Got Smoke?

I experienced death wobble on the way back from Ohio last Sunday and I do not care to experience it again.

On my list of stuff that needs replacement is the steering stablizer and shocks. I know from my recent install of the D25 coils that I need front shocks, and the stablizer has been gone for a while I believe.

What do you guys think about Skyjacker Softride Hydro's? They seem to make reputable products.

I know BigBadDodge runs Skyjacker Hydro's all over his rig. Anybody else have any experience with them?

y-knot

I would stay away from them, and go with a name brand. Skyjacker does not make shocks, they just buy cheap ones and paint there name on them so they can sell a complete lift kity at a competitive price. If not a ranch RS 9000X, then maybe a 5100 or 5150 bilstein.

Got Smoke?

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I would stay away from them, and go with a name brand. Skyjacker does not make shocks, they just buy cheap ones and paint there name on them so they can sell a complete lift kity at a competitive price. If not a ranch RS 9000X, then maybe a 5100 or 5150 bilstein.
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Bilstein's ride rough from everything I've heard, plus they are too expensive. Hell Rancho's are less than Bilsteins, and Rancho's are about the most expensive aftermarket 4x4 shock. I posted this on TDR as well and got a reply from a friend of mine up north who really beats ::ahem:: uses his truck and he highly praise's them so I'm ordering tomorrow. ;D

Tartarus

I've worn out two sets of front shock in 18K miles, Rancho 5000s and 9000s. Don't hold up off-road under the diesel and the front-end design. Right now I've got Gabriel MaxControl monotubes on the front, not because I like Gabriel, but because I was passing through Elko, Nevada, and it was an emergency. Just installed Skyjacker brackets for dual front shocks. Believe it or not, the Gabriels seem to work well, and I found another pair for cheap. Guess I'll see if four Gabriel monotubes work better than two Ranchos.

On the steering stabilizer, I've got Skyjacker duals. Along with a DSS, they've done a lot to get rid of bad road habits.