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Need some advice on rear shocks. 05 Quad cab 2500 5.9 engine. I am looking for a good shock to improve the unloaded ride but at the same time help take some of the chucking out when I pull my 5th wheel. Any ideas?
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4 new Bilstein shocks made a night and day difference in pulling a 11k tag, or 16k 5th wheel. They were a little stiff at first (unloaded), but now they work great loaded or empty. You may need a Mor/ryde pin box on your trailer to help with the chucking.
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Bilsteins and check out Demco's glide ride system:
The Glide Ride:
* Absorbs bumps and jolts through a gravity, self-centering parallel linkage system.
* Greatly reduces stress and fatigue at the hitch point.
* Maintenance Free.
* Doesn't effect braking or steering.
* Helps prolong the life of your truck and RV.
* Makes a smoother more pleasant ride.
* Up to 21,000 lbs. G.V.W.R.
* Models available for many popular late model fifth-wheel trailers.
* Call Demco for the proper application.
List Price $739.00
The Glide Ride:
* Absorbs bumps and jolts through a gravity, self-centering parallel linkage system.
* Greatly reduces stress and fatigue at the hitch point.
* Maintenance Free.
* Doesn't effect braking or steering.
* Helps prolong the life of your truck and RV.
* Makes a smoother more pleasant ride.
* Up to 21,000 lbs. G.V.W.R.
* Models available for many popular late model fifth-wheel trailers.
* Call Demco for the proper application.
List Price $739.00
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ditto on the bilstein's- www.shockwarehouse.com also check out www.fifthairbourne.com for a cushioned pinbox. if you have a short bed they also have a pin box to work with shortbeds called the "sidewinder".
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sorry that's www.fifthairborne.com
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I had Rancho 9000s on my 2500HD and they worked great. After about 2 weeks of "adjusting" them I decided I liked them maxed out as firm as they went. I didn't adjust them a single time after that.
I'm going Bilsteins this time.
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Bilsteins are the single best mod you can do to these trucks. Ride differrence is huge. Buy 4, be happy!
The OEM shocks are good from the dealer until you get home.
The OEM shocks are good from the dealer until you get home.
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