VMI96
MO
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I need some advice from those that have knowledge on factory replacement shocks. I have a 2007 Chev 3500 DRW Duramax with factory shocks. I am looking to replace them with aftermarket shocks. My load is a 07 Host Tahoe DS. I am looking for support/stability in the rear-end with a comfortable ride in the front. Not looking to add air bags or springs, just looking to upgrade the shocks. Any advice or particular experiences for or against certain models and or brands would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tom
2007 Chevrolet Silverado (Duramax) 3500 4x4 DRW
2007 Host Tahoe DS
2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI (Camo)
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FF1063
USA
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Joined: 08/04/2004
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I changed out my oem shocks for the Rancho manual adjustable shocks. The only mod I've done that actually improved my ride over the oem setup.
98 Ram 3500 12V-CTD / 05 Arctic Fox 990
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Perryharry
Ozawkie, KS
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I replaced the factory shocks with Rancho shocks with incab controls. The only problem I have had is the control system leaking air, requiring using the compressor to reset the shocks. The adjustability enables us to have a softer ride empty, but good control loaded.
2007 Lance 1181, A/C, solar, prop gen, on 2007 Dodge Laramie 3500 Cummins 4X4, QC, 6spd AT, Ranchos, Ride Rites,incab controls, TorqueLift, Super Hitch - Rack & Roll w/kayaks & canoe
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oklamtnbkr
SouthWestern ,Oklahoma
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I replaced mine with Rancho's when the truck only had 6000 miles on it,you'll be shocked (pun intended) at the difference in ride,also added timbrens at the same time and with that heavy of a load,you might look into more help carrying it at least on the rear
2006 GMC 4X4 CC DM/A 6spd DRW Timbren's on all 4 corners, Rancho's Torklift's,superhitch/42" extn & Fastguns 2004 BigFoot 30.11SL
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markchengr
Seattle
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I have the same truck (except 2007 GMC with SRW's). Our camper weighs almost 4,000 lbs wet and loaded. Replaced the original shocks with KYB Monomax. It made a huge difference. When the camper is on, there is no more sway or porpoising whatsoever. In fact, I now see no need for an anti-sway bar. There is no sway. Some folks favor Rancho's or Bilstein's and I think an upgrade to any premium shocks would be an improvement over the factory originals. You will get a little bit rougher ride when the truck is empty (hey, it's a truck) but the tradeoff is worth it. -Mark.
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covered wagon
USA
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I have two trucks one with Ranchos adjustable and the other with KYB Monomax shocks. They all perform well but so far I favor the KYB's.
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oklamtnbkr
SouthWestern ,Oklahoma
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are the KYB's covered for life of the truck? I couldn't beleave how wimpy of a shock it came with being a 3500 next to the Rancho's
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SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
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I've had Bilsteins and adjustable Ranchos. They both work equally well and are both much better than whatever shocks the factory provided with the truck.
92F350 CrewCab 4x4 351/C6
LoadNGo service body
69Bronco ATC250R CR500
20' BigTex flatbed carhauler
B&W TurnoverBall g-neck Curt Magnum rr DrawTite ft
HD springs Rancho9000s Bilsteins poly sway bushings
285/75-16E BFG AT on 16x8 Stocktons
4.56's & Lock-Rite rear
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Chevinator
Keizer, OR
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I'm running Edelbrock shocks. They're self adjusting and seem to do they're job well. They also have a lifetime warranty.
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2006 Chev 2500HD Ext Cab 6-0hh gas 2007 Apache Chief 10.55SS Polar Cub EU2000i Supersprings Superhitch Torklifts
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saggys
WI
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Get the Rancho's, set them the way you want and never think about it again.
1999 F350 4WD CC SRW V-10, 4.30 Tow Package, HD Camper Package.
1999 Northstar TS1000, Torque Lift tie downs with Fastguns.
2006 Triton Frontier 17 with 60hp Merc 4 stroke tiller.
2003 Lance 1010.
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