Bigjay73
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For a regular truck, doing regular things that we all do, forest roads, washboard dirt roads, what shocks do you guys recommend? Are Bilsteins worth it, or should I just go with a middle of the road brand
Shocks and struts
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Hilljackoutlaw
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I upgraded to rancho last year before hunting season. Noticed a significant difference cant help but think if I went even better with some bilistein I would be even more happier than I am.
Bigjay73
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I thought Ranchos were in the same class
There are different levels of Rancho shocks. Priced accordingly. mtmuley
Is it worth it is a loaded question. IMO, spending 600-800 bucks in shocks and struts is a no brainer. I might even spend more next time. The ride comfort difference is well worth it to me. The extra money you spend will equate to about $100-150 a year difference.
I haven’t regretted my Eibach setup one bit.
I haven’t regretted my Eibach setup one bit.
Indianajoe
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As a mechanic for the last 20+ years, i would recomend that better shocks and struts actually save you money on tires, other suspension parts and steering components. Not to mention the improvement in ride.
Hilljackoutlaw
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What muley said. I spent somewhere around the $475
FI460
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Love the rancho rs9000s on my F350. I wish I had done it sooner.
The bilsteins on my 4runner are ok. Which i had gone fancier for that.
The bilsteins on my 4runner are ok. Which i had gone fancier for that.
Bilstein 5100s on my Tundra and I like them. Much better than stock!
cahunter805
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Bilstein 5100s are a great shock and significantly improved the ride on my last truck. Will definitely be putting a set on my new truck when I need to replace them.
Western Traveler1
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Funny Rancho RS9000 story.
I changed out the suspension in my 61 Willy’s CJ5 years ago. New shocks and leaf springs all around. I was beating the heck out of the Jeep and myself in a really bad area on a recent hunting trip. I decided to renew the suspension system again. I crawled under the vehicle a couple of weeks ago to see what I had to replace and realized I had Rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks. They were set too high for a different area I had been in and never readjusted. I cranked them down to softest setting and greased all the leaf springs. Totally different ride. Buying them was money well spent IMHO.
The Bilstein’s in my Z71 are great!
I changed out the suspension in my 61 Willy’s CJ5 years ago. New shocks and leaf springs all around. I was beating the heck out of the Jeep and myself in a really bad area on a recent hunting trip. I decided to renew the suspension system again. I crawled under the vehicle a couple of weeks ago to see what I had to replace and realized I had Rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks. They were set too high for a different area I had been in and never readjusted. I cranked them down to softest setting and greased all the leaf springs. Totally different ride. Buying them was money well spent IMHO.
The Bilstein’s in my Z71 are great!
LuketheDog
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I have the same on my Tundra, good shocks for the money, will probably step up to the 6112s (edit) next time though...
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Were the Bilsteins the 4600 (yellow) or 5100 (silver)?
T Bone
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I've put KYB's top offering on my pickup and now on the mothership (Toyota Avalon).
Nothing but praise so far.
Hopefully they will be good 5 years from now.
Nothing but praise so far.
Hopefully they will be good 5 years from now.
When you are researching shocks, its not a bad idea to read about the difference between digressive, linear, and progressive shocks.
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@T Bone I put a set of KYB Monomax shocks on my last Dodge when I first got it. For street use I think you'll really like them. They wore out pretty quickly on the Ram, and I was happier with the Bilstein 5100.
Digressive vs Linear vs Progressive Pistons & Shock Valving – AccuTune Off-Road
@T Bone I put a set of KYB Monomax shocks on my last Dodge when I first got it. For street use I think you'll really like them. They wore out pretty quickly on the Ram, and I was happier with the Bilstein 5100.
T Bone
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When you are researching shocks, its not a bad idea to read about the difference between digressive, linear, and progressive shocks.
Digressive vs Linear vs Progressive Pistons & Shock Valving – AccuTune Off-Road
@T Bone I put a set of KYB Monomax shocks on my last Dodge when I first got it. For street use I think you'll really like them. They wore out pretty quickly on the Ram, and I was happier with the Bilstein 5100.
Thanks for the first hand experience... I promise to never leave payment
Wildabeest
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I did Bilstein 6112 front and 5100 rear on my 4Runner. Been pretty happy with them.
