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What shocks
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09/11/24 09:13 PM
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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.
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Re: What shocks
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I was thinking Rancho or Bilstien .
Anyone using them. Mild off road use.
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Re: What shocks
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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.
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Re: What shocks
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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.
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Re: What shocks
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09/15/24 10:23 PM
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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.
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