2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Shocks...again

[Mak]

Howdy folks... . I know the subject of shocks has been discussed here plenty of times but now I need a change so need to know. It looks like either bilsteins or rancho's are the hot ticket depending who has what. I tow a fifthwheel (29 Alpenlite)and very seldom, if at all, go off road. I don't have, or want a pallet of shingles in the bed... so what do I do for the decent ride without the 5er? Sounds like the rancho's with the adjustment for the conditions makes sense. I have no experience... . so I ask. Anyone care to elaborate?Oo.

 

[HeberRam]

Shocks

I like Rancho 9000's. I'm sure everyone has a difference of opinion. 4-Wheel parts are having a buy three get one free for the month of April. Just my $. 02 worth.



Steve



www.4wheelparts.com

 

[Okie-Go]

I also like the adjustment of the 9000's. Good ride without a load and if I get loaded I turn them up a notch or two.

 

[LSMITH]

I like the 9000's too, if you don't like the way they ride get out and adjust them. If you buy something else you are stuck with what you have.

 

[wyosteve]

My suggestion is Rancho's on the rear, Bilsteins on the front. I had Ranchos all around, but the front ones died (my guess is from the weight of the front end), but the rears are still good after 70k. I just put Bilsteins on the front. Great shocks. I found I never adjusted the front Rancho's anyway.

 

[mberry]

What Steve said!

 

[exfuzz01]

shocks

I know this has been on before... but I misplaced the numbers.

I want to replace my shocks with Bilsteins this summer and would like the numbers for front and rear.



Thanks in advance.....

 

[mberry]

Make: DODGE

Type: Pickup 2WD (Standard Suspension)

Model: D200, D250 Diesel Engine

Year: 88-93

Setting: HD

Front: BE5-2514

Rear: BE5-2504





Make: DODGE

Type: Pickup 2WD (Standard Suspension)

Model: Ram 2500, 3500(Except Solid Axle Front)

Year: 94-00

Setting: HD

Front: B46-1907

Rear: B46-1908



Make: DODGE

Type: Pickup 4WD (Standard Suspension)

Model: Ram (GVW Over 8400 Lbs. )

Year: 94-02

Setting: HD

Front: BE5-2549

Rear: BE5-2550





Make: DODGE

Type: Pickup 4WD (Lifted Suspension)

Model: Ram 2500

Year: 94-01

Setting: 5100

Front: BE-6646-H5

Footnote1: Front 5-6 in. Lift.

Rear: BE-6647-H5

Footnote2: Rear 4 in. Lift.



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Make: DODGE

Type: Pickup 4WD (Lifted Suspension)

Model: Ram 2500

Year: 94-01

Setting: 5100

Front: BE-6681-H5

Footnote1: Front 3 in. Lift.

Rear: BE-6682-H5

Footnote2: Rear 0-1 in. Lift.





Or go here and look them up.



http://www.bilstein.com/cgi/trucks.cgi

 

[Mak]

Shocks

Thanks Gents..... I like what Steve says also... Mak

 

[Jack in Alaska]

I have what Steve says and agree with him.