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HD truck aftermarket shock options?

Rotzilla
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‎Jul-22-2015 01:00 AM

I have a 13 Ram 2500 4x4 CTD, I am looking to replace the factory shocks with aftermarkets. I infrequently pull a 10k TH.

Has anyone replaced their oem shocks? What brands are you using?
Is there a noticeable difference or was it a waste of $$.

I was looking at Rancho's 7000 & 9000 series.
Thoughts? Experienced answers welcomed.
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LowRyter
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‎Jul-23-2015 02:18 PM

I purchased Monroe Reflex
John L
WW SL 2805 5th Wheel
2004.5 Chevy 2500HD Allison Duramax X Cab
Ducati 939 SS, Moto Guzzi V11 Sport, Moto Guzzi EV California and Suzuki 1200 Bandit
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taken
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‎Jul-23-2015 02:10 PM

Another vote for 5100's. However, don't expect them to make a truck ride like a car. They greatly improved my towing, hauling, and plowing. They did not make a huge improvement on unloaded ride quality.
Regards, Rodney
TV - 2017 F350 SRW CC SB 4X4 6.7
TH - 2015 FR XLR 395AMP
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alexleblanc
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‎Jul-23-2015 09:59 AM

I threw on 5100's when my truck was a few weeks old, they are great for the money and far better than the stock units the truck came with.
TV - 2017 F350 CCSB SRW Platinum 6.7 + 5er - 2021 Grand Design Reflection 311 BHS + B&W Companion
On Order - 2022 F350 CCSB SRW Platinum 6.7
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Rotzilla
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‎Jul-22-2015 11:49 PM

Thanks for the info so far.
I am leaning towards the 5100's found them on a popular 4x4 site 4 for $280.
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Greene728
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‎Jul-22-2015 06:31 PM

Follow this link for great article on the differences between the two.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/images/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm

I used the 4600. Highly recommend!!
2011 Crossroads Cruiser 29BHS ( Traded )
2017 Grand Design 303RLS ( Sold )
Currently camperless ( Just taking a break )
2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 6.0 and 4:10’s
Me and the wife and our two daughters. Life's good!
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Cummins12V98
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‎Jul-22-2015 06:28 PM

rhagfo wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
MerkelG wrote:
Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com


ZACTLY!

The 4600's are for stock ride height trucks.

You can also get 5100's for stock ride height trucks.


Thanks, did not know that.

What is the difference between then?
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD
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rhagfo
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‎Jul-22-2015 06:09 PM

Cummins12V98 wrote:
MerkelG wrote:
Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com


ZACTLY!

The 4600's are for stock ride height trucks.

You can also get 5100's for stock ride height trucks.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"
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Cummins12V98
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‎Jul-22-2015 04:39 PM

MerkelG wrote:
Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com


ZACTLY!

The 4600's are for stock ride height trucks.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD
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6_6_Oilburner
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‎Jul-22-2015 09:12 AM

Bilstein 5100s.
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Majja13
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‎Jul-22-2015 08:42 AM

When it was time I replaced mine with Bils 4600. Great shock easy to do with minimal tools.
2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd 6.0 w/4:10 rear end
2006 SkyLine Weekender 180
1200/12000 Equal-i-zer WDH
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MerkelG
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‎Jul-22-2015 07:17 AM

Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com
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ksss
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‎Jul-22-2015 06:37 AM

I put 9000s on my GMC 3500. I like them.
2020 Chevy 3500 CC 4X4 DRW D/A
2013 Fuzion 342
2011 RZR Desert Tan
2012 Sea Doo GTX 155
2018 Chevy 3500HD CC LB SRW 4X4 D/A
2015 Chevy Camaro ZL1
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rhagfo
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‎Jul-22-2015 06:21 AM

I put Bilstien 5100 on my 2001 made a huge differance. If you do search on shocks you will find that Bil's are very popular.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"
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GoPackGo
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‎Jul-22-2015 01:41 AM

I put Bilstein 5100s on my 2013 F350 dually 4x4 before it was a month old. A great improvement.

Others put on Bilstein 4600s.

Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty and you can find decent prices on the internet.

You might want to do a forum search. This gets discussed regularly.
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