2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Almost time for new shocks...What kind to get?

[firefighter_2000]

Any suggestions for new shocks? Im about to have to replace my tires, get a front end alignment, new shocks, brakes etc. Just curious what kinda shocks everyone is running. I dont need a super heavy duty shock, and since Im all road/highway driving it doesnt have to be an off road shock either. Any/all suggestions are appreciated.

 

[abranz]

I've used rancho, bilstein, and monroes. They're all good but ask yourself how easy it will be to replace one under warrenty. Bilstein required I send the shock to them for evaluation taking weeks leaving the truck down. Therefore I've gone with Monroe Reflex from Napa and they've performed well in spite of working my truck fairly hard hauling/plowing snow, etc.

Tony

 

[fest3er]

KYB GasAjust monotube shocks. They don't wear out, so warantee's not an issue. 160K on mine and they're only slightly looser than when they were new.

 

[kenny61]

KYB GasAjust monotube shocks. They don't wear out, so warantee's not an issue. 160K on mine and they're only slightly looser than when they were new.

Yeah I use the same. I replaced em a while ago just because i thought it was time. When i pulled em out they stiil had the gas charge on em probaly could a left em in

 

[abranz]

I've used kyb's on my cars and never have had one go bad. I don't know know why I did not think of them for my dodge. I guess I was so ****** over how Bilstein handled warranty issues I just bought local, ie napa.

Tony

 

[MRoberts]

I've been happy with my Bilstein 5100's. They are the silver ones, not the yellow ones.

 

[Jim McCarty]

I've got the yellow Bilsteins. Had them for 125,000 miles and they perform like new. Mercedes, BMW and other luxury automakers use them so they must know something. Just my $. 02.

 

[BigEasy]

I just took KYBs off my truck and put on the silver Bilsteins... I can't believe how much better it rides now!

 

[BDaugherty]

Do NOT use Procomp ES3000's. I put them on my 2000 as part of a death wobble cure and they sucked.

When I get around to putting some new shockes on my 2001, I'll probably buy some gas charged shocks from the parts store.

 

[icman95]

I put on Rancho 9000's because they're adjustable with 10 different settings. I keep them on 5 when empty and 9 when loaded or towing. What a difference over stock. Love them!

 

[rluft]

I have about 120,000 miles on a set of Rancho 9000's, with 5 settings. I keep the front set at 3 and the back at 1 empty and 5 loaded. I hook up a heavy trailer and know immediately when I forget to adjust them. So if you haul heavy on occassion Rancho is a good choice.



I also used Edelbrock Inertia shocks on a Toyota pickup. They are self-adjusting and I really liked them on the Toyota, made it handle the curves really well. I sold the pickup with about 20,000 on the shocks so I can't comment on longevity.

 

[Gweeds12V]

If you don't need a heavy duty shock or are just road and highway, les schwab has lifetime warranty on shocks, and have had no problems with them on mine. ride better then the edelbrocks i used to run. can't beat the warranty.

 

[JPulliam]

I've been happy with my Bilstein 5100's. They are the silver ones, not the yellow ones.

Me too Oo.

 

[Davcruz]

I am pleased with the Skyjacker Nitro 8000 series shocks I recently installed. Great price for a nitrogen charged shock. I could not find 5" over Bilstein 5100's, that is why I went with the Sky Jackers, glad I did because they ride great and cost about $20 less per shock.

 

[benhall]

the 5100's have been good so far on mine.

 

[Regcabguy]

I had Bilstein 5100's on my '99 with no issues. I then went with a Kore Chase system that used Bilstein 7100's. I had a little leak in the coupling for the reservoir line which a wrench fixed. According to ORW at the time Rancho's products were the most frequently replaced shock in house.