Rear shocks leaking

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So I had my 19' warlock in at my mechanic. Quoted me 550$ for my rear shocks that were leaking. I called my local dodge dealership and it's covered under warranty. Is it worth upgrading the rear shocks, just paying the difference and putting something better in?
If so what would be a good alternative to what was in there?
I was thrashing around on the logging roads pretty good the last year so not surprised I need new shocks.
 

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Depends on what you intend to do with your truck. If you're happy with the ride and hitting logging roads is rare then I'd get the free replacements. Otherwise, consider if you're going to lift/level and how harsh the terrain you are potentially off-roading is. Mostly paved roads with occasional, easy off-road go with something like the Bilstein 5100s. If you are into heavy off-road stuff or need to burn some cash, look into Icons or Kings.
 

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definitely go with the biltstiens or better! factory rear shocks are garbage at best
I have a 21 warlock with biltstien 5100s in the back. these shocks should come on these trucks from the factory thats how good they feel in daily driving. they keep the tire in much better contact with the road over bumps, rocks, washbord, potholes, expansion joints et cetra
not to mention much better roll control when hitting the tight winding river roads at speed!

pretty easy to change too with normal garage tools and jackstands. it feels like its longer to remove and reinstall the wheels and wheel well liners than the actual shocks haha
 

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Let the dealer replace them under warranty. Then if you decide to get better shocks down the road you have a spare good set or sell for a little recoup on the new ones.

Question I have is what shocks did your mechanic quote you? $550 for shocks better be something good. Book time is only like a hour to change shocks on the rear and realistically in a shop setting shouldn't take more than 10 min to do.

If you decide to swap the shocks for different save some money and do them yourself. It's 4 bolts not difficult at all.
 

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If you decide to swap the shocks for different save some money and do them yourself. It's 4 bolts not difficult at all.
To make changing the rear shocks easier:
 

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For a few Pennies more, you’ll be getting better plus you won’t be worried about replacing them later, unless you have doing a lift in mind :waytogo:
 
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Let the dealer replace them under warranty. Then if you decide to get better shocks down the road you have a spare good set or sell for a little recoup on the new ones.

Question I have is what shocks did your mechanic quote you? $550 for shocks better be something good. Book time is only like a hour to change shocks on the rear and realistically in a shop setting shouldn't take more than 10 min to do.

If you decide to swap the shocks for different save some money and do them yourself. It's 4 bolts not difficult at all.
Ya I like this idea. Get em covered under warranty and then replace em at a later date and can either have a spare set
 
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Let the dealer replace them under warranty. Then if you decide to get better shocks down the road you have a spare good set or sell for a little recoup on the new ones.

Question I have is what shocks did your mechanic quote you? $550 for shocks better be something good. Book time is only like a hour to change shocks on the rear and realistically in a shop setting shouldn't take more than 10 min to do.

If you decide to swap the shocks for different save some money and do them yourself. It's 4 bolts not difficult at all.
Ya the cost of the shocks was equal to the labor quote. Great local shop for me but sometimes there rates are extreme
 
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definitely go with the biltstiens or better! factory rear shocks are garbage at best
I have a 21 warlock with biltstien 5100s in the back. these shocks should come on these trucks from the factory thats how good they feel in daily driving. they keep the tire in much better contact with the road over bumps, rocks, washbord, potholes, expansion joints et cetra
not to mention much better roll control when hitting the tight winding river roads at speed!

pretty easy to change too with normal garage tools and jackstands. it feels like its longer to remove and reinstall the wheels and wheel well liners than the actual shocks haha
Definitely love my ride and want the best put into it. Sounds like lots recommend the bilsteins
 

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Let the dealer replace them under warranty. Then if you decide to get better shocks down the road you have a spare good set or sell for a little recoup on the new ones.

Question I have is what shocks did your mechanic quote you? $550 for shocks better be something good. Book time is only like a hour to change shocks on the rear and realistically in a shop setting shouldn't take more than 10 min to do.

If you decide to swap the shocks for different save some money and do them yourself. It's 4 bolts not difficult at all.
You're not doing the rear shocks in 10 minutes,by the time you pull the wheel well liners out,shorten a wrench to get at the ugly upper nuts,you're looking at well over an hour,probably per side,to do them yourself.No shop is going to be able to do them in 10 minutes,as they still have to R&R the wheel well liners .The Thuren kit does come with a short wrench,and a set of captured nuts,which will make the job alot faster,the next time you do the shocks,but for the first time around,the captured nuts aren't doing you any good.OP if you do decide to do them yourself,the job is easier,if you remove the rear tires.I've done a few sets of shocks,and it's easier to do with the tires out of the way.
 

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Bilsteins are a decent option, I recommend also checking out the Fox 2.0's. Little more money but ride much nicer than 5100's. Message me if you would like a quote on anything.
 

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Definitely love my ride and want the best put into it. Sounds like lots recommend the bilsteins
its because they are a good value for money. I had 2 shipped to Canada for like 330 but that was a while ago probably changed since then
 
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Bilsteins are a decent option, I recommend also checking out the Fox 2.0's. Little more money but ride much nicer than 5100's. Message me if you would like a quote on anything.
I actually just canceled my warranty service appointment and will look into these 2 options. I definitely want what's best for sure. Will get back to you
 
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Bilsteins are a decent option, I recommend also checking out the Fox 2.0's. Little more money but ride much nicer than 5100's. Message me if you would like a quote on anything.
When replacing the shock absorber..if I put in either a fox or bilstein in do I have to replace the coil as well. Are the stock coils compatible with the other shock absorbers or do they require the entire thing replaced?
 

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Belltech makes a rear shock in their trail performance line that's supposed to be really good and are only $70 a piece. I'll probably order a set of these in the near future.
 
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Bilsteins are a decent option, I recommend also checking out the Fox 2.0's. Little more money but ride much nicer than 5100's. Message me if you would like a quote on anything.
What's the Part number on the fox shocks for the rear?
 

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I think it would be Fox part number 985-24-032 for stock height rear, I'd confirm with @Nick@GotExhaust above since I'm not sure if the Warlock has longer rear springs to match the slight lift in the front.

Also, I do recommend the Thuren shock nut kit, it'll cut down the install and then later on reinstall time significantly.
 
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