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I replaced the OEM shocks on our 2006 3500 at about 205,000km/128,000mi. with Rancho 9000. The stock shocks were seeping a tiny bit of oil past the seals. The R9000's were great, the adjustability made a nice difference in empty and loaded ride. They rode softer at setting 1 (nicer ride) and stiffer/more controlled at setting 9 when loaded. The Rancho's lasted 20,000km/12,500mi. I replaced them with Bilstein 4600. Ride and handling about the same as the Rancho at setting 9.
What I oughta done was measure up the shocks and go down to a heavy duty truck dealer and buy 4 hydraulic shocks off a class 8 rear air suspension and forget the gas charged shocks for heavily loaded 1 ton.
What I oughta done was measure up the shocks and go down to a heavy duty truck dealer and buy 4 hydraulic shocks off a class 8 rear air suspension and forget the gas charged shocks for heavily loaded 1 ton.
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