jbone64
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Was wondering what is a great shock to install.
Looking for something to help on rear end a little instead of relying on WD to do all the work. I still want to have a great ride when not towing. The stock shocks seem to have a great ride but to soft when hauling or towing or other options. I know a bigger truck but thats not in my buget at this point plus love my truck. 2005 1500 crew cab.
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mguay
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I just ordered a set of Rancho RS9000XL's for my rig. They are adjustable for a softer ride when not towing. Rancho is doing a $100 rebate on them till the end of the month too! I've heard good things about them...but haven't received them yet.
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Air adjustable shocks will be able to do that.
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SoCalDesertRider
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I think you're confusing the function of shocks, which is to damp (control, slow down) rear axle movement, and the function of springs, be they leaf springs or weight distributing spring bars, which is to hold up the loaded weight. Shocks and weight distribution perform 2 completely different tasks.
If you need more spring rate, you need to swap to heavier duty leaf packs, or add leafs to your existing packs, or add overload springs.
If your shocks are too weak and cannot properly damp (control) the loaded rear axle weight, then you need heavier duty shocks.
I like heavy duty Bilstein shocks on my trucks. They ride good both loaded and unloaded.
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jbone64 wrote:Was wondering what is a great shock to install.
Looking for something to help on rear end a little instead of relying on WD to do all the work. I still want to have a great ride when not towing. The stock shocks seem to have a great ride but to soft when hauling or towing or other options. I know a bigger truck but thats not in my buget at this point plus love my truck. 2005 1500 crew cab.
Air helper springs are your best option. You can have that soft ride empty, and air them up for towing.
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You are pulling a 33 ft trl with a 1500 crew cab?
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Sleeping Cap.: 4 Condition: New
Year: 2012 Gross Weight: 9,200 lbs. Interior Color: Brownstone
Make: Jayco Hitch Weight: 870 lbs. Exterior Color: White
Series: Eagle Super Lite Empty Weight: 7,300 lbs. Tow Vehicle: 1/2 Ton **
Model: 298 RES Cargo Cap.: 1,900 lbs. Engine: N/A
Length: 33' 11" Fresh Water: 76 gal. Miles: N/A
Type: Travel Trailer Gray Water: 32.5 Gal. MSRP Price: $38,518.
Floorplan: Rear Lounge Black Water: 32.5 Gal.
Thats a huge trailer for a 1/2 ton. No wonder your bouncing.
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MitchF150
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Most shock mounts are not meant to support any weight.. Take a look at how they are attached and that should convince you.
You need air bags that support from the frame to the top of the axles on the trucks leaf springs.
They'll keep you from sagging in the rear, but won't make up for an overloaded situation if that's what you have.. 
Good luck on whatever solution you find!
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First, your OEM shocks were probably junk when new. You are wise to replace them. I like Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks. One can adjust the damping loaded vs unloaded for example, or just adjust to your own compromise once instead of a shock manufacturer picking for you.
That TT is a lot for your truck to handle with 1000+ pounds of loaded tongue weight. What hitch are you using and are you sure it is adjusted appropriately?
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jbone64
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SoCalDesertRider wrote:I think you're confusing the function of shocks, which is to damp (control, slow down) rear axle movement, and the function of springs, be they leaf springs or weight distributing spring bars, which is to hold up the loaded weight. Shocks and weight distribution perform 2 completely different tasks.
If you need more spring rate, you need to swap to heavier duty leaf packs, or add leafs to your existing packs, or add overload springs.
If your shocks are too weak and cannot properly damp (control) the loaded rear axle weight, then you need heavier duty shocks.
I like heavy duty Bilstein shocks on my trucks. They ride good both loaded and unloaded.
Thanks, this explains alot. I will look into a helper spring.
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