Bilstein or Rancho
06-21-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowhand
Just as well as on a 4WD 
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06-21-2006, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by NCTURBOS
Cool... I was unsure 'cause their advertising mentions for "lifted trucks", which mine is not. I actually like the current stance of my truck and want to keep it that way.
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Part numbers you want are B46-1907 front, B46-1908 rears.
06-22-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowhand
Rancho's are fine if you don't mind .... frozen adjuster ***** ..........
My RS 9000s did the same thing. The first year they were beter than stock and the rear adjustment made a diference when I loaded the camper but they did not last.
Got a full refund from Sumit Racing and bought Bilstein.
06-23-2006, 02:44 PM
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good call on the bilsteins. I just put them on my truck a couple months ago, don't know why I didn't do that a lot sooner. I chose them because a higher quality shock is more important than the adjustability to me. both offroad and highway to say they made a night and day difference would be an understatement. couldn't be happier with them.
I had a great experience with Bilstein's CS, sorry to hear about yours Tye. Told me either the 5100's or the HeavyDuty ones would work fine up front with my leveling kit but that the 5100's are valved a little differently so they're 'more better'(my words) with slightly larger tires and offroading. the HD's are for stock height, 5100's are for lifted.
I ended up putting 5100's in the front and HD's in the back because Summit was backordered on the rear 5100's for a couple weeks. actually, the guy at bilstein recommended I mix them like that anyway since I tow frequently.
btw, most guys with rancho shocks usually have cleaner looking shocks because they just replaced them....again.
I had a great experience with Bilstein's CS, sorry to hear about yours Tye. Told me either the 5100's or the HeavyDuty ones would work fine up front with my leveling kit but that the 5100's are valved a little differently so they're 'more better'(my words) with slightly larger tires and offroading. the HD's are for stock height, 5100's are for lifted.
I ended up putting 5100's in the front and HD's in the back because Summit was backordered on the rear 5100's for a couple weeks. actually, the guy at bilstein recommended I mix them like that anyway since I tow frequently.
btw, most guys with rancho shocks usually have cleaner looking shocks because they just replaced them....again.
06-23-2006, 07:05 PM
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If you can not find a part number for your application and are not sure what shock to order, use this table. All you need are your extended lengths and collapsed lengths.
http://www.bilstein.com/offroad_5125.php
http://www.bilstein.com/offroad_5125.php
06-23-2006, 07:51 PM
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I just put on the OEM replacement bilsteins the 49/50 ones... THEY ROCK!!! The front end sounded very rattley before and was bouncy now it rides awesome!! Definitly money well spent. I bought them on ebay from a seller who had the "best offer" option and got them for ~240 shipped!!
06-23-2006, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by roughstock
Where do I get the best deal on shocks. At shockwarehouse, the Bilsteins will cost me $240 and free shipping. Where else should I look.
06-23-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mkubacak
If you can not find a part number for your application and are not sure what shock to order, use this table. All you need are your extended lengths and collapsed lengths.
http://www.bilstein.com/offroad_5125.php
http://www.bilstein.com/offroad_5125.php
I can't remember the extended/collapsed length for a stock 2nd gen, so I'm not sure if it'll fit. Best measure before you order.
06-29-2006, 12:37 PM
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Go here:
http://www.sams4x4store.com/rancho.htm
You have until tomorrow to get 4 brand new Rancho RS9000x shocks for like $200!! Buy 3 get 1 free (after rebate)... I just ordered mine yesterday! Good luck...
http://www.sams4x4store.com/rancho.htm
You have until tomorrow to get 4 brand new Rancho RS9000x shocks for like $200!! Buy 3 get 1 free (after rebate)... I just ordered mine yesterday! Good luck...
06-30-2006, 01:45 AM
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that's pretty much what everyone sells the rancho rs9000x shocks for. it's either 3 for 1 or buy 4 get the in-cab adjuster free. Summitracing switches back and forth between these two offers every couple months, as does 4wheelparts.
I'm glad I spent a little extra money on my bilsteins...I've pulled entirely too many ranchos off of buddies' trucks because they're worn out or rusted up. ya get what you pay for. but I guess ranchos are still better than the factory shocks we've got...though that doesn't say a whole lot.
I'm glad I spent a little extra money on my bilsteins...I've pulled entirely too many ranchos off of buddies' trucks because they're worn out or rusted up. ya get what you pay for. but I guess ranchos are still better than the factory shocks we've got...though that doesn't say a whole lot.
06-30-2006, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NCTURBOS
I've heard/read only good things about the Bilstein 5100's. My only question is how well do they work on a 2wd truck??
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Unbelieveabley fine ride quality on a dually!
07-01-2006, 12:27 AM
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Off road warehouse has these: Bilstein Shocks for Dodge Ram '94-'03 2500/3500 Fullsize PU 4wd (8400+gvw) Factory Replacement Bilstein #BE5-2549/1908
Is this the 5100? I guess I just figured the model number would have a 5100 in it.....Just want to make sure before I get some for my '99
Is this the 5100? I guess I just figured the model number would have a 5100 in it.....Just want to make sure before I get some for my '99
07-28-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger Rag
I've had Rancho's before on another truck. Always thought they rode rough. Now the adjustable ones, I don't know other than a local 4x4 shop agreed that they don't last that long. I do like the sounds of the adjustability of them though. You'll just have to get some others chime in as to whether the long term reliability is good or not on the Rancho's.
I decided to go with the Bilstien 5100's and they ride great. I had a local shop do them so I didn't need to talk to Bilstien's Cutomer Sevice, so I can't comment on that. I've had mine on for about 5000 miles and they still ride like a dream. I can't speak for long term reliability on them as I haven't had them on that long. When I got responses when I was looking, eveyone seemed really happy with the Bilstiens. Add me to that list so far.
I decided to go with the Bilstien 5100's and they ride great. I had a local shop do them so I didn't need to talk to Bilstien's Cutomer Sevice, so I can't comment on that. I've had mine on for about 5000 miles and they still ride like a dream. I can't speak for long term reliability on them as I haven't had them on that long. When I got responses when I was looking, eveyone seemed really happy with the Bilstiens. Add me to that list so far.
07-29-2006, 06:44 AM
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I just ordered a set of KYBs from Summit. I don't have any experience with them, but I have heard a lot of good things about them. I'll let you know what I think!