'15 3500 rear air suspension shocks

[CFulton]

Anyone had to replace the rear shocks---thinking of changing mine (39000 miles) but no joy finding a replacement. Or are we stuck with OEM?

 

[MudChucker]

I've been thinking about adding air bags to my 15 3500 but I want the oem look... Just got to figure out what I have to buy.

 

[SnoKing]

I've been thinking about adding air bags to my 15 3500 but I want the oem look... Just got to figure out what I have to buy.

What does that have to do with OP's question? SNOKING

 

[MudChucker]

Dude, thank you for your post. And while I understand my post is related to rear end suspension, and not specific to shocks as the OP mentions, your comments appears to be related to your mood. So I ask you, how does your comment relate to the OP?

 

[MudChucker]

More importantly, my comment relates to the OP in that A.) I have the same truck B.) it is implied that as I commented about air bags, I was suggesting that I don't care for the shocks either and have been considering airbags to mitigate compression or preloading of the shocks while under load.

 

[Bob4x4]

The oem shocks are gas pressurized.If they have'nt leaked not much reason to change unless you are upgrading to a custom valved unit.

 

[SnoKing]

The oem shocks are gas pressurized.If they have'nt leaked not much reason to change unless you are upgrading to a custom valved unit.

^^^^ What he said!

When I thought about putting RANCHO 9000's on my 2015 last year, they did not list a number for the 2015 3500. I called them and told them that the 2013-2015 have the same OEM setup. They replied that if they did not list them for my 2015 they would not warranty the installation. So I have not worried about it after learning the OEM were gas filled.

SNOKING

 

[Cummins12V98]

Anyone had to replace the rear shocks---thinking of changing mine (39000 miles) but no joy finding a replacement. Or are we stuck with OEM?

Biltein's are NOT available for factory rear air ride trucks. I have zero issue with my OE US Made nitrogen rear shocks.*

 

[DGamelin]

I just replaced the rears at 59k with stock ones, couldn't find aftermarket. They had some oil coming out of them. The right one was worse. The ride had gotten really harsh. I was concerned about damaging other air ride components. Wasn't sure if it was the shocks or the new tires I had just put on. But the tires were stock replacement. So that shouldn't have been issue. After taking the shocks off and looking at them they are unusual, a really long body with a short stroke in comparison to the body.
Extended length is really important if looking for aftermarket shock.

 

[Cummins12V98]

DGamelin thanks for mentioning the shocks. *I will keep an eye on mine. *I have the extended warranty so if they leak I will have THEM replace them.