1 ton Ram Shock Question

[JandHbodies]

I am putting new shocks on our 1 ton V10 '95 Ram and I think my dad bought the wrong shocks. They were only $20 ea/ for the fronts and the next up is $85. They said they were all for 3500's though. What works for sure and/or you think are good.

[turbovanman]

$20 EACH, what crap are they? I personally like the Rancho series, the 5000's work well and the 9000's are adjustable but pricey, my cost canadian, $130 each. The Monroe Gas Magnums are good and so are the Gabriel VST shocks, there around $95 each retail.

[JandHbodies]

The $20 jobs were Monroe gas-matics. I ended up ordering Monroe Reflex at $40 each. Monroe claims they are better than Gas Magnums!?

I replaced the rear ones and they were a pain with 9 years of MI rust on them. Any tips on replacing the fronts? They look even more fun...

[turbovanman]

The Reflex's are a good choice, do you use it for work?

No tips really, just use lots of penetrating fluid and presoak.

[JandHbodies]

[quote=turbovanman]The Reflex's are a good choice, do you use it for work?QUOTE]
Yup work and play. It hauls in the bed as well as a 20' car trailer for hauling material and the occasional car.

[turbovanman]

I wouldn't use the Reflex for towing, I think the Ranchos or the other Gabriels would be a better choice!

[JandHbodies]

I can't fight city hall on this one unfortunately, as it is not my truck alone. I had to con him up to $40 a shock, lol. If it were up to me, I'd straight take your advice. I had no idea my only options to give him were in the $65+ (US) range.

Thanks for your advice. I think the ones I got should outlive a gas truck that has 5000 miles a year put on it now, however.

[turbovanman]

Yeah, you should be just fine. :big grin: