Shock suggestions

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Well I think it's about time for new shocks and was wondering what other shocks you guys are running besides the Rancho 9000's, not that they are not any good but just feel that they are more than I need in regards to the adjustability as I do not think I need it as I do not haul alot, just on occasion and were is the best place you have found to get the shocks you do have along with the good and bad of each type of shock.

By the way I had posted a question a few weeks back about changing the transfer case seal and finally got it done now that the rains finally stopped for awhile and had no real problems but did find that the front yoke nut flange was not torgued to spec. also it is a little hard getting the seal in to the depth that is recomended in the manual and I did get it in a little farther but as of yet it is holding fine.

Thanks for the help,

Paul

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'96 2500 ext. cab, LB, 4x4, 5 speed, 3. 54, TST 280 cam plate, AFC spring kit ,pyro and boost gauges mounted on A-Pillar, tinted windows, 16x8 Eagle alloys series 1219, 285/75R16 Durango A/T's, stainless steel rocker panels and alluminum stirrup steps

 

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Flatlander,

I use Monroe Sensitrac shocks. They work really well and are warranteed lifetime. Compared to the way the truck handled with stock shocks it's just amazing now. No more "lopeing" around turns if there is a little bump. I go around turns that used to scare me at faster speeds. No more "bowing" to the folks in front of me when I have to make a hard stop. No fooling around with adjustments, just install and forget.


If you install them yourself the front shocks can be a problem. Unless the old shocks are completely shot they will push up on the shock towers when you try to take them off. It's tricky enuff trying to get the towers untangled from all the hoses, pipes, wires and whatever without the old shock "helping". So take the upper nut off and push the old shock down and wire it that way before taking the shock tower off.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Hi there, I have bilstein shocks on my 95 truck. After 170k on the stock shocks it is amazing the difference. I really like the new shocks. I bought them at Auto Zone.

 

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See "Truck Shocks" in the 2nd gen. forum (I have no idea how to post a link to it)

Pete

 

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I highly recommend Bilsteins if you don't get RS9000's (Rancho has sucky customer service btw).

Right now, Rickston Truck has the best price on Bilsteins... $62. 50 each as I recall.

Rob

 

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Do a search on 'shocks'. There's a pile of info on them.

 

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Have had nothing but trouble out of Rancho shocks.

The only shocks that I've found that will hold up to my abuse are the Heckethorn's. IMHO
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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4, Intense Blue Pearlcoat, Fully loaded w/Agate leather interior, 5-speed, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Skyjacker Leveling kit, Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual End to End steering stabilizers, 35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels, 9004 Cool Blue's, Silencer Ring removed, Fog Lights relay pulled, No muffler, No resonator, 4" straight pipe, Northwest Customs Stainless Steel Rocker Panels, Steel Horse Stainless Steel Nerf Bars, K&N Filter,Custom POWEREDGE W/HOT Programs 60/80/100+HP, Grover Air Horns, Autometer Ultra-Lite Gauges.

 

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Originally posted by WOWZY:
Have had nothing but trouble out of Rancho shocks.

The only shocks that I've found that will hold up to my abuse are the Heckethorn's. IMHO

I have a 2500 4x4 and plan on adding a camper, but not leaving it on all the time.

I was leaning towards Rancho 9000's and Firestone airbags to help the ride when I do and don't have the camper.

Any other suggestions? I keep hearing such bad things about Rancho that I'm having second thoughts.

Thanks,
Tackett

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'97 2500 4x4, auto, stock at this point, but adding goodies as fast as I can.

 

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As with any product, there are always good and bad experiences. Personally, I would go the Rancho route. I have been running the 9000 series on several different vehicles, and they are very flexible for different needs. I recommend them for the suspensions I design and build, and they work every time.

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CSCPusher
'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package, Tow Package, SLT, 265's, Isspro Boost,Pyro,transmission Temp in 3-gauge A-pillar POD

 

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I just turned in a set of Monroe Plus Sensetracs. They had 30+ thousand on them. They stood by their warranty and I replaced them with a set of Edelbrock IAS shocks. $77 each at Advance Auto Parts. I've read reports of them being too firm but I think they're alittle too soft. Got rid of most of the bounce in the rear axle but a perfectly spaced set of 1/4" thick paint stripes in a crosswalk will set off a short bounce in the rear axle at 40-45mph. Other than that... they're great. I would buy them again. They look good too. Red with black boots. The Monroes rode great but they didn't control the axle bounce and oscillation too well in my ever so humble opinion. They were worth their $26 each.

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98 2500 CC 4X2 12v 5spd 4. 10
97 Dodge Stratus 150HP
92 Harley Fatboy, Dynojet fuel management, Supertrapp 2-1

 

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Originally posted by Flatlander:

I had 10k miles on when I installed Rancho 9000s. I was shocked at the whimpy stock shocks. They were gas but you could play them like an accordian one handed. I got the 9000s on wwcd2's gp. All parts were present and install normal for a Dodge with backward bolts. I set them up for towing # 3 on front and 5 on rear, towes wonderfully and when not towing rides firm / no axle bounce on rough roads, tires stay on the pavement and exelent off road handling, I'm not going to change the settings.
my $. 02

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2K, 2500,Laramie,Quad,4x4,3:54LSD,auto,reese 15k 5th slider, EISLEY BULL BAR,WESTIN NERFS, TA's,9000's, DD1's, VA(sometimes), boost & elbow, 4", DTT Pac brake controler,VB & TC, Pac Brake, MAG HYTECH, DTT transmission cooler onboard.
pullee #1 26' Arctic Fox 5th
#2 22' car hauler w/ 76 Pinto 392cid or 68 Cyclone GT Cobra Jet FB
NRA,VFW,SASS

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I have the Skyjacker Ntro shocks that came with my leveling kit. Needless to say I do at times over use my truck and have had no problems. Cost wise very resonable. www.skyjacker.com

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99 Dodge 4x4 Quad Diesel auto. K&N, 4" JRE, 5" chrome tip, matched 275 Bosch injectors, 2. 5" Skyjacker leveling kit, Silencer ring MIA. (more to come)

 

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I was just wondering about the nitro's my self, anyone know how thay compare to say the rancho 9000's?


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2001 QuadCab,SWB,Auto, 4X4,4" Flowmaster Exhaust, Bosch 275 Injectors... ... ...
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