Shocks - Quality meets cost.

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Jun 13, 2012 | 12:03 PM

Dutch Semi

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Shocks - Quality meets cost.

What do you guys like for shocks on these lumber wagons? I would like to get a better ride and at this point don't want to put the effort into doing a RSK. Anybody running dual shocks and notice worth while benefits? On a related note, what about running a steering stabilizer? My steering seems OK for being worn, but I know there is always room for improvement. Thanks.

-Joseph

Jun 13, 2012 | 02:46 PM

nossliw

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Bilstein period. Even their lowest grade shock is better than any of the large name brand competitors. I have 5100's on both trucks and it made a huge difference in ride. Even thought the other shocks were pretty shot...I think it rides as well as a brick can.

Jun 13, 2012 | 02:53 PM

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Jun 13, 2012 | 03:45 PM

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Same question here especially about the steering stabilizer

Jun 13, 2012 | 03:53 PM

nossliw

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Not sure but my one tons do not have a stabilizer. I have always believed adding stabilizers just masks problems. However they do help shimmy with bigger tires and are valves completely different than shocks. I'm sure bilstein makes them as well. Used to seeing the bright red rancho and rough country stuff under trucks for stabilizers.

Jun 13, 2012 | 11:48 PM

Dutch Semi

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Thanks guys!

-Joseph

Jun 14, 2012 | 01:53 PM

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I'm due for shocks too. Where is the best place/price for these?

I know nearly nothing about shocks. Is there a particular part number? Different front to back, right?

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Jun 14, 2012 | 02:12 PM

nossliw

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They are different front and rear. I do not remember them off the top of my head bit just cruising around on the Internet I was able to find them pretty quick. If you want the 5100 series the easiest thing to do is go measure an eye to eye measurement front and rear under full flex during compression and extension. To give you an overall compressed and extended length with thateasurement any shock manufacturer can match you up....