How long do the OEM shocks last

[Dane]

They last about as long as it takes the paint on them to dry



You don't know what you're missing running the stockers forever. It's one of those things you didn't know what you were missing until you experienced something better. Try a set of Bilsteins and you'll see what I'm talking about. I DO use my truck daily, so ride comfort and handling (yes, 3. 5 ton trucks do handle better with good shocks) is important to me.



Just my viewpoint...

 

[Pit Bull]

I just ordered them

I just ordered the Bilsteins BE5-2549 & BE5-2550 from SHOX.com on the internet. $249. 80, should have them in a week or sooner. I did this not because I hate the way the stock shocks ride, but I put Bilsteins on a 2001 Tundra 1/2 ton and the improvement over the stock ride was like WOW. Based on what everyone has said about the improvement they have experenced, I gotta have them Thanks all for the imput.

Denny

 

[icarus33]

There is no doubt that there is a thing called "Shock BOMBing". It's a noticeable upgrade; remember how your trucks character changed when replacing the fueling plate or adding that fueling/timing box. The last time I drove a friends 3500 and drove over a speedbump, I chuckled and asked him "Are you running with the fronts set on 1 (Rancho 9000 lingo)". I entirely forgot that he had never upgraded to Rancho's.



ic

 

[Missouri Mule]

I recently replaced mine stock shocks, truck ( 5 1/2 years old) had about 120,000 on it. The truck didn't seem to hold the road ( un even with small dips) as good and would bounce a liitle to much on a good size dip.

I have no complaints about the stock shock they held up good especially with some of the loads I put on them.

 

[DarrellB]

Guys, put the bilsteins on Saturday and they ride great. the stock front shocks were so bad I could completely collaps them with my hands and the rears weren't much better. The ride seems a little firmer than the stocks but thats good it is a 3/4ton truck and it should have shocks for a 3/4ton on it not the wallowing stockers that was on it. The install isn't to bad but you'll need some big metric wrenches and sockets. The driver's side front is the hardest because of all the brake lines and wiring and the passenger side rear I had to take the sway bar loose to get the lowerer shock bolt out and drop the spare tire to it saves time.



All in all it's not bad and well worth it on the ride quallity. I would start at the front and work your way back. (get the hard one first and the rest is down hill. Took me about 2. 5 hour and 7 beers.



Big D

 

[jbone]

Big Toy, I agree with most of the posts--I think the guys who keep there stock ones, just don't know how great an improvement you get with after-market shocks.

Try'm you'll like 'em..... R, J. B.

 

[Hammer]

At 45,000 miles my stock shocks were toast,,The front ones woulkd expand on acceleration like a 90/10 drag shock,,Upon removal,both fronts and rears,you could easily collapse them with little or no force,,I do not haul anything in mine at all but me,,PA roads are a little hard on them also,,I changed mine to the new Edelbrock Performer IAS series and they have performed flawlessly,,No more body roll and they easily adjust to what ever style of road you happen to be on,,I'd agree with everybody else that after 25,000 miles(and that is stretching it) stock shocks are JUNK,,you may want to find a member near you who has done theirs already to see what your missing.....

 

[Lube Man]

Factory shocks at 50K seem like brand new!