front load assist shocks? - Dodge Diesel

NE frmhnd · 06-09-2012, 08:49 AM

Browsing through fleabay this morning I just came across some Gabriel coil-over shocks listed to fit our trucks. Anyone ever tried them? I'm wondering if they'd be worth the $88 to get them here. Any thoughts?

NE frmhnd · 06-09-2012, 10:23 AM

If no one else has used them I am thinking I might give them a shot and see what happens.

Mike337 · 06-09-2012, 10:45 AM

I' do a search before I laid out good money, everything I find says Bilstein shocks is the way to go. The Ford and Chevy diesel owners seem to use them too. They will be my next buy for the Ramcharger.

NE frmhnd · 06-09-2012, 11:25 AM

Any quality brand-name shock is probably better than whats there now. These have a coil spring over the shock. I couldn't find the item number, haven't used fleabay in a while. Have to go look at how much clearance there is around my shocks first.

Exekiel69 · 06-09-2012, 02:04 PM

I've heard good thing about that brand, not sure if it is the same for dodges. I have bilstein on everything I have and I like it, more when I consider that if it ever goes bad they back their warranty.

cougar · 06-09-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scot pa

If no one else has used them I am thinking I might give them a shot and see what happens.

I did and they were the cause of my front drive shaft problems. They have a longer travel than stock and that was just enough to exceed the angle limit on the double cardan joint. POP

$200 please

. Otherwise they helped out alot with the front end. I just wish I can some some with the right travel.

NJTman · 06-09-2012, 04:55 PM

I have a set of front air shocks for my 92. They don't do much, due to the weight of the lump under the hood. Maxed out, they barely move the suspension, and made the truck ride terrible. I pulled them out and installed a set of nitrogen charged shocks. Much better.

Anyone want to buy a brand new set of air shocks for our trucks ? Used about 1 week, and can't say I'll ever put them on again .....

NE frmhnd · 06-30-2012, 08:41 AM

Had to skip out on the shocks for now. Hit a buzzard on my way home that Sunday. Stupid thing stayed at grill guard level til I was about a truck length away then came up and leveled at windsheild height.

NE frmhnd · 07-03-2012, 10:18 PM

Had a long week at work last week. Think I am going to try them. Going to measure the hole in my lower control arm first, make sure I don't have to butcher it to get these in.

06-09-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
Mike337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sterling, Va Posts: 152 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I' do a search before I laid out good money, everything I find says Bilstein shocks is the way to go. The Ford and Chevy diesel owners seem to use them too. They will be my next buy for the Ramcharger. __________________ 1989 Ramcharger with 93 Cummins 6BT de-intercooled and a 518, 90 W250 chassis D61/D71 3.07 gears, KDP killed, 4" exhaust, BHAF. 1996 2500 Cummins, 4" exhaust, Frantz Filter, KDP needs killing.

06-09-2012, 02:04 PM	#5
Exekiel69 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,134 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I've heard good thing about that brand, not sure if it is the same for dodges. I have bilstein on everything I have and I like it, more when I consider that if it ever goes bad they back their warranty. __________________ 1993 FORD F350 CC DRW, getrag360 5spd converted to 4x4 with D60 and divorced NP205, with a 89 CTD KDP killed conversion, IC, 3200 spring, 5" Stacks. 1987 GMC p30 step van 4bt KDP killed, SM465 + Ranger III overdrive splitter.

06-09-2012, 04:55 PM	#7
NJTman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land of the Toxic Avenger Posts: 1,750 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have a set of front air shocks for my 92. They don't do much, due to the weight of the lump under the hood. Maxed out, they barely move the suspension, and made the truck ride terrible. I pulled them out and installed a set of nitrogen charged shocks. Much better. Anyone want to buy a brand new set of air shocks for our trucks ? Used about 1 week, and can't say I'll ever put them on again ..... __________________ T. 1992 W250 LE. 518 auto,3200 spring, 4" Diamond Eye, 3" front springs, Derale Deep pan, Linex Bed liner, Jim Lane's headlight relays, LED tail lamps, class 5 hitch / frame strentheners, KDP KILLED, Rear diff Power Lock Spider Gear Clutch pack replaced, Western Plow and a pocket full of receipts

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06-09-2012, 10:23 AM	#2
NE frmhnd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: McCook, Nebraska Posts: 1,337 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	If no one else has used them I am thinking I might give them a shot and see what happens.

06-09-2012, 11:25 AM	#4
NE frmhnd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: McCook, Nebraska Posts: 1,337 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Any quality brand-name shock is probably better than whats there now. These have a coil spring over the shock. I couldn't find the item number, haven't used fleabay in a while. Have to go look at how much clearance there is around my shocks first.

06-30-2012, 08:41 AM	#8
NE frmhnd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: McCook, Nebraska Posts: 1,337 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Had to skip out on the shocks for now. Hit a buzzard on my way home that Sunday. Stupid thing stayed at grill guard level til I was about a truck length away then came up and leveled at windsheild height.

07-03-2012, 10:18 PM	#9
NE frmhnd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: McCook, Nebraska Posts: 1,337 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Had a long week at work last week. Think I am going to try them. Going to measure the hole in my lower control arm first, make sure I don't have to butcher it to get these in.