Replacement shocks for Stock height

[HemiMax05]

I am due on replacing the shocks on my 11 Ram since there shot. I been looking to see what brands are recommended by fellow ram owners. My truck is stock height 2wd on 24"s, I've been looking at these new shocks that belltech offers for stock height trucks, has any one used these. Part# 9637.

On my past rides I haven't had good luck with the monroes, i here a lot of bilstein shocks.

What would you recommend

 

[Graygoose]

How about OEM ones? I used the BT shocks with my 2/4 drop on the front, and had issues...so put stocks back on, rode better.

 

[arod412]

You can always get bilstein adjustable ones..and just leave them as is, and don't adjust the c clip on them. You will get a nice stiffer ride with them too.

Just an idea. When people get bilstein, first though is either in a lift application, or a leveling situation...but you can leave them factory settings too...which is nice.


**Truck name: Rampage**

 

[bcbouy]

if you want a good ride with stock height,take a look at kyb monomax.i had them on my f150.pro comps were also ok,and priced really well.

 

[BlownGP]

You can always get bilstein adjustable ones..and just leave them as is, and don't adjust the c clip on them. You will get a nice stiffer ride with them too.

Just an idea. When people get bilstein, first though is either in a lift application, or a leveling situation...but you can leave them factory settings too...which is nice.


**Truck name: Rampage**

Just went through this. The bilstein adjustable won't work on the front of a 2wd according to bilstein.

I'm problay going to go with the bilstein non- adjustable

but arent those Belltechs for lowered trucks?

http://www.amazon.com/Belltech-9637-Street-Performance-Absorber/dp/B00NBV4T34

 

[arod412]

^^ that's actually a pretty good deal there for belltechs shocks. I wonder how they ride?


**Truck name: Rampage**

 

[JasonK94Z]

Bilstein 4600 shocks. I will never buy another brand of shock again.

Front: Part Number: 24-187480

Rear: Part Number: 24-187510

 

[Graygoose]

^^ that's actually a pretty good deal there for belltechs shocks. I wonder how they ride?


**Truck name: Rampage**

I had to take mine off, at home sitting ion a box if someone needs a set

 

[gofishn]

Buddy put Bilstein 4600 series on his truck adn he postively loves them.
Really a nice ride.

 

[HemiMax05]

Just went through this. The bilstein adjustable won't work on the front of a 2wd according to bilstein.

I'm problay going to go with the bilstein non- adjustable

but arent those Belltechs for lowered trucks?

Amazon.com: Belltech 9637 Street Performance Shock Absorber Set: Automotive

The belltech shocks 9637 according to there site are for stock height vehicles, but I wonder if they would have the same issue as they do with the drop ones fitting in front.

I had to take mine off, at home sitting ion a box if someone needs a set

How was the fitment, ride quality? If you don't mind me asking how come you took them off?

 

[Graygoose]

They were fine, they on a lowered truck had an issue with pushing off the side of the rubber bushing. I spoke to BT, they advised to pull a small spacer out. So just took them off and put stockers back on.

Heres the post,
http://www.ramforum.com/f39/check_your_belltech_front_shocks-53281/

 

[HemiMax05]

Found these Bilstein 5100, wonder if these would work even though it states it excludes 2 wheel drive. I like also what I see on the kyb monomax.

Bilstein 24 187367 24 187374 Front Rear 5100 Series Shock Kit 09 15 RAM 1500 4WD | eBay

 

[BlownGP]

Buddy put Bilstein 4600 series on his truck adn he postively loves them.
Really a nice ride.

I will still probably go with the 4600s. I know Bilsteins make some good stuff.
Those belltechs are a good price though.


My truck seems to be making knocking noises when I hit bumps. Sounds like its coming from the shocks. Plus the trucks shimmys a little bit, might have something to do with my 22s but I think it's the shocks.

 

[HemiMax05]

I will still probably go with the 4600s. I know Bilsteins make some good stuff.
Those belltechs are a good price though.


My truck seems to be making knocking noises when I hit bumps. Sounds like its coming from the shocks. Plus the trucks shimmys a little bit, might have something to do with my 22s but I think it's the shocks.

How interesting my truck does the same thing and shakes bad once I'm over 70+mph it does it with my 20s and 24s. it seems to shake more now since my front shocks are shot and alignment is off. I wonder if bad shocks would cause these trucks to shake since there more sensible because of the spring design.

 

[BlownGP]

How interesting my truck does the same thing and shakes bad once I'm over 70+mph it does it with my 20s and 24s. it seems to shake more now since my front shocks are shot and alignment is off. I wonder if bad shocks would cause these trucks to shake since there more sensible because of the spring design.

The shake is probably the tires need to be balanced. These trucks are picky about that.

My noise sounds like a thud, almost like the shock is bottoming out.