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Yes to Bilstein, I put a set of the 5100 my 2006 CTD 4x4 a big improvement over stock...+1 Bilstein. They make great products and limited lifetime warranty.
What did you replace the bilsteins with ? ThanksI personally didn't like the Bilsteins, they were pretty inferior in handling compared to my oem Outdoorsman struts.
Gave them away after being installed for about a month or so.
Are you sure your truck is stock? Ie. the front and rear gap between the tire and fender look about equal.
It sure looks leveled in that picture.
Nice truck. I am facing the same decision as you. My '15 SLT QC Ram seems a bit bouncy as of late, I do believe new shocks are in order. OE are pricey, but the truck did ride well, IMO.Lol, I'm honestly confused about what to order right now. Maybe if I share what I am looking for it’ll help with the recommendations. I am looking to have my truck ride comfortably especially on long drives since my drive to work is a long drive. I have zero ideas about suspension stuff or rake lol but ill attach a picture of my truck and you guys will hopefully know what I am needing and recommend me the right ones to order soon. to me, my truck looks level from the front and back and I like to keep it this way if possible. I've seen some struts and shocks mention 4WD or RWD my truck is a 2014 Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 Hemi 4WD.View attachment 504606
I was trying to lower the front a bit so I didn't replace them due to any problem - in fact the oem low mileage struts are in the garage.What did you replace the bilsteins with ? Thanks
Also, it has 153k on the OE shocks, so no complaints there. I've never had it aligned, either, and it still tracks straight with even tire wear. I have 63k on my Cooper Discoverer AT's.
Thanks paco !I was trying to lower the front a bit so I didn't replace them due to any problem - in fact the oem low mileage struts are in the garage.
I think I went with Maxtrac but can't remember for sure and can't find any receipt.
The bilstein strut rod was much thinner than my stock or the replacement - significantly thinner.
I wanted to lower the front a bit since I usually use the truck loaded or towing and almost exclusively for highway use and just wasn't thrilled with the 17 mpg @ 74 mph that I could get stock. That was the best I could get for mpg.
The number on my stock OEM strut is 05154597AB, not sure the of the number on the rear as they are still the OEM HD shocks.
You're welcome, I wish I could find the receipt. I think I know when I bought them but paypal doesn't go back that far - 2019.Thanks paco !
I think I might be wrong it might not be stock but it is black struts that look like the stock ones. Maybe the previous owner installed a leveling kit? if I get the bilsteins will I be able to put the leveling too if it has one on it now?I personally didn't like the Bilsteins, they were pretty inferior in handling compared to my oem Outdoorsman struts.
Gave them away after being installed for about a month or so.
Are you sure your truck is stock? Ie. the front and rear gap between the tire and fender look about equal.
It sure looks leveled in that picture.
Thank you, true to each his own. I love mine level lol I want to keep it that way. update me on the shocks and struts you choose to go with. I should go ahead and pick something this coming week but I'm just confused if I should go OEM or bilsteins.Nice truck. I am facing the same decision as you. My '15 SLT QC Ram seems a bit bouncy as of late, I do believe new shocks are in order. OE are pricey, but the truck did ride well, IMO.
Also, it has 153k on the OE shocks, so no complaints there. I've never had it aligned, either, and it still tracks straight with even tire wear. I have 63k on my Cooper Discoverer AT's.
As far as the rake goes, your truck does look level. Mine is a couple inches higher in the rear, and I like the way it sits, but to each his own. I love my Ram.
You should be able to do it with the bilsteins, but depending on how they did it (spacer, strut, etc.) you may need/want to change something.I think I might be wrong it might not be stock but it is black struts that look like the stock ones. Maybe the previous owner installed a leveling kit? if I get the bilsteins will I be able to put the leveling too if it has one on it now?