2008 1500 4x4 with 5.7 Hemi.

I have about 67,000 miles...the ride feels pretty harsh at this point. Does it seem reasonable that replacements of the stock equipment would be in order with that mileage? I have subjected the truck to very little harsh driving.

I'd like to hear opinions on the best replacement shocks/struts. I am not looking for serious offroading. Just the best and smoothest ride for normal day to day driving.

Thanks in advance.

 

Monroe sensa track. Bilstein

 

Monroe Reflex all around here, but mine's a 4x2.

 

If you are just looking for a daily on-road driver type of replacement, Monroe is a good bet and usually relatively cheap. If you are lifted at all, Bilstein 5100's are tops (without going reservoir like FOX, or something), but expensive and about useless for a daily driver, honestly. I've had Rancho 5000 on mine for a few years now, but since I've stopped taking it wheeling I'm considering something with a bit more road manners soon. Do some research on here; Rancho, ProComp and a host of others are all the same shock (in their varying models) made under the Tenneco umbrella... just at differing prices due to name brand.

 

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have new monroe rear shocks, front quick struts, and front lower bushings on the way. Does anyone here know or know where I can find the proper torque specs for:
1. The three nuts on top of the front struts. 45 ft lb 2. The large nut at the bottom of the front strut. 155 ft lb 3. The top & bottom nuts on the rear shocks. 100 ft lb. Edit-This info has been found.

Also it does not appear that my truck has a steering dampener or I would replace that as well...I see that as a Monroe part SC2964. I have a 2008 1500 4x4 5.7 Hemi with the "normal" crew cab. Do only 2500s or certain 1500s have this part? Or am I just blind because I have looked every where and I don't see one under there.

Thanks in advance.