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Rickj91
Explorer
Oct 27, 2013

Truck Shock Absorbers

I have just purchased a 2013 Wolf Creek 850 camper with the Fox Landing step and need to replace the original shock absorbers (200000 kms) I did a search and got nothing. I know I read that for my 2005 Chevy 2500 HD short box, extended cab, with the Duramax/Allison that I was better to go with the Bilstein 4600's rather than the 5100's. Then there are the Ranch 9000's.
I would appreciate any help I can get as this is where I get all the good info. Thanks, Rick
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  • Boatycall's avatar
    Boatycall
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2013
    MARKW8 wrote:
    On my second truck with Rancho 9000s. I've been very happy with them.

    X2..
    The advantage the Rancho 9000's have is the user-adjustable valving. Crank the knob to 9 with the TC on your truck for a firm controlled ride, back to 1 when empty for a smooth comfortable ride.

    I leave the fronts between 1 and 4, and the rears all the way from 1 to 10.
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2013
    Bilsteins work well on my 3500 Chevy dually. I carry a very heavy TC and the ride is great
  • MARKW8's avatar
    MARKW8
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2013
    On my second truck with Rancho 9000s. I've been very happy with them.

    Mark
  • c_traveler2's avatar
    c_traveler2
    Nomad
    Oct 27, 2013
    I bought mine Bilstein 4600 through 4 Wheel Parts, they will ship. 4600s are for stock suspenion (non raised) trucks and are better than the stock shocks.

    I've had no issue with the Bilstiens on my 2007 f250/6.0PSD carrying a Lance 815.

    here's another website for you: Shock Warehouse

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