Could someone recommend a good set of front shocks that do not cost an arm and a leg? For moderate to heavy use an on a 3500.Thanks in advance.

 

Rancho's or KYBs. I like my Rancho 9000x adjustables for towing vs non towing. Srigs

 

Rancho 9000's, without the remote. Forget about the 5000's.

 

Rancho's. . . . Been there, done that. Go KYB Monomax and try to get over the pink-orange color.

 

Which of the two shocks will last the longest? I am sick of putting monroes on my truck ever 6 months!!



Jason

 

well...I don't have them yet, but I think I'm going Bilsteins. $240 for all 4. Supposed to outlast anything else.

 

where can you get Bilsteins fro $240/4????

 

I saw rancho 9000's for 40.00 each today. Is that a good price?

Mike

 

go with the KYB or the Bisteins they are what is called a monotube shock and have about 280-300 psi of nitrogen gas vs 88-95 psi on everything else that is on the market. Plus a hudge difference in quality of construstion. They are both designed to be a 100,000 mile unit.

 

Thanks everyone, I needed the input and advice. The shocks that I had on my old 91 Dodge were from Napa. They were not bad shocks, as far as ride was concerned but they would wear out about every 6mo to a year. The only good thing about them was that they were lifetime guarantied. I traded shocks at least 4 times, I was beginning to think that I would wear the mounting bolts out.

 

marine- where did you see 9000's for $40? i would imagine they're used since they cost around $69/ea new. just curious cuz i want 9000's, but was going to wait til they had the buy 3 get 1 free deal again.

 

They were on sale at a Dodge dealer in Coeur d'Alene, ID. They were new. I am pretty sure they were 9000's. I'll check Monday to make sure.

Mike

 

cool, let me know what you find out please. also if that price is correct could you get a contact number for me? may have to make a purchase.

 

You bet.

Mike

 

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marine- where did you see 9000's for $40? i would imagine they're used since they cost around $69/ea new. just curious cuz i want 9000's, but was going to wait til they had the buy 3 get 1 free deal again.

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When I got my 9000s... I couldn't find them cheaper than $89/ea. :-