Shocks for 2016 Ram 2500 4X4 any recommendations?

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chickendoug

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Any recommendations for shocks ? I have a 2016 Ram 4X4 , air suspension 2500 65 K original shocks. Thanks in advance
 

Jane S

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Rancho 9000XL - they are adjustable

Also, replace your steering stablizer while you're at it.

The Bilstein boys will post next.
 

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I'm in the market too. Fox 2.0s and Billstein 5100s are what I'm looking at. The Billsteins you can find as a kit including stabilizer on Amazon.
 

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They dont call them Rancho Quick sh!ts for nothing ;) Mine blew out within a year.

Bills seem to be the best in the -40 Kentuckian weather
 

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Just noticed you posted in the "Detailing" section.
Hopefully a Moderator can fix that.
 

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They dont call them Rancho Quick sh!ts for nothing ;) Mine blew out within a year.

Bills seem to be the best in the -40 Kentuckian weather
That was in 1983 - get over it.
 

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I like Bilsteins as an oem-style upgrade and replacement. They hold up amazingly well abd provide good control and ride on road. Fox 2.0s are a bit more of an upgrade and start to get a little more capable of road. King 2.5s are where you start to get into a seriously capable shock with available custom valving to suite your use and setup. King 3.0s are the top of the heap unless you are going really wild with major chassis mods.

Whatever you go for, you can't beat Thuren for custom service and knowledge. Combine shocks with Thuren springs and it's a total game changer for ride.
 

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I had been contemplating 5100's and Fox 2.0s for years and just pulled the trigger on 5100's. An improvement, sure, but very very minor improvement.
 

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I'm going back and forth 4600 or 5100's. I'm not interested in any ride height changes as we tow a lot and have a truck camper that is a close to the max payload. We have the rear air suspension. I understand the 5100's are for lifted trucks? Also, what steering damper/stabilizer did you go with please? 75k on truck. TIA
 
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