrogen.

 

[Cummins2014]

Regardless, the gas is nitrogen.

I was just pointing out the word "nitrogen" was not on the shock, yes GAS filled. I think what 12V is wondering if there is a difference in the quality of the shocks, well the wording appears to be different, no idea if the quality is any different .

My 2014 Laramie, the shocks seem okay at 40K, will check them over a bit better to make sure.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I was just pointing out the word "nitrogen" was not on the shock, yes GAS filled. I think what 12V is wondering if there is a difference in the quality of the shocks, well the wording appears to be different, no idea if the quality is any different .

My 2014 Laramie, the shocks seem okay at 40K, will check them over a bit better to make sure.

YES, I will see if I can get a pic of the ones I took off the front of my LongHorn then we can compare part numbers.

 

[Cummins2014]

YES, I will see if I can get a pic of the ones I took off the front of my LongHorn then we can compare part numbers.

That would be interesting, I will take a look at my Laramie also. I would of thought they all had the same quality of shock, who knows . I kept my sons, they are brand new, I will use them up before buying any new ones

 

[Shiner]

I was just pointing out the word "nitrogen" was not on the shock, yes GAS filled. I think what 12V is wondering if there is a difference in the quality of the shocks, well the wording appears to be different, no idea if the quality is any different .

My 2014 Laramie, the shocks seem okay at 40K, will check them over a bit better to make sure.

Yeah, I get it. I would bet just an average shock across the board unless off road package.