Shocks

[vc]

What shocks give a comfortable ride on the streets that wont beat you to death over every little road imperfection. I only do occassional offroading,and nothing big deal there,so I'd rather have a more comfortable ride. Also,I do occasionally put a heavy load in the back,and I tow about once a month a 7000lb trailer.

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'97 Ram,automatic,3. 54 limited-slip, 4x4,smoothie,BD fuel plate,Prime-Loc.

 

[ramman]

Edelbrock period,best shock I've ever used.

 

[BCFAST]

I just ordered a set of Rancho 9000's. After listening, reading and asking for 2 months, that's what I ended up deciding... . (almost went with Bilstein)

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97 2500 CC 4x4 3. 54 5spd, #12 plate, 4inch open exhaust, 235/85 Michelins, PrimeLoc, Red Tops

 

[Wiredawg]

RS9000s all the way! Best part you can cusotmize your ride front to rear, soft to firm... what more could ya ask for? #ad


Wiredawg

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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch.

 

[JohnE]

My buddy's 4x4 has KYBs that are superb for unloaded driving. He has airbags *and rear anti-sway) to complement them when loaded with slide-in camper & towing the boat for another excellant ride.

I put KYBs on my 4x2 and wish for something more. Bilsteins are my next choice.

I had poor results with Monroe and an older Rancho series on other vehicles.

Cheers;

 

[vc]

BCFAST,
let me know after you have them installed what you think. Where did you get them for how much?I found an older post saying an online store called offroadconnectin.com had them at buy three for 60 bucks a piece,get the fourth free.
Did you also order the remote kit for yours?


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'97 Ram,automatic,3. 54 limited-slip, 4x4,smoothie,BD fuel plate,Prime-Loc.

 

[Dane]

Roadmasters for the rear springs should be included as well as shocks. The combination makes a big difference in the rear suspension imo.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Charliep]

I have Firestone airbags and Monroe Reflexes. Rides like a car, but good controll pulling a 7500lb trailer.
Very pleased.
In talking with others, the Reflexes sound as if they perform very much like the Edlebrock's.

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Charlie
98. 5 2500QC 2WD Auto, DTT valve body,TC & coller, EZBox & elbow, 275's, PacBrake, Firestone airbags & Monroe Reflex shocks

 

[DavidD]

Rancho9's, its simple they are ajustable for any driving situation. off-road soft, curvy mountain roads stiff, cement freeways soft to medium, pulling a load firm, camper firmer, great control!


98. 524V,qaud4x4 5sp,BDex, BD brake, Bd power modual, gauges 315's on alloys,rancho9's, bushwacker fender flairs. hella driving lights

[This message has been edited by davedd (edited 12-15-2000). ]

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Another vote for the Edelbrock IAS shocks here!

 

[Steve M]

Gotta love those Edelbrocks!

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98 2500 CC 4X2 12v 5spd 4. 10, -silencer, AFC+20, Edelbrock IAS, VDO gauges
97 Dodge Stratus 150HP
92 Harley Fatboy, Dynojet fuel management, Supertrapp 2-1

 

[Jetson]

I have the Bilsteins. They are very good on large bumps, dips and off road. BUT, they rattle your teeth on concrete that is not smooth, much more than the stock shocks. I am going to try RS9000's.

 

[K_Arts]

Can someone tell me what the best price that they have found for the RS9000's is?

VC - offroadconnection is no longer advertising where you buy 3 and get the 4th for free. . BUMMER

Thanks

Guys

Kevin Arts

 

[vc]

K_Arts
They sent me an email that it was April,May,June. Someone else posted that at partsamerica.com they had same deal. I will try them next see if they still have that deal.

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'97 Ram,automatic,3. 54 limited-slip, 4x4,smoothie,BD fuel plate,Prime-Loc.

 

[BCFAST]

My RS 9000's came from 4wheelparts, best deal I could find -- $263 for the set, free shipping.

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97 2500 CC 4x4 3. 54 5spd, Green, #12 plate slid all the way forward, 4inch open exhaust, 235/85 Michelins, RS 9000's, PrimeLoc, Red Tops, TDR cloisonae grill badge!

 

[K_Arts]

Thanks to both VC and BCFAST for your help

So far the best I price that I have seen is at 4wheelparts.com, $260 for the set.

Kev

 

[vc]

BCFAST
Did you get a chance to mount your new shocks and try them yet?
If so, what did you think?
Thanks.
vc

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'97 Ram,automatic,3. 54 limited-slip, 4x4,smoothie,BD fuel plate,Prime-Loc.

 

[Cooker]

Jetson
Thanks for the info on the Bilstiens. I was strongly considering them, but now it looks like Rancho 9's.

 

[paccool]

jetson,
I have the Bilstein's on my 93 and it is very rough riding also. We have a freeway system out here that is one of the roughest anywhere(wonder why our road taxes are so high-Hummm-) and I have to put my hand on the gauges that sit on the dash to keep them from jumping off onto the floor!
I have been thinking of changing and was watching this post, thanks for your comment. I will definently do it now.

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N Air Filter, PW Injectors,Auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 31/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, new 40-20-40 bucket seats, 149K

[This message has been edited by paccool (edited 12-22-2000). ]

 

[Mike Vonada]

Edelbrocks IAS's on my rig and will never buy anything but again.