Ltrain
12-02-2003, 10:09 AM
When my trailer is not loaded on the truck, it is a very rough ride when going over pumps. My question is it worth it to install either bilstein's, or rancho 9000's? thanks
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: Will Shocks Help my 3500’s Ride? Ray403Dmax 12-02-2003, 10:50 AM Absolutely. I can't speak for rancho but bilsteins make a world of difference over bumps and with the overall feel of the drive. It's been said that shock upgrades are one of the best investments for both driver feel and passenger comfort. Hey, you could buy them as a xmax present for your significant other! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif Ltrain 12-02-2003, 10:53 AM yea, i dont think that would go over too well, hahahah. thanks. Now i am just wondering if i should go with rancho or bilstein? HMM anyone with rancho's have any advice? Mackin 12-02-2003, 11:41 AM I have the Rancho's many have commented on how well my truck rides .....Geerhead who drove my truck 60+ miles said never riden in one smoother Dually ... I also towed a light car and trailer last weekend never adjusting the shocks (on 2) and it was one rebound over all bumps ,saaaaweet !!!!! I'm real happy with them !! Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif Ltrain 12-02-2003, 11:48 AM Do you remember the part number for them, or where you bought them mackin? Thanks Mackin 12-02-2003, 11:56 AM Sams Offroad .... My shocks are extinct .... But the new RS9000x will do the trick just the same ....When I bought my older 9000's they had a buy 3 get one free deal ... Sams (http://www.samsoffroad.com/samsoffroadsto/index.html) Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gifEdited by: Mackin JimWilson 12-02-2003, 04:21 PM I have the 9000x on my truck too. Since they're fully adjustable I can make the truck ride exactly like I want it to, which is a big benefit to me. Ltrain 12-02-2003, 05:34 PM Part Number? front and rear? thanks Duramax Dually 12-02-2003, 06:16 PM Rancho 9000's here on K3500 CC LB Dually. What a HUGE difference. I have setting in middle when daily driving and up 2 clicks for towing trailer JEBar 12-02-2003, 06:48 PM A combination of adding Bilstein shocks and taking out the longest removable rear spring leaf on both sides drastically improved our 3500's ride. Had that done over 40,000 miles ago and have had zero related problems. Jim Ltrain 12-02-2003, 07:24 PM anyone know where i can oredr a set for my truck? Mackin 12-02-2003, 07:34 PM Go Rancho (http://www.gorancho.com/RanchoDefault.htm) Application Guide (http://www.gorancho.com/products/applications.stm) PDF (http://www.gorancho.com/documents03/03_shocks.pdf) 4x4 Front =>RS99288 4x4 Rear=>RS99274 That's if ,which I doubt there was ,any changes in the 04 trucks .... Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif Edited by: Mackin Ltrain 12-02-2003, 07:55 PM thanks mackin, yo are the manhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif Jeli 12-03-2003, 12:04 AM Ltrain, I'm trying to figure out if 3500 shocks are longer than 2500's but use the same brackets. If they are I might take your stock rear shocks off your hands. My 2" lift has extended my 2500 shocks out too much. I measured a 3500 chassis cab and they were within 1/4" of mine now. Send me a PM if you want. Thanx, Steve gmccall 12-05-2003, 09:34 AM My bilsteins definately ride better off road and over bumps. The ride on the highway is about the same according to my wife. (what does she know). 2002 2500HD 4x4 ext. cab | ||