shocks- need help deciding

[aspn602]

hey guys i got an 01. im going to put a 2in leveling kit and 35s on it but i need shocks before or while im doing this. theres so many options out there i was wondering whats going to be the best bang for my buck. i was kinda leaning towards the skyjacker but not sure weither hydro or nitro. any input would be awesome

 

[cumminstrokethi]

I'm running a leveling kit with 35's and bilestein (sp?) 5100's... rides REAL nice.

 

[20cumminsram05]

skyjacker hydro is a great deal for your dollar.

 

[Bob Wagner]

Bilstein 5100's here going on 6 years .

 

[KILLER 'B']

I have bilstein 5100's on the front as well and they do ride beautiful, but if you sled pull their valving isn't too firm and they tend to bounce... trust me.... I strongly Recommend the Skyjacker nitros or rancho 5000 (monroe reflex)

 

[DrSpeed]

Bilsteins are valved for your truck!

 

[KILLER 'B']

My trucks front end had no bounce while sled pulling with Monroe Reflex shocks... I installed Bilstein 5100's now my truck bounces... I'm not saying 5100's aren't valves correctly, I'm saying they are valved looser than a nitro 8000 or a Rancho (Monroe) rs5000/ reflex..

 

[aspn602]

thanks guys im probably going to go with the skyjacker hyrdo or bilstein 5100.

 

[stevenl]

i have the rancho rs 9000's considering i havent had anything else on the truk to compair. teh arent bad

 

[KILLER 'B']

I'd definitely go nitro...

 

[Toy2nv]

Go Bilstein.. maybe a couple more bucks than the skyjackers, but the ride quality is night and day.