axel

A while back under this post
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.a...d455c06 decd8
I asked about tire selection. I ended up following the recommendation
an bought the Michelin tires. They also got relatively good ratings
in the consumer report.

Now I need some new shocks. My truck still has the original shocks
and they are truly worn out at 131k miles. Note: I have the original
suspension, meaning the truck is neither lifted nor lowered.

I was looking at Bilstein shocks and wanted to hear your experience or
some other recommendation. I am looking for nothing special in the
shocks but would not mind a rather stiff ride and didn't want to spend
a ton of money.

Thanks in advance for your advise.
Axel
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD 5.9l 131000 miles

roy

Monroe is decent and probably less money than the Bilstein

carolina watercraft works

I love my Bilsteins on my 2500.

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Laszlo Almasi
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tom lawrence

Same here.... the ride never felt so good, even when brand new. $70 a
piece, but well worth it IMO.

frankb

Bilsteins are good. So are KYBs and they are much cheaper. I put KYBs
on my Dakota at 3000 miles (not a typo - the stock shocks were crap) and
they have worked very well.

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E Frank Ball frankb@sonic.net

I have Bilstein 5150's (I think that's the model number) on my Ram
2500, 4x4. Took a little getting use to, but I really like them now.
What I noticed most of all was the improved cornering. Not that I
take corners fast ... but it's nice that the truck remains relatively
level rather than pitching to one side.

Craig C.
2004 Ram 2500, 4x4, QC, CRD