2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Shocks and confused.

[JA1]

Hey,

I run a '02 2500 4x4 with a 2in. level kit. I know the Bilstein silver shocks will work. I want a truck specific shock. Please let me know whats out there. I have done the search thing and am confussed.

2nd question is the "steering damping shock" ? Do I measure center of the bolt to bolt? Cant find any info. on this.

Thanks for your time.

John

 

[BDaugherty]

My advice is to get factory style gas charged shocks. I put ProComp ES3000's on my 2000 and was not happy with them at all. I'm still running factory shocks on my '01. For the steering stabilizer, just go to Advance Auto and get a Rancho factory replacement. It's about $50.

 

[fest3er]

I'm still running the second set of KYB monotube shocks I put on my truck at around 90K. Truck now has 250K on it and the shocks are still quite sturdy. If you aren't sure if the front shocks are long enough, you can call KYB USA; they'll either find something long enough or tell you they don't have anything to fit.

KYB monotube shocks are not high-performance shocks. But they just don't wear out.

 

[charlessmith]

I've used Rancho 9000XL adjustable shocks on 3 Dodge trucks,
and have found them to be the only thing stiff enough to restrain bouncing when carrying a 5000# load. (The camper to the left).

 

[McCRam]

I have had rancho 9000's on my truck for 100000 miles now and have had to have the fronts replaced twice the right front replaced three times and the rears once. Not going to bother with them any more. I will probably be getting bilsteins next. I don't know which part number is built for the dodge cummins, but I do know that geno's will get you the right part.
As a side note the best riding dodge we have on the ranch has dual rancho 5000s on the front. The setup came with the rancho leveling kit.

 

[JA1]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer. .

 

[Hammer]

I run the Bilstein 5100's doubled up in the front and single on the rear. Having done this earlier this Summer I wish I would have done it sooner. The way the truck handles and drives it leads me to believe some of the issues with premature front shock failure has to do with a single shock not being enough to handle the job. I ran the truck for about 3 weeks with a single 5100 and while it was good there is no comparison to when the second shock was installed. What was good then is outstanding now and I am very happy I did it.



I can not help you with a truck specific number for yours as mine has a small lift and utilizes the longer shocks... ... ... Andy

 

[Geno's Garage]

I have the Bilstein 5100 shocks on my personal truck (BE5-6681) with a skyjacker stage II suspension & am very pleased with the ride. I have the bracket for the double shock set up, but have not put them on yet. Also check out the mopar heavy duty steering dampner for your application. Brandon, that works here found this steering dampner to be what cured the death woble on his 2003 3500. Geno's Garage will be offering these dampners very soon.



Scott