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Old 12-08-2007, 06:31 PM
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Help!!! I need new shocks!
Less than 1,000 miles ago I put 4 new Skyjacker 7000 Hydro shocks on a 97 Dodge Cummins. The shocks are already bad. This truck is not used for anything but highways and nice dirt roads. Unfortunately this shocks were a gift and there is no receipt. What would be a good replacement for these shocks? Any help is appreciated.
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Old 12-08-2007, 09:00 PM
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heard alot good on billsteens i think the 5100, and rancho 9000XLs, both are made for out trucks
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I like my rancho's, but I bought them for the adjustability, if I didn't want that I would get bilsteins
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How much do bilsteins run?
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i thougth they were around 100 ea
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heres one place I fond just now, about 65 each

http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
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I just got 4 bilstein 5100's for $ 288.00 from performanceproducts4trucks.com.
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Originally Posted by NMCTD
heres one place I fond just now, about 65 each

http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
Yep definately Bilsteins! I think the guys name is Don. All 4, free delivery to your door for under $300. You can't go wrong. I've been running the largest ones they have w/the 4" skyjacker lift and it rides great.
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bilsteins 5100 here no prob with them at all
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Ditto bilsteins, Made a sports car outa a 3/4 ton,
I'm Amazed on how good it corners...
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I have OEM shocks on mine off an 06 truck and someone on here is giving some away for shipping costs. They fit great. Check the Free box in the classifieds.
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Originally Posted by NMCTD
heres one place I fond just now, about 65 each

http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
Is that price for the yellow shock with blue boot or the nickle plated with black boot ? The price I gave for mine was the nickle plated.
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Is that price for the yellow shock with blue boot or the nickle plated with black boot ? The price I gave for mine was the nickle plated.
Yeah I think that is for the yellow one's, which should be more than enough if its not lifted, if it is lifted I think you have to step up to the nickle ones, but I'm not positive. Never really looked bilsteins up for the dodge because for my application I like the rancho 9000's, but in desert racing all we run is bilsteins
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Thanks guys. I guess I'll be looking for a set of bilsteins or ranchos.
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Went from Rancho 9000s to Bilstein HDs.
Night and day difference.
Go with the Bilsteins.
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