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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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Gabriel ultras

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Originally Posted by volaredon
Gabriel ultras


Thanks for the input. I haven't looked a Gabriels, yet. up


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I was thinking Rancho or Bilstien .

Anyone using them. Mild off road use.


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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).

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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.


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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. shruggy

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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. shruggy


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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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

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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.


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Loved the bilsteins I put in my f350.


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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

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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 .


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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.

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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.

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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.


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