Need to replace shocks suggestions
Hi
I need some suggestions for shocks fellas. I have an 03 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4, long bed. In 2004 I put on Monroe Loadhandlers on the rear and reflex shocks on the front as Monroe suggested because I towed a camper and needed the extra support in the rear.
Now 6 years later, I really don't tow anymore and with the truck empty it seems to teeter on turns excessively in the front and I get a lot of brake travel -when you step on the brake you feel like you're going to fly thru the windshield. Every time you go over a bump or hole the front takes a tremendous hit and the rear just gives me that little hop and they squeak awful bad.
Should I look at replacing the fronts with a stronger shock or a gas-matic, or change out the rears for the Reflex, or change them all completely?
I want a more controlled ride- less teetering or roll and better braking.
Need some experts' opinion on this, so put on your thinkin caps- types of shocks, makes. Hopefully somebody has had the same problem.
Thanks
I need some suggestions for shocks fellas. I have an 03 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4, long bed. In 2004 I put on Monroe Loadhandlers on the rear and reflex shocks on the front as Monroe suggested because I towed a camper and needed the extra support in the rear.
Now 6 years later, I really don't tow anymore and with the truck empty it seems to teeter on turns excessively in the front and I get a lot of brake travel -when you step on the brake you feel like you're going to fly thru the windshield. Every time you go over a bump or hole the front takes a tremendous hit and the rear just gives me that little hop and they squeak awful bad.
Should I look at replacing the fronts with a stronger shock or a gas-matic, or change out the rears for the Reflex, or change them all completely?
I want a more controlled ride- less teetering or roll and better braking.
Need some experts' opinion on this, so put on your thinkin caps- types of shocks, makes. Hopefully somebody has had the same problem.
Thanks
Bilstein makes a great shock. A lot of guys on here swear by them. You could also go with Rancho's depending on how much money you have and buy the load controller so you can control how they feel. They use the RS9000xl shock with a ride controller in the cab.
http://www.gorancho.com/products/accessories/myride.php
There's just a couple and I'm sure others will chime in.
http://www.gorancho.com/products/accessories/myride.php
There's just a couple and I'm sure others will chime in.



