I have a well used Ram 1500 Club Cab 1500 4x4 360 (5.9L) that is cupping tires even though the alignment is fine. The tire shop guy says it is probably the shocks. The shocks are well worn and a bit tired so, it's time to swap them out.
This pickup is worked hard off-road hauling firewood, pulling trailers, etc. on the farm at modest speeds. It also sees some highway use as well so, shocks that don't beat me to death running empty to the big city would be nice too.
I have run Bilstein 5100's in the past on a Toyota Tundra but, to be honest, I found them to be a bit harsh. My friend is a KYB fanatic. I have also used Firestone airbags (load lifters) in the past with good results but, I don't think they are appropriate for this pickup as I use trailers a lot more now.
What shocks would you recommend and why? I'm thinking the Bilstein 5100's aren't the best because I don't want more lift. Would midgrade Bilstein's be better/same/worse than similar KYB's? Should I look at something else from the off-road catalog/website places like 4wheelparts.com and similar offroad shops?
TIA,
Sid
This pickup is worked hard off-road hauling firewood, pulling trailers, etc. on the farm at modest speeds. It also sees some highway use as well so, shocks that don't beat me to death running empty to the big city would be nice too.
I have run Bilstein 5100's in the past on a Toyota Tundra but, to be honest, I found them to be a bit harsh. My friend is a KYB fanatic. I have also used Firestone airbags (load lifters) in the past with good results but, I don't think they are appropriate for this pickup as I use trailers a lot more now.
What shocks would you recommend and why? I'm thinking the Bilstein 5100's aren't the best because I don't want more lift. Would midgrade Bilstein's be better/same/worse than similar KYB's? Should I look at something else from the off-road catalog/website places like 4wheelparts.com and similar offroad shops?
TIA,
Sid