Shock replacement... looking for recommendations

[shorthorn]

Hey yall,
Time for new shocks on my truck. I do have a ranchhand bumper on the truck, so looking for a better shock than stock that can handle increased weight.

2014 Ram 3500 4x4 DRW

 

[GrantP]

Bilsteins would be a good choice. The coil springs support the extra weight, the shocks just control it and the Bilsteins will do a good job of that. I had a heavy Reunel bumper on the front of mine and it was fine with those.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Bilstein’s, 4600’s yellow n blue for stock ride height and 5100’s black n silver for stock to 2” lift. Basically the same shock.

 

[7.3toreador]

I 2nd the 4600's. Just had a set put on at 58,000 miles. Very noticeable difference.

 

[Axel]

I went with Eibach shocks. Made in the US . I liked that they are black with red lettering. Very happy with them.
I have no added weight so in the front, but always pull a trailer with about 10k ponds.

 

[brillmtb]

I went fox but Im not so sure with my 3500 that you would actually need dual shocks to notice a real difference. 2500 probably completely different

 

[obie1]

Bilsteins from Genos either series are great if applicable. Interesting thing is the 2018 Longhorn has the Bilsteins 4600 as a OEM

 

[DHayden]

I ran Bilsteins on my 2001.5 which had a Buckstop bumper with winch. No complaints

 

[hotram9203]

I went with the black & silver 5100 Bilsteins, 0-2.5", my truck is lifted with coils in the front and a 1" block in the rear, couldn't be happier with them.

 

[jelag]

Just a thought here... I helped a friend do shocks on his truck and my CP 1/2" air gun wouldn't remove the lower fasteners.... so I grabbed a 1/2 breaker bar and pipe and actually broke the tools.... THAN it dawned on me that the fasteners don't have lock washers.... and I assume that the bolt was installed with a thread adhesive... I grabbed my propane torch and hit each fastener for 20-30 seconds and than grabbed the air wrench again..... and of course the bolts zipped off.... so just for the fun of it I grabbed a 3/8" ratchet and socket..... and after heating the bolt I could easily remove it with the thread adhesive heated/melted/warmed...... Of course I used new thread adhesive when the bolts went back in.....

 

[Shiner]

I went with the black & silver 5100 Bilsteins, 0-2.5", my truck is lifted with coils in the front and a 1" block in the rear, couldn't be happier with them.

Same here on the 5100's.

 

[rikbakke]

KYB Monomax here. Improve rides over stock when not towing. No change noticed when towing. Nice Red shock. On the short list was the Bilstein 4600 - hey nice yellow shock, but I went with price and a desire to try the Monomax truck shock. Anyone make an apple green shock?... Also, your choice is limited if you have a 2WD truck.