IAS Performer Edelbrock Shocks ????

[SquareDave]

My 2004 Ram 2500 4x4 (70,000 miles) has started the "Shock Absorber Tap Dance" on these California freeways. I purchased a set of Edelbrock's IAS Performer series (33414 and 34414) that are supposedly for this truck, but haven't had time to install them yet. Upon close inspection, the oem shocks on the front are larger with a bigger shaft diameter than what I bought. The mounting hardware that came with the new shocks looks almosy flimsy compared to what is currently on the truck.



Is anyone out there in TDR-land using these particular shock absorbers on a 3rd Generation Ram 2500 CTD? If so, what's your assessment? The terse non-answer I got from Edelbrock doesn't exactly have me brimming over with confidence.



Getting nervous,

Dave

 

[MickeyMiller]

I went to Edelbrock IAS Performer shocks at about 70K also... don't know the parts numbers, just ordered from 4 Wheel Parts Wholesaler. I wanted to go with Bilstiens, but the were not available at the time. That said, I've been pretty happy with the Edelbrocks, both on and off the road, definitly better than the stock shocks and noticably better dealing with freeway joints.

 

[GAllen]

My friend used these on his 03' Duramax dually and was please with the performance of the shock.

 

[makelemen]

I put a set on in July. Although the mounting hardware is not as stout as the original, there is a lifetime warrantee. The ride is better, however, weight in the back helps the most. I don't think that my wife will ever understand why the truck doesn't ride like a Lexus.

 

[SquareDave]

Thanks to those who responded. I went ahead and had the Edelbrock shocks installed today. The test drive was very encouraging. The wheels now stay on the road instead of doing the Caltrans Polka as I drive down most wondrous I-80. I don't know if this is a good shock absorber or not, but the improvment over the old, worn-out, leaky, bent shocks makes the new ones at least seem like the best. Thanks again.



Dave

 

[CBradford]

i've had the edelbrock IAS's on my truck for about 10k miles... ... very good improvement over stock... ... i've recently added a fab fours full front bumper and warn 16. 5 ti winch and think i need to either add duals or something bigger in the front to help handle the extra weight... .