Bilsteins on order!

[The Warden]

I've noticed that trucks that sit lower in the rear are a bit looser handeling, not sure if it is coincidence or possibly the change in caster angle.

That seems like a lot of play, I'll check mine tomorrow.

That makes sense...I think what I really need are new springs all around, but I don't want to think about what that'll cost Interesting that that'll make the truck handle looser...it makes sense, though...

 

[NapaBavarian]

Check NPD, I think they run arround/under $100 each

 

[Exekiel69]

hey ez-
check out kelderman air ride....unfortunately they have discontinued the front kit for the older trucks in 2wd only 4x4 on the fronts but the still have the rears.
http://www.keldermanairride.com/productdetails.php?id=98FRDREAR
enjoy.

Thank you Calvin, I think this is what I want for mine too.

 

[The Warden]

Check NPD, I think they run arround/under $100 each

$400 for all 4...that doesn't sound unreasonable (although I don't know what the "normal" price for these are)...it's still more than I have to spare, though.

 

[bikepilot]

I paid $54 each for my front billstines, haven't done the rears yet but IIRC they are the same price.

 

[NapaBavarian]

I paid $54 each for my front billstines, haven't done the rears yet but IIRC they are the same price.

The $400 for the set was springs, but I'd need to check NPD to see for sure.

Did you get the HD shocks or the standard/comfort shocks?

 

[2500cummins]

Caster can have a large effect on wander.
Too little caster and the truck will wander and the steering will not want to return quite all the way to center, it will feel vague over center. Too much caster will cause heavy steering, the wheel will snap right back to center when you let go after a turn.

 

[bikepilot]

The $400 for the set was springs, but I'd need to check NPD to see for sure.

Did you get the HD shocks or the standard/comfort shocks?

Oh, i thought the $400 was shocks

I have no idea which shocks I got, I didn't know there were more than one version available. Please fill me in :Sly

 

[NapaBavarian]

My shocks were only $250

I like Bistiens because they are gas (presurized) and make the ride a bit stiffer, no caddy sway. They also really keep the tires on the ground when the road gets bumpy, important in a turn and bilstiens are well made so they last a long time, fastest I ever had a pair wear out was ~40,000 miles and that was because the springs were so worn out that it cycled the shocks with the caddy ride untill they were gone

Hydro shocks are cheaper by far, softer ride, not so much road holding, but fine if you don't like the stiff ride of gas and dont drive hundreds of miles of twisty potholed road each month

 

[bikepilot]

I think most all shocks are gas presurized, at least in recent history. Even the stockers I took off my truck were gas pressurized. Dito for my dad's '82 burb and all the other cars I've messed with. But yes, I do like the Bilstiens. I have a frind with ~300k on a set of them and they are still doing well