Shock recommendations for leveled 04 4x4

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Feb 21, 2012 | 07:25 PM

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HammerZ71

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Originally Posted by PRADO

Anybody use the pro comp es9000? Im thinking about getting these but I have a new born on the way and dont want a ride thats too harsh.

I put a set on an '02 QC 4x2 Ram, owner was a long time member here. They aren't bad, a Tenneco (parent company of Rancho and Monroe) white generic shock they make for a number of "off-road" companies who put their sticker on them. I'm told they come off the same assembly line as the Rancho RS5000s. They may, as I think they feel the same.

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Originally Posted by 04HemiGreg

Hammer, I've just always enjoyed the ride of my truck. It's still pretty good on the original shocks but I can tell they are aging a bit. I do a lot of offroading and don't need anything HD. One of the reasons I've enjoyed and kept the truck is because of the ride, especially when I compare it to the blue ovals and bowties I've driven, which include 1/2 ton and HD models. Maybe I can't have it both ways - leveled and stock ride, but my preference would be to keep it as close as possible. I, for one, certainly have nothing to complain about with the stock setup/equipment. Then again, if I bought it looking to play off the pavement a lot, I probably wouldn't like it.

Stick with a hydrogen shock, you should have a very similar ride. The larger tires will be heavier but should be offset by the lighter wheel going from your 20s to 17s, especially if the 17s are aluminum...

Last edited by HammerZ71; Feb 21, 2012 at 07:29 PM.