Shock recommendation?

[Pit Bull]

I want the biggest, toughest, longest lasting shock for my 3500 4x4. I like a solid ride. What shock would you guys recommend and what do they cost. Thanks for the help.

Dennis

 

[BLACKRAM]

I would recommend Bilstein. A lot of BOMBers like the Rancho 9000. Bilstein is OEM equipment for Mercedes-Benz, and have raced on everything throughout the world. Quality? There are none better. Are there other shocks available for your application? Yes.

 

[TomGolden]

I haven't done it yet, but after reading all the various previous posts about shocks, I am going Bilstein on my truck. I also remember hearing they are about $60 a piece...



Tom

 

[24V-DSL]

Hey, Tom

You won't be disappointed with the Bilsteins.



Front BE5-2549



Rear BE5-2550



Bilstein phone... . 800. 537. 1085



I paid $50 each from an internet parts place no longer in business. I don't know any current sources for prices other than Autozone, but they want $65 ea. That's still less than Edelbrock, and in the area of Rancho 9000. If I had it to do over, I'd still pay whatever it took.



Joe

 

[SlyBones]

Well since you asked for the stiffest and toughest, NOT the best ride, I would go with the RS9000 and set them all for level 5.

 

[migraineman]

Don't get Edelbrocks. I didn't notice any difference over my old stock shocks.

 

[yogibear]

Try-www.eshocks.com or www.shockwarehouse.com, they both have good prices.

 

[JohnE]

I want to try KYB Mono-Max myself. I've used KYB on small cars , mommy van, and the Ram. I was very happy with the small car until trading it in (for the Ram). Still have the Mommy van and couldn't be happier with the KYB strut & shock combo.



The (2WD) Ram is another story. Loaded, the KYB gas-a-just I have installed are very good. Empty they are OK but react to slow. I would love to try the Mono-Max, but that will have to wait for the next budget cycle.



I don't like Monroe products.



Bilstein is good.



I've ordered from shock warehouse. My favorite is

<a href=http://shox.com/ target=_blank>shox.com</a> They might be able to set you up with something more extreme than Bilstein ...



2 reale

-John



My 2 bits



-John

 

[Dane]

In my last 2 trucks I've tried Rancho 9000, Monroe SensiTrack (3 sets), Edelbrock IAS and Bilstine.



Hard to beat the Bilstein or Rancho 9000. I am running the Bilstein over the Rancho because I like the gas filled shock ride a little better, but the Ranchos ride nice also. The Bilstines really control the very front heavy Dodge/Cummins well, especially over the big bumps that will lift you out of the seat or bottom the front suspension on the very cheesy stock shocks. I put 100,000 miles on a set of Rancho 9000s on my 4x4 Toyota and they never wore out. I inflate rear air bags when the cabover camper is installed for added spring to reduce side to side sway, the Bilsteins do a great job handling the extra camper mass and air spring rate imo.



My vote is for the Bilstines...