Truck shocks?

Andy Grant

Andy Grant

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I drive on washboard roads regularly and have gone through two sets of factory shocks. The first set were still under warranty, but I will have to pay for the next set. The short-cut road to my hunting spots has the washboards. So there is no way to avoid them.

Are there any shocks that will stand up to washboard roads? I am not looking for a Cadillac ride over the washboards, just survival of the shocks. The gravel roads are the only 'off roading' I do.
 
I think you need to look at the type of shock as much as the brand. Your factory shocks are made for smooth road driving and that is why they are not holding up. Most of the major brands offer a shock for the application you need. You can also look at some of the off road specialty stuff, but I think you can find what you need without doing that. Go to manufacturers web sites and check out the product lines, I think you will find something
 
Ah, that's the problem. It's a Dodge. You need to break down and just buy a new truck like a Tundra. Piss on Dodge. Todd, you want in on this? He probably has spinners on it!

Seriously, only kidding. We haven't had a good fight here in a while. Bilstiens are good shocks. I have them on my Tundra and do the gravel and dirt road thing. BTW, I also have a Durango with Ranchos- hehehe. Trip.
 
Andy,
About the only suggestion I have is to probably slow down a touch. It reminded me of the Alcan before they paved it. I used to run into stretches of it where if you drove 15 mph, it was too fast. Just start out a little earlier for your duck hunt.
Al
 
I always use Bilstiens now when changing the OEM shocks out. I have in the past bought Rancho & Ruff Country until I tried the Bilstiens which proved to be a better riding shock on dirt roads.
 
Andy,

Try the Bilstein shocks. They came stock on my 2005 Dodge Power Wagon and I have 60,000 miles on them and they are still going strong.
 
Andy,
when I replaced my factory shocks 40,000 miles ago, I went with the Rancho adjustable shocks. I looked at the Bilstiens (which may a better shock?) but at the time I thought the flexibilty of an adjustable shock was a good idea-I thought I would adjust them for different road conditions. The reality is, I rarely crawl under the truck and try to twist the little red plastic knob. I guess I should have sprung for the remote control setup. I don't hit the washboard roads as much as I once did, but I do participate in the 10A deer every year. No complaints on the Rancho shocks. Good luck.
 
Tundra. Piss on Dodge
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Any time you are up in Jersey, I'll show you what pissing on is....we can hook up a tow chain and I'll drag you for miles or drag race and you can inhale my black smoke the whole way down the strip, whatever you want. LOL! Your little "toy" LOL! That's really funny, I got a good laugh out of that one, thanks!
 
Tundra. Piss on Dodge
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Any time you are up in Jersey, I'll show you what pissing on is....we can hook up a tow chain and I'll drag you for miles or drag race and you can inhale my black smoke the whole way down the strip, whatever you want. LOL! Your little "toy" LOL! That's really funny, I got a good laugh out of that one, thanks!
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If you actually have to work with it ; plow , haul or just get ugly buy a ford or a dodge. Tundra's are towin your jet ski and fly fishing:)))Just sayin.
 
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