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What shocks #3257278 09/11/24 08:13 PM 09/11/24 08:13 PM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	1979 W150 4X4. What shocks are you running? I need to replace my shocks, worn out KYBs (on it when I bought it) and want a better set. My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3257284 09/11/24 08:40 PM 09/11/24 08:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,431 ILLINOIS V volaredon top fuel
volaredon top fuel V Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,431 ILLINOIS	Gabriel ultras

Re: What shocks [Re: volaredon] #3257341 09/12/24 08:49 AM 09/12/24 08:49 AM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	Originally Posted by volaredon Gabriel ultras Thanks for the input. I haven't looked a Gabriels, yet. My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3257458 09/12/24 07:10 PM 09/12/24 07:10 PM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	I was thinking Rancho or Bilstien . Anyone using them. Mild off road use. My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3257482 09/12/24 08:40 PM 09/12/24 08:40 PM
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Fat_Mike master F Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,501 N.W. Florida	I have Rancho 5000-series shocks on my '01 Ram 1500 4X4, stock ride height and 33" tires on 17" "Off Road" rims. I'd rate them as "OK." I put them on to replace the 15 year old originals, and while they ride better, I expected them to be less rigid riding than they are. When I replace them (in the near future), I'll opt for something else. I don't think they're a bad shock for the money, but for a few extra dollars, there are others that get better recommendations (such as above).

Re: What shocks [Re: Fat_Mike] #3257495 09/12/24 09:41 PM 09/12/24 09:41 PM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	Originally Posted by Fat_Mike I have Rancho 5000-series shocks on my '01 Ram 1500 4X4, stock ride height and 33" tires on 17" "Off Road" rims. I'd rate them as "OK." I put them on to replace the 15 year old originals, and while they ride better, I expected them to be less rigid riding than they are. When I replace them (in the near future), I'll opt for something else. I don't think they're a bad shock for the money, but for a few extra dollars, there are others that get better recommendations (such as above). Thanks for the feedback. I had Ranchos on my 1998 1500 and like you said they where just okay. My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3257552 09/13/24 09:49 AM 09/13/24 09:49 AM
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Fat_Mike master F Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,501 N.W. Florida	I've heard good things about the Bilsteins also. Hoping someone chimes in that's running them (or others). This topic comes up from time-to-time, but the only thread I could dig up had no more traffic than this one.

Re: What shocks [Re: Fat_Mike] #3257635 09/13/24 03:58 PM 09/13/24 03:58 PM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	Originally Posted by Fat_Mike I've heard good things about the Bilsteins also. Hoping someone chimes in that's running them (or others). This topic comes up from time-to-time, but the only thread I could dig up had no more traffic than this one. Yep I searched as well before starting this thread. I am sure it is a personal preference thing, but some real world feedback would be nice. My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3257638 09/13/24 04:01 PM 09/13/24 04:01 PM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	I found this site with decent pricing (around the same price as Amazon). https://www.shockwarehouse.com/search And saw these....... Fronts https://www.shockwarehouse.com/prod...r-dodge-w250-w350?variant=43212646711528 Rears https://www.shockwarehouse.com/prod...r-dodge-w250-w350?variant=43212646678760 My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3258044 09/15/24 09:18 PM 09/15/24 09:18 PM
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volaredon top fuel V Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,431 ILLINOIS	I put rancho on my 12 1/2 ton and they're not what I was expecting/hoping for. Especially the backs. I don't know if this being my first ever rear coil spring equipped vehicle of any kind plays into that or not... If I replaced them again I'm going back to the Gabriel ultras. So far the rancho's replaced "shot" originals I know I won't buy kyb anymore for anything again

Re: What shocks [Re: volaredon] #3258045 09/15/24 09:23 PM 09/15/24 09:23 PM
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67vertman OP master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,542 Star Idaho	Originally Posted by volaredon I put rancho on my 12 1/2 ton and they're not what I was expecting/hoping for. Especially the backs. I don't know if this being my first ever rear coil spring equipped vehicle of any kind plays into that or not... If I replaced them again I'm going back to the Gabriel ultras. So far the rancho's replaced "shot" originals I know I won't buy kyb anymore for anything again Thanks for the feed back I used to KYB on my Baja"s and they were okay for a light vehicle. So far I cannot find Gabriel Ultras for my 79. Leaning more and more towards Bilstiens B6 4600. My Monster are real! Living within your means makes life pretty easy.

Re: What shocks [Re: 67vertman] #3258275 09/16/24 09:23 PM 09/16/24 09:23 PM
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SomeCarGuy I Live Here S Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,363 Someplace you aren't	Loved the bilsteins I put in my f350. I want my fair share

Re: What shocks [Re: SomeCarGuy] #3267285 10/30/24 04:58 PM 10/30/24 04:58 PM
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Bennoel 10 member B Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 198 Ontario Canada	Originally Posted by SomeCarGuy Loved the bilsteins I put in my f350. Same here. Love the bilstiens I put on all four corners. 97 3500 2wd CTD dully

Re: What shocks [Re: Bennoel 10] #3267405 10/31/24 11:09 AM 10/31/24 11:09 AM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,328 A gulag near you.	I have Bilstiens on my 98 2500 RWD Cummins Ram , only fronts right now , rears are still the factory installed with 222k on them , I have the rears in the back seat waiting to get the time to Change them. I had Bilsteins on my 2000 2500 Cummins Ram 4x4 also . Mainstream Media is the new Pravda

Re: What shocks [Re: JohnRR] #3267565 11/01/24 08:43 AM 11/01/24 08:43 AM
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NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,433 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	My 2015 Power Wagon came factory with the Bilstein's . 91,000 miles and they have been replaced 3 times on all 4 corners due to leaks. I have the extended warranty so I only have a deductible. Not sure if they are worth the money.

Re: What shocks [Re: NITROUSN] #3267753 11/02/24 12:21 PM 11/02/24 12:21 PM
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Moparite super stock M Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 1,182 rust belt	Are they the same as a "replacement" or are slightly different(lesser quality) since they came with vehicle? I would have to ask are your roads as bad or worse than "off road" like where I am. The suspension gets more of a work out on the road than off. I have Rancho's and would say the same as "OK" but will be buying Bilsteins next time.

Re: What shocks [Re: Moparite] #3268237 11/05/24 08:24 AM 11/05/24 08:24 AM
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GY3 master G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,856 Wichita	I did a Rancho steering damper (essentially a shock ) on my 2009 Cummins 4x4. It didn't last long and started giving death wobble after just a couple of years of easy highway miles. The Rough Countrys that replaced it are so much better. '63 Dodge 330 11.19 @ 121 mph Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs. 9.92 @ 135mph with a 350 shot of nitrous and 93 octane pump. 1.43 60 ft. 3,750 lbs.

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