Time for shocks, and springs, and...

[04trac]

OK, so i've done some searching around (using the search function, go figure) and come to the conclusion that I'm not crazy to think that my shocks have gone out after ~60,000 miles

Currently i'm running pretty stock as the suspension goes, save a TT and shackle job. My question is what shocks seem to be the best band for the buck? Rancho rs5000s seem to be a popular choice, but i did see a few things about rs9000s, bilstens, and ProComps. Just want to gert a consensus on what my best option is. I dont do a ton of trailing or off roading, but i do find myself "exercising" the suspension every now and again.

Also. while im at it replacing the shocks I figured i might as well upgrade the springs too. I dont know the average live span of leaf springs in the back, but i would imagine the coils up front could do with replacing. Any recommendations there? again, pretty stock suspension, just a TT and shackle job.

Thats it for now, Thanks in advance!
-Evan

 

[Black ST]

Well, first of there are no coils in the front, just shocks. As far as shocks go, I have the Rancho RS5000's and they are great. If you have a slightly lifted truck, the pro comp might be the best choice because most of their shocks are designed for lifted trucks that need flexibility every now and then. Usually there are some deals and rebates going on for shocks so just look around the internet. Heres two links worth checking out:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3993&selected_year=2004

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...sion/Part-Type/Shocks-and-Struts/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Any shock you get is going to be a heck of a difference over stock.

 

[Clusterpup]

I have rs5000's and when I changed them at 70k it was a hell of a difference. When I changed the front end links a couple of weeks ago, big difference also.

 

[04trac]

Well, first of there are no coils in the front, just shocks. As far as shocks go, I have the Rancho RS5000's and they are great. If you have a slightly lifted truck, the pro comp might be the best choice because most of their shocks are designed for lifted trucks that need flexibility every now and then. Usually there are some deals and rebates going on for shocks so just look around the internet. Heres two links worth checking out:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3993&selected_year=2004

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...sion/Part-Type/Shocks-and-Struts/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Any shock you get is going to be a heck of a difference over stock.

Huh, guess i never checked, just always assumed they were there....wierd

Thanks though!