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"Rob" VP Alaska Chapter  |
Which are the best shocks out there. I am not going to lift my truck, but I am looking for better than factory since I live in Alaska and the roads...are not the best!
 2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT HEMI and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad Cab HEMI www.lubedealer.com/99705/           |
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Off-Road Suspension expert  |
Bilstein 5100's are going to give you the best bang for the buck (see my sig line for part #'s). If you want to spend a bit more, go with Fox Racing. I had the Rancho RS9000X's, but felt they were too mushy and swapped them for the Bilsteins I currently have (much better ride & control).
Either way, you'll need to get 14mm bushings and sleeves, as both brands typically come with 5/8" fittings (except the yellow & blue Bilstein HD's, which will be listed as an OEM replacement and should have the correct fittings for the application). '03 Black SLT QC SWB 4x4 Off-Road-- Rough Country X-Lift -- Deaver progressive leaf springs w/ 4" lift -- Bilstein 5100 shocks (BE5-6528-H5 front / BE5-6249-H5 rear) -- 35 x 12.50 Dick Cepek FCII's on 17 x 9 Centerline Dorsals -- AirAid Intake System w/ AMSOIL synthetic filter -- Comp 260 cam -- Manley springs & retainers -- Stu's Custom Pushrods -- JBA Cat-4ward mids -- Borla cat-back exhaust --Superchips -- Mark VIII e-fan w/ FK60 -- 8.2mm Taylors-- 180 deg t-stat -- AMSOIL -- Hella Black Magics -- bunch of other stuff "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill HTC Titan killer   |
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"Rob" VP Alaska Chapter |
Thanks for the Help. I am trying to get this thing to ride better for the road and weather conditions that I have in Alaska, plus I want to keep it ready to go off road. Any type of heads up for tires???
2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT HEMI and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad Cab HEMI www.lubedealer.com/99705/ |
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Off-Road Suspension expert |
I can't vouch for the Dick Cepek FC-II's in snow, but they've been great everywhere else (bit of a PITA to keep balanced, though). I'd look at the Nitto Terra Grappler, BFG A/T, or Toyo Open Country M/T. The Hankook Dynapro RF10 AT has tested well, too. All of them are available in 20" sizes.
'03 Black SLT QC SWB 4x4 Off-Road-- Rough Country X-Lift -- Deaver progressive leaf springs w/ 4" lift -- Bilstein 5100 shocks (BE5-6528-H5 front / BE5-6249-H5 rear) -- 35 x 12.50 Dick Cepek FCII's on 17 x 9 Centerline Dorsals -- AirAid Intake System w/ AMSOIL synthetic filter -- Comp 260 cam -- Manley springs & retainers -- Stu's Custom Pushrods -- JBA Cat-4ward mids -- Borla cat-back exhaust --Superchips -- Mark VIII e-fan w/ FK60 -- 8.2mm Taylors-- 180 deg t-stat -- AMSOIL -- Hella Black Magics -- bunch of other stuff "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill HTC Titan killer |
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"Rob" VP Alaska Chapter |
I was thinking about BFG's but do they come in 18" too
 2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT HEMI and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad Cab HEMI www.lubedealer.com/99705/ |
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President, Michigan Chapter Truck of the Month October 2008  |
I hope you can find bilsteins for your 07 ram 1500 4x4
____________________________ RCSB 4x4: 6.1 based 418 C.I. 4.56's, 6.1 heads, APS TC, BFI & 273 cam. 1/4 : 12.52 @ 108    www.nadodge.com |
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http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/mud-terrain-t-a-km2/3930.html http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/all-terrain-t-a-ko/44.html Looks like you can get either the AT or the new MT in an 18 inch. Smallest for the AT is 31 inches and the smallest for the MT is 33. If you're going to level your truck you shouldn't have problems with the 33's. Don't hold me to that though, I don't own a half ton. Lee '04 2500 QC LB 4X4 |
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I don't know about being the "best", but I have the procomp mx6 adjustable shocks on my lifted 4x4 and I love them.
2004 Ram 1500 4X4 - Procomp lift wheels and tires |
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"Rob" VP Alaska Chapter |
I am not looking to raise my truck other maybe the leveling kit(s) for both my Ram and Durango...
2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT HEMI and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad Cab HEMI www.lubedealer.com/99705/ |
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you can get shock length shocks.
2004 Ram 1500 4X4 - Procomp lift wheels and tires |
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"Rob" VP Alaska Chapter |
Are they cold weather tested???
2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT HEMI and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad Cab HEMI www.lubedealer.com/99705/ |
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Off-Road Suspension expert |
Damn, missed the '07 part. Good catch.  You can still run Bilsteins in back, but your options up front are limited. The Rancho Quicklift may be your best bet there. '03 Black SLT QC SWB 4x4 Off-Road-- Rough Country X-Lift -- Deaver progressive leaf springs w/ 4" lift -- Bilstein 5100 shocks (BE5-6528-H5 front / BE5-6249-H5 rear) -- 35 x 12.50 Dick Cepek FCII's on 17 x 9 Centerline Dorsals -- AirAid Intake System w/ AMSOIL synthetic filter -- Comp 260 cam -- Manley springs & retainers -- Stu's Custom Pushrods -- JBA Cat-4ward mids -- Borla cat-back exhaust --Superchips -- Mark VIII e-fan w/ FK60 -- 8.2mm Taylors-- 180 deg t-stat -- AMSOIL -- Hella Black Magics -- bunch of other stuff "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill HTC Titan killer |
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"Rob" VP Alaska Chapter |
What's the problem for 2007??? 2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT HEMI and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad Cab HEMI www.lubedealer.com/99705/ |
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Off-Road Suspension expert |
'06 - '08 use a different lower mount on the front shocks. It's not a standard eyelet.
'03 Black SLT QC SWB 4x4 Off-Road-- Rough Country X-Lift -- Deaver progressive leaf springs w/ 4" lift -- Bilstein 5100 shocks (BE5-6528-H5 front / BE5-6249-H5 rear) -- 35 x 12.50 Dick Cepek FCII's on 17 x 9 Centerline Dorsals -- AirAid Intake System w/ AMSOIL synthetic filter -- Comp 260 cam -- Manley springs & retainers -- Stu's Custom Pushrods -- JBA Cat-4ward mids -- Borla cat-back exhaust --Superchips -- Mark VIII e-fan w/ FK60 -- 8.2mm Taylors-- 180 deg t-stat -- AMSOIL -- Hella Black Magics -- bunch of other stuff "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill HTC Titan killer |
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President, Michigan Chapter Truck of the Month October 2008 |
06-08 have struts on the front, i just ordered a rancho quicklift from moes for my truck
____________________________ RCSB 4x4: 6.1 based 418 C.I. 4.56's, 6.1 heads, APS TC, BFI & 273 cam. 1/4 : 12.52 @ 108 www.nadodge.com |
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