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What shock absorbers?

Postby 93 W350 LE » Thu May 30, 2013 6:54 am

What shocks are you guys running on your non lifted dually 4x4's?

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93 W350 LE Club cab dually automatic, Banks Power Pack w/ exhaust, Banks tach and pyrometer, Isspro boost gauge, GearVendors O.D., BD exhaust brake, Kelderman Compuride and front bags. My Dad was the 2nd owner.
So far; rotated fuel pin, bottomed star,1/2 turn on smoke screw.
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby RCCUMMINS89 » Thu May 30, 2013 7:20 am

Skyjacker has a "scratch and dent" department...... very reasonable prices.
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby rockbuggy4x4 » Thu May 30, 2013 10:05 am

Yea. I'm pretty sure mine are skyjackers. still rides rough when empty.
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby CumminsPower59 » Thu May 30, 2013 3:50 pm

I have a SRW W350, and all I know is that I am completely sold on Bilstiens. Yeah, they are spendy, but well worth the price. Made a good sized difference in ride quality...for what these trucks are ;)
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby PToombs » Thu May 30, 2013 5:37 pm

I need a set for the rear now. When I changed my springs last week I discovered 1 shock has no action unless you move it fast. Really fast. :lol: I checked E-shocks.com and then e-bay. E-bay was $2 more but had free shipping.
I need to wait a few weeks to afford them, but Bilsteins it is!
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby bmoeller » Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:14 pm

Been getting parts from http://4wheelonline.com/Truck_Shocks.23

Been buying Rancho RS5000 shocks lately. Been holding up just fine for me. :) Been happy with them. :) Loved the Bilstiens I had on the 97. Just been needing a cheaper alternative lately. :P
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby Q5Quint » Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:47 am

I have unknown age skyjackers at stock height on my 93 dually- the ride is rough but I haven't driven another dodge to really compare it to.

We put new shocks on my buddys 97 powerstroke and it went from riding really rough, like his girlfriend didn't like riding in it rough, to smooth as butter going over speed bumps and potholes.... so I know that shocks can make a huge difference and potentially save a relationship. Not sure what brand but I know they were cheap.

The old benz guys say to not skimp on chinese crap and always get the bilstiens~ so I will be trying out a pair on that thing coming up in a week or two.

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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby 93 W350 LE » Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:02 am

For now I am justt running 25psi in my rear bags and 40psi in the front. Man what a difference when you take the de-arch out of the front.


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93 W350 LE Club cab dually automatic, Banks Power Pack w/ exhaust, Banks tach and pyrometer, Isspro boost gauge, GearVendors O.D., BD exhaust brake, Kelderman Compuride and front bags. My Dad was the 2nd owner.
So far; rotated fuel pin, bottomed star,1/2 turn on smoke screw.
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Re: What shock absorbers?

Postby kd0ezq » Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:03 am

I just put on 4 Monroe Gas Magnum shocks from Rock Auto. They were $26.99 each, man what a difference this made! The old Bouncy truck is gone, it is a nice firm ride now... I would recommend them, they arent a pretty name brand like a rancho or skyjacker, but they made a hell of a difference!
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