jbeadle

I need new shocks! (Duh...) I use my BiRT for about half towing and half off-road. I'd like some recommendations for some good aftermarket shocks, unless the OEM things will serve me well.

NAIL BENDER

I just put Rancho 9000's on my truck. Nine way adjustment. So far I like them.

DarrellB

I put Bilstiens on all 4 corners about 2 years ago and have been very happy with them, make sure you get the Heavy Duty ones. I bought mine a Auto Zone for $56 apeace, took 1 working day for them to get them in, and took me about 3 hours and 6 beers to put them on. <br><br>DB

country

where's the best place to buy the rancho 9000's?<br>

TX Ram

Check 4 wheel Parts (www.4wheelparts.com), they had awesome prices when i bought mine a while back.

robsobx

it seems every year that Rancho has a buy 3 get 1 free sale, should be coming up pretty soon

jbeadle

[quote author=NAIL BENDER link=board=7;threadid=9768;start=0#93331 date=1042856752]
I just put Rancho 9000's on my truck. Nine way adjustment. So far I like them.[/quote]

Realistically, do you ever adjust them??

jbeadle

[quote author=DarrellB link=board=7;threadid=9768;start=0#93370 date=1042863241]
I put Bilstiens on all 4 corners about 2 years ago and have been very happy with them, make sure you get the Heavy Duty ones.[/quote]

Darrell - I'd thought about Bilsteins or Konis, but never ran into anyone that had actually used them on a CTD. Do you recall what part # they are?

John

TPilaske

[quote author=JonBoy link=board=7;threadid=9768;start=0#93462 date=1042905431]
[quote author=NAIL BENDER link=board=7;threadid=9768;start=0#93331 date=1042856752]
I just put Rancho 9000's on my truck. Nine way adjustment. So far I like them.[/quote]

Realistically, do you ever adjust them??
[/quote]

I use the Rancho 9000x 9-way adjustables w/ in cab remote. I adjust them accordingly (either empty or towing). They make a big difference!

Tony

NWDave

<br><br>So how much they getting for such a combo? I assume this allows you to adjust on the fly?<br><br>~Dave

turbospl311

HIgher in the thread some one was asking about &quot;do you really adjust them&quot; on the Rancho 9000. I adjust mine based on what I'm doing with the truck. I write down the settings and track the &quot;butt Dyno&quot; for ride and rebound. For around town empty, I set it to 4 in front and 2 in the rear. for Hauls down the Interstate with a light load it is generally 5 on the front and 6 in the rear. With the 13.5k fifth wheel on it is 7 in the front and 9 in the rear. ON the back country roads when we are going to go play in the mud, genrally 3 in the front and 1 in the rear.<br><br>Just my opinion. I really am impressed with the high speed rebound on the shocks. The low speed is not quite a good as Bilstein but for an overall shcok I really like them.<br><br>Don Miller<br>97 2500 CTD

Dieseldude4x4

[quote author=01smokinram link=board=7;threadid=9768;start=0#93325 date=1042856027]<br>I've install monroe reflex shocks on duallies before and the customers liked the ride without being loaded.<br>[/quote]<br><br>I also installed the Reflexes with no problems.

TPilaske

<br><br>I paid $89 per shock &amp; $179 for the remote system.... seems to be around that everywhere I looked.

Scotty

[quote author=TPilaske link=board=7;threadid=9768;start=0#94686 date=1043189497]
I paid $89 per shock &amp; $179 for the remote system.... seems to be around that everywhere I looked.
[/quote]

Tony Tony Tony...sell the shocks and get yerself a high idler.


I have the 9000's with remote and I love the ability to adjust for different roads and for loads.

Roads and Loads...a new song. Probably be a country hit.

MY Roads and Loads are rollin' rollin'....uhh nevermind...sorry I got off topic its all Tony's fault