A second opinion shop for Shocks in CO

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My dealer recommended that I replace the shocks in the front end of my RAM, but I'd like a second opinion. Does anyone know where to get one in the Denver/North Front Range area of Colorado?

THANKS!!

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Mark Callahan

1998. 5 3500 4x4 24V 5spd, Geno's Muffler Kit, Chrome exhaust, Western Hauler Headache Rack, Chrome Rocker Panels, A-Pillar Mounted Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, No Turbo Silencer Ring (Yeah Baby!)

 

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Speaking for Colorado Springs, I cannot recommend a dealer here. However, I installed RS9000s a few months ago in my 2wd and they were a big improvement.

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'95 2500 SLT ClubCab, automatic, 3. 54 LSD

 

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Stock shocks are El Cheapo! My stock rear shocks had 1/4" free play after only 3K miles. Any aftermarket shocks will be light years ahead of the stockers. Rancho, Edelbrock, Bilstein, Pro Comp are all good shocks imo. The Roadmasters + Edelbrocks really tamed the rear end bounce/jounce in my 2500 4x4. The wife no longer makes unhappy noises and reaches for the grab handles on bumpy back roads #ad


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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

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Uh, I live in Denver. My opinion? They're shot (assuming they are OE). I recently put on 4 Pro Comps (front & rear), total cost was $100, including a can of black hammerite. Much better.

For a test, try this. From a slow roll (~5 mph), jam the brakes. If the front end bobs excessivly, time for new shocks.

I also installed roadmasters at the same time as the rear shocks (before the front). The ride was much improved, but it's hard to say which had a greater effect.

Pete

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'97 2500 CC 4X4 5spd Sport
'83 K5 Blazer 350 TBI (ex 6. 2), 39. 5 TSLs, 3" lift, Dana 60/GM 14 blt, Detroits

 

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Mark,

I can point you to 2 really good dealers around the Denver area. 1st - Johnsons Auto Plaza off of Hwy 85 and Hwy 7 (Brighton). 2nd - Christophers Dodge, off of hwy 6 and Colfax (Golden). Both dealers have treated me great. Please feel free to send me and e-mail if you would like further information on these dealers.

Kevin

 

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My 96 2500 4x4 used to wander going straight, brakes locked up prematurely, and the driver used to talk to God a lot in turns. We changed to Rancho shocks and steering stabilizer. Now the truck behaves pretty nice, and fast corners are just fun and not a religious experience.

 

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Thanks guys! You guys rule... another reason it is great to be in Colorado !

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Mark Callahan

1998. 5 3500 4x4 24V 5spd, Geno's Muffler Kit, Chrome exhaust, Western Hauler Headache Rack, Chrome Rocker Panels, A-Pillar Mounted Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, No Turbo Silencer Ring (Yeah Baby!)

 

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Originally posted by azcummins:
Thanks guys! You guys rule... another reason it is great to be in Colorado !

Now, about that handle... #ad


Pete