I have a 13 Ram 2500 4x4 CTD, I am looking to replace the factory shocks with aftermarkets. I infrequently pull a 10k TH. Has anyone replaced their oem shocks? What brands are you using?Is there a noticeable difference or was it a waste of $$.I was looking at Rancho's 7000 & 9000 series.Thoughts? Experienced answers welcomed.

I put Bilstein 5100s on my 2013 F350 dually 4x4 before it was a month old. A great improvement. Others put on Bilstein 4600s. Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty and you can find decent prices on the internet.You might want to do a forum search. This gets discussed regularly.

I put Bilstien 5100 on my 2001 made a huge differance. If you do search on shocks you will find that Bil's are very popular.

I put 9000s on my GMC 3500. I like them.

Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com

When it was time I replaced mine with Bils 4600. Great shock easy to do with minimal tools.

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LowRyter
Explorer
Jul 23, 2015
I purchased Monroe Reflex
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Explorer II
Jul 23, 2015
Another vote for 5100's. However, don't expect them to make a truck ride like a car. They greatly improved my towing, hauling, and plowing. They did not make a huge improvement on unloaded ride quality.
alexleblanc
Explorer
Jul 23, 2015
I threw on 5100's when my truck was a few weeks old, they are great for the money and far better than the stock units the truck came with.
Rotzilla
Explorer
Jul 23, 2015
Thanks for the info so far.
I am leaning towards the 5100's found them on a popular 4x4 site 4 for $280.
Greene728
Explorer
Jul 23, 2015
Follow this link for great article on the differences between the two.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/images/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm

I used the 4600. Highly recommend!!
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 23, 2015
rhagfo wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
MerkelG wrote:
Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com

ZACTLY!

The 4600's are for stock ride height trucks.

You can also get 5100's for stock ride height trucks.

Thanks, did not know that.

What is the difference between then?
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 23, 2015
Cummins12V98 wrote:
MerkelG wrote:
Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com

ZACTLY!

The 4600's are for stock ride height trucks.

You can also get 5100's for stock ride height trucks.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 22, 2015
MerkelG wrote:
Bilsteins 4600 genos garage . Com

ZACTLY!

The 4600's are for stock ride height trucks.
6_6_Oilburner
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
Bilstein 5100s.
Majja13
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
When it was time I replaced mine with Bils 4600. Great shock easy to do with minimal tools.