What is the benefit of running dual front shocks and what kind of shocks are the best?

I will probably get flamed for this, but it is the truth. On most street driven trucks it is purely cosmetic. In reality if you are going to be jumping sand dunes, running the Baja race, or doing a monster jam, then yes, you need lots of suspension and a multi shock set up. But for the average person they are just for show. I personally love the way they look and will be switching over to a multi shock set up soon, but I know it is JUST for looks, just like the big chrome wheels and such. You also have to be specific when setting up that system, the shocks have to be valved for a multi set up or they will be way to harsh.
Have a good one!

I will probably get flamed for this, but it is the truth. On most street driven trucks it is purely cosmetic. In reality if you are going to be jumping sand dunes, running the Baja race, or doing a monster jam, then yes, you need lots of suspension and a multi shock set up. But for the average person they are just for show. I personally love the way they look and will be switching over to a multi shock set up soon, but I know it is JUST for looks, just like the big chrome wheels and such. You also have to be specific when setting up that system, the shocks have to be valved for a multi set up or they will be way to harsh.
Have a good one!

Gotta agree with you 100%

This is just an opinion, as will be anyone else's. If you are going to go to this setup, you are going to spend some money, so might as well spend a little more and go all out. Brand is mostly preference, but make sure they offer it valved for your aplication. I prefer the remote reservoir type (again mostly for looks on a street driven truck) and I personally like the Bilstein 7100's, but there are several other very good brands out there.

I run single Bilsteins on a modified 02' 2500 HD DMax/Ally in the Nevada desert. It's been in the air more times than I can remember and I haven't had a problem yet. This speaks well for Bilsteins. They're dampering the front end impact on a front suspension rated at over 4000 lbs. supporting a diesel engine.

If you had a gas engine i would tell you not to waste your money on the duals. But since you do, even a street driven truck, duals is a good idea. Duals can definatly improve your ride on the street as well because you got 4 shocks that can be valved lower so you can get more travel and still have the same amount of dampening power. And you never know when your gonna wanna launch that bad boy...JK. Check out fox resivior shocks, they look good and perform with the best of them. And have been proven time and time again. Good luck

dockrocker has it right on.

The hd's barely have any travel in the front and yes there mostly cosmetic as far as the best for the dual shock I beleive KINGs are the best their shafts are twice as thick as others. You pay for it though. Fox and others are good too.

The hd's barely have any travel in the front.

Stock yes...I just redid my front suspension and am seeing about 10" of vertical wheel travel...nicey nice.:D

i have duel bilsteins in front love the ride

If you had a gas engine i would tell you not to waste your money on the duals. But since you do, even a street driven truck, duals is a good idea. Duals can definatly improve your ride on the street as well because you got 4 shocks that can be valved lower so you can get more travel and still have the same amount of dampening power. And you never know when your gonna wanna launch that bad boy...JK. Check out fox resivior shocks, they look good and perform with the best of them. And have been proven time and time again. Good luck



Huh?? Valving has nothing to do with travel... Like said purely cosmetic on a street truck.

if they are valved to be softer then then it takes less weight to compress the shocks. I was not arguing that they wernt cosmetic. They do serve have a bit of purpous though.