2WD 3500 Rear Suspension
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2WD 3500 Rear Suspension
I had my rear shackle rust right through and break off recently, so while I have the spring out to replace it was wondering if there would be a better spring to put on it? Its the original with 200,000 miles on them. I want better ride quality but not if it will cause axle hop or anything. Don't pull a lot of weight if any and its a 96 3500 ext cab long box. Also would like to upgrade the original shocks while doing it as well there also original and probably dead a long time ago
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Bilstein Shocks all the way Genos or Auto Zone. Price is about the same.
The Springs? Might try Big Moe Spring and Alignment Birmingham AL 205 780 6206. I have ordered form them before and had good service.
The Springs? Might try Big Moe Spring and Alignment Birmingham AL 205 780 6206. I have ordered form them before and had good service.
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I would replace the spring hanger and then add air bags.I get a very nice ride with 10 lbs in my bags on my truck and when I haul my fiver I just add some more air to level it for a great ride. Air bags work nice with a set of good heavy duty shocks.
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So Bilstein shocks no question are definitely the shocks to go with? I should just put the factory spring packs back in with the new hangers?
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I learn my lesson the hard way 1st went with monroe reflex then rancho 5000 one lasted 10k the other did not last that. The springs, like Don T said you could go with Air Bags or Timbrens.
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You could remove the overload leaf and add air bags for a better ride. Good shocks help alot. Velvet Ride shackles help alot in the 1st couple inches of travel.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/content...ckle%20Install
http://www.thedieselstop.com/content...ckle%20Install
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I can't find velvet shackles anywhere and it seems the dealer is the only one that can even get stock shackles. Is there a better design I could get made or something from a Chevy or ford that would work better then stock?
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I just put 2 hammerite rattle cans of paint on my rear frame and shackels as all these rust storys scare me. x2 on the bilstein shocks, I put in some 5100's that are rated for up to a 2" lift for my leveling kit. The truck no longer feels like I have 4 half flat tires!
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If you go out to Google in put in your truck/shakles, you will have all kinds of sources, including JC Whitney. I would keep the stock springs for resale value, maybe do the airbags. Some Ballast would help too, maybe a transfer fuel tank.
Bilstein shocks are THE BEST THING that ever happenned to these trucks. I replaced mine almost immediately, as the stocks were worthless. 9 years later they still work greaat.
Good Luck!!
Bilstein shocks are THE BEST THING that ever happenned to these trucks. I replaced mine almost immediately, as the stocks were worthless. 9 years later they still work greaat.
Good Luck!!
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