You looking for shock recomendations or a how to?

Mike

 

Has anyone found a brand that fits with the air suspension. Bilstein, Fox, King make rear shocks for a 2016 ram, but all say will not work with factory air suspension.

 

Has anyone replaced these shocks yet? How would we know when they need to be replaced?

 

Have wondered same...161k and OEM...long time Bilstein 5100 user on my X. My dad rode in it at 158k and did not notice any difference to hi 2015 ED w/ 55k.

Perhaps a Mod could alert Vern to this question...he would know with 430k+...however neither my dad or I have air suspension so could be apples v. oranges IDK...

 

If they are leaking or they rebound too fast?

 

anyone?

 

52855791AD Is the oem part number for rear shocks with air ride. Its the same part as some other none air ride variations so most aftermarket shocks should work fine. Personally I well use blistens or fox when mine need replacement.

 

The oem shocks can certainly be replaced by a better shock, err, the oem shocks are certainly not the quality of a good aftermarket shock.

 

So I called the dealer on this because i want to replace mine. I have 47000 miles in my truck with air suspension. Do the dealer calls it the spring and shock absorber and they are sold individually for $1400 not the pair, that's the front and the rear for $580. That doesn't make any sense to me. They called it sping and shock. Any help here

 

Run from that stealer (dealer) as they are way over bilking you. They will always try to see how savey you are and bill accordingly. Find a small independent if you are not able to do yourself. Look for references from others in your area. You might find it cheapest to buy the shocks of your choice and have them installed by yourself or the independent you can find.

 

I've replaced the suspension on several Jeeps so one of the first things I looked at when I got my '14 Ram was the factory air suspension - and I was bummed. Unless I'm not looking at things correctly the reality is the "springs and shocks" are actually one unit. There is no shock separate from the 'spring' since the spring is actually the air lift bag - and the shock is integral to the system.

I'm at 62,000 miles and there is some wheel hop that a good or new shock would prevent - I'd like to add a good set of Bilsteins but I'm pretty sure those of us with factory air suspension will have to replace the air suspension units and are subject to Mopar's pricing

Bob

 

I have had wheel hop since the day I picked it up and now 104K miles later and still the same wheel hop. I just let er buck and bounce, I just figured that was part of the Longhorn package.

 

The front shocks are intergrated but the rear shocks are separate from the air bags. From what I’ve found its just the same rear shocks as none air ride.

 

I never looked at the air suspension until I saw the videos etc on the 19’s. It’s kinda like an air version of a coil over...

 

I'm on the same boat and this is what my truck looks like. I took a picture while installing new tires. So the rear are independent but the front are integrated. So we need info on the front ones , at least I do.

 

Just go to a mopar online website and you will see the front ones are running between $850 to $1000 a piece.
First get the part number off of the old one

 

$1k each????? How long did they last?
I’d love air suspension truck for those mother in law trips but she ain’t worth that much.

 

Anyone take the air system out and go back to springs and struts? I imagine with the replacement cost or speciality towing situations someone would want to.

 

I replaced my factory rear shocks (air suspension) with Bilstein 5100 (24-187374) and the improvement was significant. i replaced them because one of my shocks was leaking and I felt my ride was a little bouncy (not enough dampening) and the Bilstein 5100 are well worth the small amount of money they cost. If you're doing this, quick tip, remove your fender liners and the job is super easy.

 

are those shock long enough to reach air ride 2? or low enough to go to 1

 

2016 Ram 1500 front shocks on factory air suspension

Has anyone replace the front shocks with air suspension. I know they are one single unit but I heard there are companies that will disassemble the whole thing and install new shocks. Then you will have brand new shocks with the same air bag. Anybody have info on this or other methods

 

Hey so will this shocks work with a stock air suspension truck or just for lifted trucks. Reason for my question is because the description on Amazon is talking about 1 Inc lift

 

Which shocks are you referring too?

 

The belstein 5100 series for the rear. I think for stock air suspension you may need the 4600 series.

 

Hey so will this shocks work with a stock air suspension truck or just for lifted trucks. Reason for my question is because the description on Amazon is talking about 1 Inc lift

 

Bilstein 5100 series shocks are designed for trucks with up to 1 inch of lift on the rear they work well at stock height as well. Amazon is a horrible source of information when it comes to automotive.

 

Amazingly to me I still have the original shocks on the truck (non air ride) No noticeable degradation. When I was a kid almost everybody’s shocks wore out by a 100k sometimes a lot sooner. You could push up & down on the hood or stand on the bumper and do it then jump off and instead of immediately stopping it would wave at you a bit until it stopped. And that was confirmation that your shocks were shot and the car would ride and handle rough road etc much better again if replaced.

Shawclan5 you can always PM me. If my shocks do go bad I’ll get the Bilsteins.

 

Just random observation on shocks over the years, shocks do wear more than most realize because the shocks fade out slowly so we don't really notice them until they are really bad. Just my experience with bikes, snowmobiles, cars and trucks.

 

So I replaced my rear shocks today and I'm so happy with the results. Here is a link to view my work . Please feel free to share the video. It's not a step by step is only to show you guys that even with air suspension you can install regular after market shocks here is the link https://youtu.be/kw6qIVpmtlY

 

So I replaced my rear shocks today and I'm so happy with the results. Here is a link to view my work . Please feel free to share the video. It's not a step by step is only to show you guys that even with air suspension you can install regular after market shocks here is the link

Great job on this video. Precisely what i need to do.

 

Hi Kaliman198117 is your truck 4X4 and what trim is it?

 

Does anyone have an old rear shock for an air suspension? I would like to find out what is the length and the travel of the original shock absorber. The length measured from eye to eye center.

Thanks

 

I replaced the original rear shocks on my 14 EcoD w/air suspension last year with Monroe Reflex shocks. At the time they where the only ones listed to be a correct fit. I wanted the Bilstien 5100's because I've had them on past Rams with coil springs and thought them to be a perfect mix of ride and bounce control.
I did lots of research trying to find why the 5100's weren't listed as a correct fit and the only reason I came up with is the extended length is about 2" more then the originals which are about 23.4 extended and 16.45 compressed.
As some have mentioned, they have installed the 5100's and like them. My only concern is when the truck is picked up on a shop lift and the suspension hangs down, will it damage the rear air springs because the shocks allow 2" more extension.
I'm not real happy with my current Monroe shocks and plan to put on the 5100's and also installing a set of limit straps to keep the air springs from over extending when on a lift.
Generally I love the air suspension except on the bigger bumps.The Monroe's just seem to give up and let the truck bottom out on the abrupt dips or heaves that come with winter roads even worse then the original shocks. It's better in "off road one" but limiting the speed to under 45 sucks.
Have any that have installed the Bilistien 5100's ran into any problems with the longer extension length or am I over thinking this ?
I've had to have my front air springs replaced twice due to leaking at only 42k miles.Thankfully they were covered by the extended warranty I bought and am reluctant to give any reason to void future suspension problems from being covered.