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Explorer

Nov 07, 2019

Upgrade truck suspension

Hi all,

Just on the shakedown trip with the new rig, a NL 8-11 and a 2019 Chevy 3500HD Duramax. Over all I am happy with most of the handling, certainly the acceleration and pulling power is fine. We do have StableLoads (upper) installed. I am seeing that I don't like the "hobby horse" bouncing when we hit uneven pavement, expansion joints and the like. It seems in searching the many threads that even though the truck is brand new that the front shocks are most likely the issue, that replacing the front shocks with Rancho 9000s might be my best result. I just want to confirm my thoughts here. The truck sits about level.

Any thoughts?

Regards, Tom

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44 Replies

macjom
Explorer
Nov 08, 2019
The Bilstein 5100 is a good replacement also. It is slightly firmer than stock.
GeoBoy
Explorer
Nov 07, 2019
If your going to change the shocks, go with Bilstein 4600’s, no shock adjustments required.
bigfootgrey
Explorer
Nov 07, 2019
Rancho 9000’s made a huge improvement on our overall ride especially over those nasty bridge joints! Helped a lot with the unloaded ride as well. With the front set on 4 and the rear on 1 the empty ride wasn’t bad

Bob

P.S. Congratulations on the new rig!
jimh406
Explorer III
Nov 07, 2019
I’d try adjusting the air pressure in the front because it’s free, and then go for shocks if needed.