Need to replace my shocks...

[Old Fart]

I posted this in the Power Wagon section but got no response...maybe better luck here

I need to change the shocks on my 2005 Power Wagon...they are the original ones!!

I tried searching but got little results. I sense that they are the same as a regular 2500 series but I would like confirmation please?

I would like the truck to have a smoother ride so do I need to stick with Bilsteins? How about the Rancho 5000 series?

 

[SYKRAMMAN]

Bilsteins are a top quality shock durable, reliable and not cheap. The rancho’s are a decent shock for the price, ride comfort is way better then stock but bilsteins have a lifetime warranty I think, don’t quote me on that though.

 

[Fitz-0518]

Yep^^^^I have Bilstein's application specific on all of my vehicles. Put them on my 03 at 25K miles. Bilstein replaced them at 180K. No questions asked. Will replace the factory shocks on my 2018 2500 at about 15K. You will notice a difference.

 

[Old Fart]

Thanks for the replies. My main concern is if they are the same as the 2500 model?

 

[Old Fart]

Ok...did some more research by going to Bilstein's website and found that the shocks are the same for the PW and the 2500...I hate it when I forget to do the simplest things, lol!!

Now as for what shocks to get, I forgot to mention that I'm a cheap SOB and don't want to spend too much on the truck. The Bilstein 5100 will cost me $520 CDN + tax and the Rancho RS5000X will be $255 CDN + tax at Rock Auto. I would prefer the Bilsteins, but for the price difference are the Ranchos a bad thing for the truck? They also offer a lifetime warranty...but so does Monroe with the Gas Magnum and the Reflex brands.

I could also go the cheapest route and get the Gas Magnums for $226 CDN??

 

[KSMegaOwner]

Spend the money on the 5100 Bilstein's. They are totally worth it, those Ranchos aren't even close in durability and ride. Just my opinion.

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[SYKRAMMAN]

Ok...did some more research by going to Bilstein's website and found that the shocks are the same for the PW and the 2500...I hate it when I forget to do the simplest things, lol!!

Now as for what shocks to get, I forgot to mention that I'm a cheap SOB and don't want to spend too much on the truck. The Bilstein 5100 will cost me $520 CDN + tax and the Rancho RS5000X will be $255 CDN + tax at Rock Auto. I would prefer the Bilsteins, but for the price difference are the Ranchos a bad thing for the truck? They also offer a lifetime warranty...but so does Monroe with the Gas Magnum and the Reflex brands.

I could also go the cheapest route and get the Gas Magnums for $226 CDN??

If you can’t get the bils and it’s just because your cheap like you said then you will regret it. The rancho’s won’t hurt anything but are nowhere near as comfortable, the couple sets I had in my days weren’t bad, got around 50k+ on each set but they were on much lighter trucks. It’s all up to you bud. Gl on your choosing.

 

[Old Fart]

I really hate being on a budget but I'm retired and still putting my son through university. That is why I asked the question. If you got 50K+ on your set of Ranchos, even it if it was a lighter truck, way more miles that I will ever put on the truck. I usually drive around 4-5000 kms per year.

 

[SYKRAMMAN]

At that little amount of driving they’ll rot out before they go bad lol.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Go Bilstein, the Ranchos will not ride as good as the Bilsteins and certainly will not last as long. They rust out easily and quickly. The Bilsteins are a far better shock.

Message me if you would like a quote.

 

[Old Fart]

At that little amount of driving they’ll rot out before they go bad lol.

That's my thinking as well!! If I were still working and driving more miles, I wouldn't hesitate to put Bilsteins. But I figure I could put lesser quality shocks and still be ok.

 

[Old Fart]

Go Bilstein, the Ranchos will not ride as good as the Bilsteins and certainly will not last as long. They rust out easily and quickly. The Bilsteins are a far better shock.

Message me if you would like a quote.

I realize that and wish I could buy Bilstein, but it just not in the budget. I guess another way to ask the question is which one is second best??

 

[Old Fart]

Might be going with the Monroe Reflex shocks? A few mechanic friends suggested them.

 

[Old Fart]

Since there is no negative opinions about Monroe Reflex, that's what I'm going to order.

 

[Joe.G]

Bilstein doesn't offer the 4600 HD Shock for your application? If they do they will be cheaper then the 5100's and are a good shock.

 

[Old Fart]

Rock Auto has the 4600 but it's priced same as the 5100's.

 

[SYKRAMMAN]

Rock Auto has the 4600 but it's priced same as the 5100's.

Try Bilsteinliftkits.com
Ordered all four shocks and stabilizer for 340 with coupon code they sent me. Without coupon it was 380$

 

[Old Fart]

Your link doesn't work. I presume the $340 is USD, so it makes it about $450 CDN which is higher than budget. I went to Bilsteinlifts.com and with shipping it comes to $431 US or $564 CDN. The 4 Reflex shocks at Rock Auto are $255 CDN shipped.

 

[SYKRAMMAN]

Your link doesn't work. I presume the $340 is USD, so it makes it about $450 CDN which is higher than budget. I went to Bilsteinlifts.com and with shipping it comes to $431 US or $564 CDN. The 4 Reflex shocks at Rock Auto are $255 CDN shipped.

Crap, sorry bud. I thought I was helping.

 

[Old Fart]

Thanks for trying!! Being on a budget stinks!