I have a 2004 dodge ram 4x4 with a 5.7 liter. I just recently installed a new set of torsion keys to level the front end. Now the front end in "bouncy" over every little bump. I know I need new shocks but my question is do I stay with the stock length or do i need to go up in length. If i need to go up in length please let me know what brand/size do I need to buy. I am sure this post is somewhere else but just couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Any advice and type of should would be greatly appreciated.

 

you need to get either 2" longer shocks, or shock relocation brackets. i know for the 2wd, 2500 shocks will fit and are 2" longer, not entirely sure if thats the case for 4x4

 

I know that a lot of guys doing a tbar crank (02-05) level have good success with the rancho rs5000 part #rs5283 for the front shocks.

 

thanks for the input....also truck is making a terrible noise in the front end if there is a bigger bump in the rode...I talked to someone and they said that the torsion keys were too high to lower them a little because I was hitting the "bump stop." I was wondering if this was the case or is it the shocks. Also asked the man if longer shocks would be the way to go and they said that putting longer shocks on the vehicle could wear out my cv joints. Don't know just wondering.

 

that sound is your shocks topping out... get longer ones.
i'm in the same boat as you, i cranked my t-bars and now my shocks top out quite a bit... just not sure what ones to get yet..

 

Yeap, get 2" longer shocks and you'll be happy with the ride alot more.

 

thanks....sounds great....i am in the same boat as you cheapbeater....just don't know what shocks to get..if anyone has any suggestions on size, type, model number of shock I would love to hear input

 

I got these ones. Good price and they have been great for approx 35,000 miles. A lot of which was dirt road driving.

http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=246644886

 

i just orderd me a set. good price and exactly what i was looking for. thanks nitto

 

I got the Rancho 5000's on mine and it's great.
Al.