Bilsteins or Ranchos on 2500 front end?

[HGDMARTN]

I have finally found a place to buy a set of Ranchos for the front of my 2wd 2500. But, I was reading my latest TDR and I think I remember reading that Bilsteins may be a better choice for my front since I do not do any heavy pulling. Anybody have any reasons why one is better than the other? Also, where can I get them from the net at a discount?

Thanks in advance.

David

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'00 2500QC-LWB 2WD 6sp. loaded with a bunch of goodies that I would not have ordered if I bought the truck new.

 

[Dieselnerd]

Try this place. I got my Rancho's from them. I don't know if they are the cheapest or not but I thought the prices were fair.
http://www.ntwonline.com/ntw0799/pages/shocks.html

 

[Arcticat]

Do not only do the front shocks. Your ride will get no better, in my case it was WORSE! The key to the better ride is to soften the rear suspension so that it is closer to the way the front reacts to the road. Do all four and use Rancho 9000's is JMHO.

 

[larryq]

The dreaded Bilstien VS Rancho debate!!!!

Hands down... . Bilstiens.....

Then again. . what is it they say about opinions?????

Honestly, I wend the Bilstien way and am impressed.

I like how their shocks are DESIGNED and SET for a particular GVWR.

They don't make them for many applications. The 8800 LB GVWR Ram 3500 and 2500 are ones that they do cover.


Larry


P. S. do all 4 or you won't be happy with the result!!!!

 

[JohnE]

2wd & 4 wd are completely different animals when it comes to shocks.

I have a 97 CC 2wd and run KYBs. It rides better loaded than empty.

One buddy has a 95 SC 4WD with KYBs. His ride is very good empty, but without the airbags wouldn't be good loaded.

Another buddy has RS900's on his 98 QC 4wd and loves them. He softened the numbers way down for the freeway work and loves the adjustments for offroad work.

Another buddy with a 92 Ford diesel put on KYBs. With that Twin I-beam tire eater system it wasn't enough. He was thinking on adding airbags, too.

Evan Beck was going through this same debate last year with his 2wd. I don't remember what he picked.

My 2 bits
John E

 

[work2muchplay2little]

I love the Bilsteins in my Tahoe, great ride. Have'nt tried 'em in my truck yet, only 27K "easy" miles. Probably soon though #ad


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Kurt Voss
********* 1999 2500 24VCTD AUTO 4x4 QC LB Laramie SLT, Luverne stainless steel nerf bars, 3 piece bug deflector, mopar mud flaps, Line-X bedliner, Blue Chip Fuel Management System (Premium), Psychotty Air, DD3's,TTPM, DD 4" exhaust, HX40, DTT VB/TC(91%) , Mag-Hytec transmission pan... YEEEEEHAAAA!!
2000 4x4 Z71 Tahoe, all options, rear AC, brush guard, nerf bars, mobile video system, after market 3rd row seat... the ultimate urban assault vehicle!

 

[LSMITH]

The price of the two is within a couple of bucks, so no real difference there. Put the Rancho's on and if you don't like the ride you get out and turn the knob. Put the Bilsteins on and if you don't like the ride you... ..... sell them? I have the Rancho's and love them. I would pay $100 a shock now that I have them. The adjustabilty sold me.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Rancho 9000's Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member