shocks for a stock height 2500... i dont want my truck any stiffer, but dont want to lose to much weight capacity either...

 

Shocks don't affect weight capacity.

What is your question?

 

my question is what kind of shocks would you recommend for a stock height truck?

 

Bilstein. /end thread

 

yup what he said ^^^^ i got 5100 all around im on my second set

 

I agree, get the Bilstein's. I bought some $30 shocks at Adanced Auto and after two months they started clunking everying I hit a small bump. Going to get some Bilstein's before camping season.

 

just looked at Bilsteins online, and i couldnt find any for a "stock" height truck...

 

here is a link to a canadian site
http://www.bilsteincanada.com/index....882_2891_12766

0-2" means they fit stock and a truck lifted upto 2inches

 

The listing for your year and driveline is the stock height shock, if its for a modified truck it will state what it fits in inches over stock.

KYB are also good, but I went with Les Schwab's version of gas shock, they are made by Monroe and have a lifetime warranty. Dad's got Bilstein's on his 94 and I can't tell the difference, except he's on his second set.

 

The previous owner installed "Reflex" shocks on mine, not sure how long they been on there. I guess they are alright... I like bilsteins, but not the price.....

 

I've had good luck with Monroe's gas charged option, I think they were something like $45 each, similar to stock. Pretty sure they are monroe anyhow, they are yellow and from NAPA. I have 50k/3 years on them and still as good as when I got them.

 

I have those on my truck, but it does ride harsh. The previous shocks gave a silky smooth ride compared to them. Of course, they were so worn out that they freely traveled.
I think I will try Bilsteins the next time. I know that a 3/4 ton truck will only ride so smooth, but these Monroes are pretty rough.
Every time I cheap out, it costs more. You think that I would learn.