Upgrade shocks?

[MJFlores]

Has anyone updated their front and rear shocks to a better brand such as Bilstein? I have a feeling these Rancho shocks are a big contributing factor to the vibration issues people are seeing and feeling in their 2014's. I looked and Bilstein lists sets for our trucks. My ride quality problem seems to be shocks / rebound issues where they're unable to absorb road shock and rebound quick enough...rough highway its terrible, better roads I get a better ride etc. Very tempting to swap shocks. I'm wondering if anyone has tried this yet and what the results are?

[Spurshot]

Some guys have put 5100 series Bilstein shocks for the 07-13 on their 14s with good feedback. I didn't realize there was a listing for the 14 yet.

[BaltimoreCaesar]

Has anyone updated their front and rear shocks to a better brand such as Bilstein? I have a feeling these Rancho shocks are a big contributing factor to the vibration issues people are seeing and feeling in their 2014's. I looked and Bilstein lists sets for our trucks. My ride quality problem seems to be shocks / rebound issues where they're unable to absorb road shock and rebound quick enough...rough highway its terrible, better roads I get a better ride etc. Very tempting to swap shocks. I'm wondering if anyone has tried this yet and what the results are?

 

I would look at the stock (non-Z71) shocks. I originally thought wanted a Z71 and/or All Terrain, but after my test drives with those packages I changed my mind. The rebound was so much harsher, and I figured I was most likely never going to need that little bit of differance in off-road capabilities that the Z71 and/or All Terrain afforded so I decided to just go with the stock suspension because it just soaks up the bumps better than any car I have ever owned. If your not happy with your off-road suspension feel, I would go to the dealership and test drive a model that is similiarly configured as your truck, but without the Z71 or All-Terrain. If you like it, then I would swap out the shocks for stockers. You might even be able to find someone who is willing to do an even trade.