Best shock absorbers?
- Thread starter kleann
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kleann
VP44 pwr
Have you tried any others though?
kleann
VP44 pwr
City/highway driving
ramctd
AKA RamWheelsBy4
Well I have ran Rancho 9000XLs and Bilstein 5100s on my CTD. I have ran those plus Pro Comps on a number of chevy 4x4 off road gasser trucks.
On the CTD the Ranchos were a little rougher ride than the Bilsteins, but they lasted three times longer.
If you don't mind replacing the Bilsteins every year or so then they are the better ride.
On the CTD the Ranchos were a little rougher ride than the Bilsteins, but they lasted three times longer.
If you don't mind replacing the Bilsteins every year or so then they are the better ride.
kleann
VP44 pwr
Damn, if they only last a year I just can't do that. The Pro comps are looking good. How did you like those?
ramctd
AKA RamWheelsBy4
The Pro Comps were fine on the gasser 4x4 trucks, but those trucks were setup for off road and the street ride was never very smooth. But from a shock performance they were good.
I just know the Bilsteins on mine were very nice ride for about a year. They just seemed to get worse from that point on. The Ranchos lasted around three years before they got to the same point.
apocalypse1812
Nailed It!
I had Skyjackers in my 12 valve, buddy had Blistiens in his. Hands down his rode better.
scottsjeeprolet
New member
My Pro Comps have rusted up after just 3 years.
Won't buy them again.
Won't buy them again.
JWhite
Trained monkey
There ya go, ignore the poll :lolly:
On a serious note, there are two series of bilsteins (5100s and standard yellow ones, not sure on model). The yellow ones are supposed to ride better than the 5100s but are NOT adjustable...
You can get a set of the yellow ones on a chevy for around $250 IIRC
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copenglenn
It's beer 30
Got a good source for these?
brianv31
out of my league
RockAuto has KYB
JWhite
Trained monkey
Well that's what happens when you listen to people. :doh:
Lucky Jeff
Stock Sucks
Exactly! Sadly I chose the ride and just sold my Ranchos to a friend with just a few thousand miles on them. I'll keep buying Bilsteins on a regular basis until someone comes out with a shock that rides as good but actually lasts (and doesn't cost 3 or 4 times more)