Rob, check out pro comp shocks, installed a few here, never had an issue with them. I believe they also have a lifetime warranty as well.

http://4wheelonline.com/ProCompShocks.329

 

Thanks for the pointer. Looks like they have several model ranges. Which have you installed mostly? The ES9000? At $149 for a set of 4 they seem fairly inexpensive, so that's good.

Rob

 

I`ve installed several different shocks they offer, havent had an issue to date with them yet. As for their warranty too, cant tell you if its worth the ink its written on because i`ve never had to replace ANY under warranty...lol. Until i see issues with their shocks, i`ll always buy them for my customers. Personally, i believe THEY have the best bang for the buck..! I can tell you this budd, they are so far superior over the OEM shocks, you`ll kick yourself for not replacing the OEM`s alot sooner.

 

Thanks. Is shock replacement pretty easy? Something that can be done in my garage with floor jack, jack stands, normal mechanic tools? No spring compressor needed like with struts, right?

Rob

 

So I called 4 Wheel Online that was linked to above. Info I got from them was that the 1500 takes struts up front so Pro Comp doesn't make anything for the front. Not sure I believe him since you say you've used them before. Does Pro Comp have a strut part in the ES9000 series for the front?

Rob

 

Rob,
i dont know why they told you that, maybe you spoke with a newbie there that didnt know their product line...?
The fronts are listed as shocks too, but you have to use the EXP-ZX2014 on the frontend.
It is year specific, so go there and click on the drop down menu to chose the year.
Go with the ES9000 on the rear. Dont buy the rubber covers, they trap moisture.
Once you`ve put these on your truck bro, you`ll lov`m.

EXP-ZX2014 (front shocks)
http://4wheelonline.com/ProComp_ProR...201311.1411682

 

Interesting. The guy was pushing me hard toward the Ranch 9000 package. At around $500 for the set maybe that's why he wasn't accurate about the Pro Comps.

So, two EXP-ZX2014 for the front ($109.99/ea) and two EXP-9000R for the rear ($37.95/ea) makes a good set for the 4th Gen RAM 1500? About $300... not bad.

Thanks,
Rob

 

Scratch that last idea... Pro Comp says not to mix ES9000 and ProRunner monotubes. The rears should be EXP-ZX2028, which are $75/ea. Why does my vehicle never take any cheap parts?

 

What is the issue? harsh ride on the road, off-road? If it's mostly on the road ride, I'm not sure more dampening/rebound will make the ride feel different. You ask a very good question and one I've never been able to solve. In some cases I think I've made things worse. The stock shocks should be able to handle the heavier tires on the road. Unless you are doing Baja off-road kind of driving. Anyhow, I've put Eldebrocks on one truck and boy did they help off road, on road no improvement. Perhaps your stock shocks are just tired. Maybe try some that are adjustable so you can play with the settings. I've also had good luck with KYB shocks. I don't know if they even make them for your truck though. Go with a good brand and you'll be ok. I'm surprised no one with the bilsteins has chimed in.

not to go off subject but LU, if you don't buy anymore Rams, and leave the forum, who's going to keep the moderators busy on here....LOL