2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Time to replace shocks any suggestions?

[cwarner]

What is everyone using for shocks ? I have 315's on the truck so a pretty decent shock is needed.

My dad had endless problems with Rancho's so don't suggest those !

 

[Boondocker]

Bistein

Bilstein 5100 series. There's plenty of info by search.

 

[JR2]

Ditto to Blistein's. If you tow a big fifth wheel or have a cab over camper you can put Ranchos on the back and blisteins on the front. That is what my Dad did and he is happy. I did the bilsteins all the way around and it made a big difference. The stock shocks on my truck where junk at 15K miles.

 

[mberry]

Bilsteins!!!

 

[y-knot]

I agree that the stock shocks are very cheap, and needed to be replace. I first went with Rancho's, I used the 5000's and the fronts were shot in less then 10,000 miles. They did have a lifetime warranty, but were so bad I chose to toss them. I went to Bilstien for there OEM replacement shock (most call these 5100's but they are not) and they really helped settle the front end down. They are a little more rigid on small bumps,but it is not to harsh. Latter I switched to the Bilstien 5150's reservoir shocks, these are a hole different level, they offer alot of control, but are much less harsh. The valving is much different on them and the ride is more plush.



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[cwarner]

looks like Bilstiens it is !!



The 5100 Zinc ones look cool.

I'll probably put a stabilizer one on too.

 

[swampinboy]

Where is the best place to pick up the 5100's, Jackit is out of stock until at least the end of march, help, I need them sooner... ... .....

 

[Bob Wagner]

you can get a tdr special price at http://www.offroadwarehouse.com



I set up that group buy over 2 yrs. ago

 

[dsherman]

T-Rex Got to love them

Need I say more :--)

 

[Chipstien]

Y-not, how much do the 5150 run each?

 

[y-knot]

A good price would be 100 bucks each. Take note that they do not fit any stock truck.

 

[jrobinson2]

y-knot

What are you using for rear shocks?

Jared

 

[bmoeller]

Bilstein OEM shocks here.

 

[2broke2smoke]

what's the bilstein part # for an '01

 

[bmoeller]

http://www.bilstein.com/