shock recommendations

[chasespeed]

I have 5100s on my ram now, and tow quite a bit, the lightest thing being my boat... 4500lbs on the trailer, the one of the more regular heavy ones, a 32 foot boat, that comes in at 13.5k on the trailer... no issues with fading.

On my superduty, I ended up switching the rears to the 5150s, with the reservoir, since I towed much more... then would go pound the truck on the beach... yes, a 7.3 powered S/D CAN fly....:victory:

Never used the Monroes myself, so I cannot comment on them, BUT, I will say, I havent heard much if anything bad about them.

A mono-tube shock is always a better choice IMHO. Of course, you could go full tilt, and get some 2.5" or 3" shocks... :elkgrin:

Chase

 

[BigJimCruising]

I went with the Monroes for my rig. They work great, are cheaper then the rest and have a life time warranty that I plan to use when they wear out! Again and again and again since I'm keeping my truck a long long time! If it works out that way I'll be a very happy guy!

 

[wcdu]

Thanks for all the comments. Pretty much in-line with everything I expected. Looks like a good garage project for a snowy day.

Steve

 

[ntsqd]

Please update this thread when you've gotten some miles on what ever you decide to buy. It will help someone coming along later with their choice.

 

[TNxterra]

I went with the pretty silver, adjustible bilstein 5100's for the front and the 5125's for the rear of my xterra. I like them a lot. They are comfortable, and very stable. Great suspension upgrade.:smiley_drive:

 

[mandywilliams]

I like my bilstein 5100s and if your plannin on a 2 inch lift in the front they have their own shocks specially made for cummins with 2 inch lift in the front, those are what im running, a lil spendy at like 70ish per shock but thats your cal.

 

[Bluewater Australia]

I replaced my Monroe Gas Magnums with Bilstein 7100s last year after over 120,000 miles on the Monroes; and all eight were still behaving properly, and in amazingly good condition. Just thought it was time. Both great products. If you get the valving right with either brand, you'll be happy.

 

[Regcabguy]

I'm wondering what kind of experiences people have had with Rancho 9000xl's. I like the idea of adjustable dampening when my loads change to correspond with my airbags for preload adjustment.

Sorry, I'm not trying to hijack your thread...

-Chris

The Rancho 9000's did an good job of killing sway on my '98.5 Dodge 2500 w/my current popup. The freeway expansion joints here along with the '9100's required a translater when conversing with my passenger. For your Chevy some Bilstein 5100's would be fine. The OEM's are way to soft on any factory rig.