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There isn't much out there as far as drag shocks go for trucks but I've figure out one way and I'll pass it on to you guys. If you buy a set of Bilstein shocks for a 2004 1/2 ton Dodge ($65 each) http://www.bilstein.com/html/wheretobuy/index.htm, Bilstein will re-valve them for you (another $65). You can't rebuild the factory shocks because they are crimped during asssembly and not screwed. Other manufacturers will probably do the same so if you have a favorite, check with them. If you go Bilstein, call the West coast toll free number from their web site http://www.bilstein.com/html/contact/index.htm and ask for Jack. He and I have spoken a few times. 1.5 week turn around I think he said.

Questions?
Steve

 

[hemi777]

9 seconds ......thats what im looking for i just might give it a try do you think they can revalve the shock so its like a 90-10 drag shock os something close to it???....i need more traction for my hemi truck....best 1/4 mile et 13.71 at 99mph and getting better

 

[9 seconds]

90-10 is what Jack and I discussed for the front and 70-30 (or is it 30-70?) for the rears.

 

[hemi777]

9 seconds ......thanks for the info... im going to try them on the front and see how they work

 

[tire]

drag is best at 90/10 front and 50/50 rear.

i would suggest adjustables being that y'all have enough funds to go a little farther.

i'd run around on no more than 70/30 front because of the front being so heavy.

bilstein, etc. don't make good drag shocks for truckst hat i'm aware of, just open track/autox stuff.

if anyone would make some, lakewood would! good luck.

 

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Thanks for your input tire. Bilstein doesn't make drag shocks at all. They do make truck shocks that they can re-valve. Lakewood doesn't make shocks for the Ram, period. Drag or regular, and they weren't interested in doing so. I believe we'll have to stick with re-valving and swapping them out for the track right now. Not too much more work when you have to change wheels/tires anyway.