New Shocks?

[AssKickinHD]

Anybody changed out there shocks on there HD? I have an 01 crew cab with the t-bars cranked up, the ride could defenately be just a tad bit smoother! I was thinking of going with either the Rancho RS9000X or the Pro Comp MX6 shocks but have no idea how to choose between the two. What are the differences and which one is a better choice????

 

[OCFreedom]

I've had the Rancho's in a previous truck...their good shocks.  Not a big fan of rancho, but they were highly recommended and served my purpose.  I haven't heard about the MX6's but I can't immagine them being as well built as rancho.....just from previous experience with pro-comps other suspension products.  I would recommend the bilsteins if you are putting money into new shocks...we all know they are A+

[AssKickinHD]

I thought that the HD's already bilsteins under them. If not what the heck are they??????? I know the bilsteins are good, I just like the idea of being able to adjust the ride!   :thumb:

 

[OCFreedom]

I'm not sure.....either way...  Entry level.  If you want a better ride, bilstein offers some higher end stuff...  Just look it up on the net.

[kylant]

Our stock shocks are not Bilsteins , whatever they are they are garbage, tenneco I believe. The rancho's are good, the Pro Comps are supposed to be better, they are gas monotube adjustable.

 

I had 9000's on my last truck and they were a pain the *ss to change the level.

 

I just (yesterday) put a set of Bilstein 5100's on my truck. They are the silver/zinc plated ones for lifted trucks. What a difference. The truck now rides so smooth. Way better than stock, and very noticeably better than the Fabtechs I had. They are great!! :thumb:  :thumb:  They were not cheap though, $103 each    

 

Good Luck

[RyanbabZ71]

The Z71 shocks are tennecos (monroe).  They are garbage.  I added bilstein HD shocks ($49.99 each) to my 1500.  One of the best mods i have done

 

Id add another vote for bilsteins

[Dihappy]

The ProComps mount upside down reducing unsprung weight and to allow for more clearance.

 

The ProComps are specifically tuned to each application.

 

Ill be going with the ProComps soon.

[1BADHD]

I have a set of Rancho RS9000 on teh way. Should be here this week. I will let you know how they work out.  

[AssKickinHD]

Please do let me know about the 9000s! Im anxious to hear how you like them!

 

[JimWilson]

I have the Rancho 9000x on my HD, and the difference is astounding. This is my 3rd set of the 9000 series -- they've been on my previous 2 trucks as well. The shocks are great except for one thing; over time, the adjusters freeze up. In all instances I've been able to get my local 4wd center to swap them, under warranty, for new units but it can be a PITA to have to change a shock every few years.  

[99silveradoz71]

The Z71 shocks are tennecos (monroe).  They are garbage.  I added bilstein HD shocks ($49.99 each) to my 1500.  One of the best mods i have done

 

Id add another vote for bilsteins

Choc up a vote from me too.

[OCFreedom]

kylant.....where did u get your shocks......and which part number...

 

If you got pics too, that'd be awesome.  I'm thinking of upgrading until I put the lift on, then unloading them.

[kylant]

These particular Bilsteins are only available through RCD. They are specially made for them. I called Bilstein and they will not sell to anybody but RCD. For the longest time RCD was only selling them with their kits. Now they will sell them seperately, but you have to get them through any RCD dealer.

 

These are the part numbers:

Front: BE5-6135-T5

Rear:  BE5-6134-T5

 

These are for their 6" lift kits, they are silver/zinc plated. I will post pics later :thumb:

[kylant]

here's a link to some pics of my shocks:

 

http://www.picturetrail.com/kylant

 

[OCFreedom]

Awesome.....Nice rig by the way.  I can't wait to get my fabtech on.  I like the looks of those shocks.....and much better than the stock fabtechs in performance.