So before I go replacing ball joints and bushings to quiet down the front end, I figure I might as well replace the shocks and start with the obvious.

I'm looking at either bilsteins (very happy with them in the vw arena)
Or kyb gr2 or gas-adjusts...

Anyone have any reviews or recommendations? This is a street truck, daily driven, no lift, though I wouldn't mind something a little more heavy duty than stock... Thanks in advance!!!

 

bilsteins will work good for you, they should also last quite some time

 

Just don't cheap out on shocks, get the proper valving Good Shocks make a HUGE difference.

 

yea, but its not hard to find street shocks for a stock truck.

 

sweet, thanks!
Do I need a spring compressor to do the job?

Ive done plenty of shocks on FWD cars, but never on a dodge truck.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

nope, unbolt the top, unbolt the bottom and it should come out the bottom of the control arm