I have a Dodge Ram 2500 4dr 4×4 diesel i put a 2.5″ spacer on the front and a 1.5″ leaf on the back.  I know that the truck would ride different, but the truck rides like garbage.  Looking to put on some Bilstein shocks.  Any help would be great.

Answer:

More about ‘ride’ is mentioned on our website here -http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm

Since the truck has been modified, you need the Bilstein 5100s listed in our online catalog -

Front Shocks -  http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/15089/name/F4-BE5-6681-H7-Bilstein-5100-Offroad-Shock

Rear Shocks – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/15089/name/F4-BE5-6681-H7-Bilstein-5100-Offroad-Shock

Question:

I’m looking for a high end shock that will give me less body roll in my 2004 Durango. I don’t mind the ride quality that I currently have, but I would like a little stiffer. I also tow a lot with it . Usually items ranging from 2000 pounds, up to about 5000 pounds. So I also need something that’s going to perform while pulling. I had my eyes on the KYB MonoMax shocks but I can’t find them anywhere for my application. Thanks!

Answer:

For better handling and control, you want to use a monotube design shock.

We have Bilstein, Edelbrocks and KYB Gasajust, those are all monotube shocks.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3921&selected_year=2004

Some tech differences are mentioned here -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/scale.cfm

The Bilstein shocks are the best.

Since you work the vehicle some while towing, the KYB Gasajust shocks would be a good second choice

Question:

I’m looking for a high end shock that will give me less body roll in my 2004 Dodge Durango.  I don’t mind the ride quality that I currently have, but I would like it a little stiffer.  I also tow a lot with it.  Usually items ranging from 2000 pounds, up to about 5000 pounds.  So I also need something that’s going to perform while pulling.  I had my eyes on the KYB MonoMax’s but I can’t find them anywhere for my application.  Thanks!

Answer:

For better handling and control, you want to use a monotube design shock.

We have Bilstein, Edelbrocks and KYB Gasajust, shocks for a 2004 Durango.  Those are all monotubes.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3921&selected_year=2004

Some tech differences are mentioned here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/scale.cfm

The Bilstein shocks are the best.

Since you work the vehicle some while towing, the KYB Gasjust shocks would be a good second choice.

Question:

I’m looking for shocks for a 1996 Dodge Ram truck, 3500, dually, 4×4, extra cab. Do you have the Bilstein 5100 shocks for my truck, that are the exact height as the originals, as in with no lift or leveling kit? Thanks.

Answer:

There is no advantage to using a 5100 racing shock on a stock height street truck.
Only the rear shocks, the BE5-6682-H5 will actually fit a stock height truck.

You want the Heavy Duty Bilstein shocks, those will bolt right up with no modifications.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_truck.cfm

Online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3942&selected_year=1996

What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

This is my dads truck, I just got a set of bilstiens for my ram and love them. I have talked hime into getting a set from yall so seeing if there is a bilstien set that will work for him. He also wanted to know about the monroe gas magnums.

Answer:

Sorry, Bilstein does not yet make any units for the 2005 -up Dakotas. There are no Monroe Gasmagnums for the truck either, but the Ranch 5000 series are very similar to the Gasmagums. We list those in our online catalog – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3915&selected_year=2005

Model: Dakota SLT Club Cab

Manufacture Date: /1999

Question:

 We have a 1999 Dodge Dakota Club Cab pickup truck. A friend has suggested

 we buy the Bilstein BST Heavy Duty shocks from your site. A mechanic,

 based on the name “BST Heavy Duty” has said his price is higher, so I

 should buy yours, but his part number is different than the one on your

 website. So I have two questions:

 1) What is the difference between part number: be5-6338-ho (his rear part

 number) and F4-BE5-2618-H0 (your part number for rear shocks)

 2) Am I going to screw up the vehicle by changing shocks without changing

 any other suspension components? We use the truck mainly for highway trips

 to and from hardware stores. We occasionally take it to the mountains for

 snow or for trail heads on 4WD dirt roads.

Answer:

We use Bilsteins factory part numbers, which is the BE5-2618.

The same as in Bilsteins catalog -

http://www.bilstein.com/305bilsteinapplicationguide.pdf

I don’t know what the other part number is. It’s probably for some other vehicle.

It is normal to change just the shocks.

If that is the only part worn out, there is no reason to change or buy other parts on a suspension.

Bilsteins are the best performance shocks we have. Better control and handling at highway speeds, but very durable to for any offroading.

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T

> Thanks in advance!

> 

> Lily

Model: RAM 2500 HD

Manufacture Date: /2004

Chassis Designation: 4X4 OFFROAD

Question:

I think it has a small factory lift, the truck sits level.

I use the truck to tow a 30ft fifth wheel camper, the camper has a hitch

weight of 900 lbs I also carry a camping gear & firewood in the bed (long bed,regular cab)

I am interested in rear Air Lift air bags but am concerned with clearance

because 5th wheel hitch is a B&M Companion hitch that has a below the

bed/frame rail main support & looks like the Air Lift kit might have some

clearnce issues.

I also would like bilsteins shocks to replace the originals & am concerned

with which size/type to use considering how truck is equipped (small

factory lift).

any help would be appreciated

thanks

Answer:

If you are talking about the 57295, you can download their instructions for that kit too if it helps you.

Here’s the link to the PDF -

http://www.airliftcompany.com/manuals/MN-668_57295_57290_57297.pdf

None of the shock companies we have mention anything about any Dodge trucks with an OE suspension lift.

By guess would be (if the truck is not some special limited custom model) that the truck uses the same shocks are a rugular 2500.

Dodge 2500 4×4x – link to catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3939&selected_year=2004

The Bilstein Heavy Dutys we be what you want.

(you can click on the Bilstein part numbers there for picture as well).

Model: ram 2500 5.9 c.d

Manufacture Date: /2003

Chassis Designation: quad cab

Question:

It has 4″ lift w/2″ leveling in ft.  Do a lot of heavy

towing long distance.  Ft shocks are bilstiens and the one leaked out all oil.  Shocks about 4 years old.  So i need a shock to fit 6″ lift. Thanks

Answer:

We list the Ram 2500s in our online catalog, here’s the link -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3939&selected_year=2003

You should use the shock specified by the lift / leveling kit. Meaning, if they say to use a stock length shock, you can use any monotube we list there.

If the lift kit manufacturer says to use a longer shock, Bilstein offers a few 5100-series choices there.

Answer:

You should always order the shocks specificed by the leveling kit manufaturer.

Their engineers would have designed the kit to use stock length shocks (as we list them on our website), or if the kit requires a special, longer shock, they need to specify that.

We can’t really tell you because we did not sell you the kit and don’t have any specs on the product unfortunately.

But they will know if you contact them.

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T

More about lifted trucks -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm

You can find out more about the new models at:

http://www.pricewheels.com/switch.php?brand_code=210&brand=Dodge&action=&year=

My truck is 2500 four door and I pull a fifth wheel trailer when on vacation just need good all around shocks thanks

Answer:

Since you are towing, your best bet would be to use a monotube shock design.

(Edelbrock, Bilstein, or KYB Gasajust)

If available for your specific model, they will be listed in our online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3938&selected_year=2003

The Bilsteins are the popular choice.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_truck.cfm