Check out the new Bilstein 5100 Series Steering Stabilizer for the 4wd Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500.

Question:

Can I purchase an air shock such as a Monroe for my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4X4. I want the flexibility of increasing the height and or load capacity when needed but really am not looking at altering the suspension as in a lift kit. The air shocks I have had in the past worked well however I did not see them on your site. What I did see was an airbag kit, is this comparable to airshocks?  I am planning on  a trip in late May or early June therefore I am looking to buy and install before my trip.

Answer:

There are currently not any airshocks designed for your truck, but we do have an Airlift airspring kit for the 07 Ram 1500.  The airlift kit is an airbag that can be inflated just like an airshock to give you more support when you need it but can be deflated when the truck is empty so that it doesn’t make the rear unecessarily stiff, like an add-a-leaf would.  Because the airlift airspring kit works alongside your shocks and springs, it is a better choice than an airshock because your shocks are able to do their job, which is dampening, rather than being forced to support the truck.  You can see that part here:

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd Airlift Airspring Kit

Question:

I have a 2003 Dodge Durango 4×4. I pull a trailer on weekends with a band what kind of rear shocks would good for me? I have been looking at Monroe brands.

Answer:

Monroe shocks are very good OEM replacement shocks, but for towing or hauling we recommend upgrading to heavier duty monotube shocks like the Bilstein Heavy Duty, KYB Monomax or Edelbrock IAS Performer.  Any of these high quality heavy duty shocks will give you better control over your truck and trailer, especially at highway speeds.

If you’re having touble with your truck sagging, we have an airlift airspirng kit, which is an inflatable airbag that works alongside your spring and shock to give you extra carrying support when loaded up, but can also be deflated so that it doesn’t ruin your ride quality whn the truck is empty.  You can see all of those parts here:

2003 Dodge Durango 4×4 Shocks

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).