Choosing Shocks for your Dodge Ram 3500
We made this guide specifically for the Ram 3500, based on thousands of miles running these shocks ourselves, and thousands of customers' feedback. We address different budgets, different vehicle uses & needs (plush daily comfort, more handling, off-road, etc), and identifying exactly what these shocks mean for your Dodge. We truly test these products ourselves, and are open to any and all questions for your vehicle, reach out to us with any questions!
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Excellent factory upgrade for improved handling
- Long lasting, very durable
- Reduces nose dive and body roll
- Capable for heavy duty use, easy 4x4 trails
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Higher tier shock, higher price
- Yellow isn't everyone's favorite color
1 dollar signs out of 4
- Increased handling and performance over factory shocks
- Longer lifespan than Excel-G and factory shocks
- Monotube design translates to more consistency
- More road feedback
1 dollar signs out of 4
- Thick body, large oil volume, contributes to performance longevity
- Reliable twin tube technology
- Great price for a 2" gas shock
- 90 Day Ride Guarantee by Rancho
- Ride quality leaves something to be desired
- Mass produced, shows in the details
1 dollar signs out of 4
- Excellent heavy duty shock for the price
- Increases handling and performance significantly
- Monotube high gas pressure design, great longevity
- Not a "smooth riding shock" - increases road feedback
- Red may not match your vehicle well.
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Control for soft or firm compression damping
- Thick bodied, large oil volume
- Excellent adjustable shock for the price
- 90-day Ride Guarantee by Rancho
- Knobs prone to breakage, we replace them for free
- Adjustment settings are imperceptible for some drivers
3 dollar signs out of 4
- Coilovers provide Leveling-kit ability
- Excellent High Performance entry level shock
- Handles hard hits well
- Improves handling and traction in all terrains
- Rebuildable / Serviceable
- Higher price point compared to similar offerings
- Requires servicing for optimal performance
- Firmer than factory and other factory-like upgrades
3 dollar signs out of 4
- Significantly improved off-road capability
- Improved road handling and bump compliance
- Serviceable and rebuildable
- Custom Tuneable
- Requires servicing at approximately 50,000 miles
- May be too firm for some drivers
4 dollar signs out of 4
- Huge improvement to road comfort and off-road handling in one package
- Adjustable & Reservoir options
- Serviceable, Rebuildable, Custom Tuning Available
- Excellent handling in high speed environments
- Requires servicing between 30-50k miles for optimum performance