Shock Absorbers-Help?

[DDowis]

One more time. Trying to decide between Rancho 9000x or Bilsteins. No heavy towing. Help me out here. Thanks.

 

[Batman]

Just put the Bilsteins on my 3500, I would recommend them to anyone.

 

[Jetpilot]

I have run both before but on other vehicles and I prefered the Bilsteins.



Doug

 

[24V-DSL]

Bilstein is best shock I've ever used.



I had Edelbrock IAS and Pro-Comps on a Dakota 4x. No experience with Rancho.

 

[Bob Wagner]

Get the Heavy Duty Bilsteins



BE5-2549

BE5-2550



Call 1 800 341 7757 for the TDR Group Purchase price

 

[RustyJC]

We tow a 13,500 lb 5ver and use the Rancho RS9000's. They do an excellent job in our application. If you don't tow, the Bilsteins should work great for you - they are certainly a quality shock.



Rusty

 

[JR2]

What Bob Wagner said..... I have em and I love em... Good price too.

 

[John]

...just received mine!

I ordered my new Bilstein HD gas shocks from orw.com and received them about three to four working days later. Excellent price, speedy delivery... sweet!



Now, to install them.

 

[QRTRHRS]

How many miles on your Bilsteins?

I have about 70k on mine. Truck is a 3500 4x4, driving 50/50 interstate/back road. Just wondering if anyone has ever replaced their Bilsteins with Bilsteins and at how many miles. I had over 100k on lighter applications but this is the heaviest one. No leaks or anything and I have some spring sag. I think they still work well but it's hard to tell.

 

[D. Showan]

If I didn't have a top heavy truck camper the would go with Bilstein's without hesitation. I need to hesitate

 

[Bob Wagner]

If your shocks are shot



Bilstein's are guaranteed for life.



Call and talk to ORW for warranty issues

 

[DEZLPWR]

Bob, is there a website for the Bilsteins? I am trying to find a price on 'em. Orw.com does not work...

 

[24V-DSL]

This should do it...





www.offroadwarehouse.com

 

[RADdodge]

I’m sure the Bilsteins would work well. When I test drove my Camper on a 99 Cummins RAM, the truck (stock shocks) would porpoise on the freeway (concrete). I figured I would have to add some of those stabilizers between the Camper and the Cab. I went with the Rancho shocks. Same problem with the shocks adjusted the same all around. However, when we lowered the setting for the front shocks, the porpoising (rocking) on the freeways stopped, and I mean none. Adjustable shocks have their value. I also installed the in cab control, and have used it several times on realllllly bad roads to smooth out the ride. They work well for our situation.

 

[RobbyRam]

I've had Rancho 9000's for 77k+ miles , adjusted to '3' when towing, otherwise, they're set at '1' (the softest), which helps my wife's coffee not to spill on lousy freeways.

 

[FDziurda]

9000s

I run the RS-9000s and love them. Set on 3-Front & 2-Rear for unloaded driving and 4-Rear when towing travel trailer. Adjustability sure is nice. Have no experience with Bilsteins to make a comparison.



Good Luck,



Frank