mobilcastle Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 How many miles are you getting with factory truck shocks. My 2011 chevy dually D/A towing my 16K 5ver is starting to feel like they need replacement. I am surprised since it only has 26K miles on it. Thanks for your info. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 We had about 500 miles on our 05 Win Journey when we replaced ours with new Road Kings. Made a big difference in the ride and handling. Safe Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N TX Dave Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I had 58,000 miles probably around 40,000 miles towing on my 2011 with the original shocks on and the ride was still fine. Do your truck bounce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 50K out of original shocks is about right. Where I usually end up changing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 When carrying the loads we do, I change them out to something more suited almost immediately. I have a low tolerance for poor vehicle handling when I know it can be better with a simple upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilcastle Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I had 58,000 miles probably around 40,000 miles towing on my 2011 with the original shocks on and the ride was still fine. Do your truck bounce? When carrying the loads we do, I change them out to something more suited almost immediately. I have a low tolerance for poor vehicle handling when I know it can be better with a simple upgrade. Some bounce not a lot. I agree it is time to change them to get better handling. I have been looking at Bilstein (yellow 46MM) series. Anyone used these or others you liked? Thanks for the answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 The Bilstein line it a quality shock, but it's too soft for an unloaded vehicle in my opinion and way soft for a load. The 4600 series(yellow) are the softer than the 5100 series (silver). I would recommend a look at the KYB Monomax. I like these better and they are usually a few bucks cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N TX Dave Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have read on several forums good things for the Rancho 7000MT or for about $100+ each the rs9000xl which are adjustable with 9 setting to deal in the ride you want or the Bilstein HDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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