Are Bilsteins really better than OEM shocks?

[Phinn]

In about 6 weeks, I will be driving my 2022 RAM 1500 ecodiesel up the AlCan highway doing mild off roading as I go. I've replaced the 55 series tires with 70’s to gain more sidewall and went to 18" wheels from the stock 20” rims. I spend a lot of time on old gravel roads, and have found the stock shocks pretty stiff causing the rear end to dance around on washboard. If I replaced the nearly new OEM shocks with Bilstein 4600 shocks, would that help in off road situations? How will it drive on road? Thanks in advance, I don't want to spend the $ if it will do nothing.

 

[H2OMAN]

In about 6 weeks, I will be driving my 2022 RAM 1500 ecodiesel up the AlCan highway doing mild off roading as I go. I've replaced the 55 series tires with 70’s to gain more sidewall and went to 18" wheels from the stock 20” rims. I spend a lot of time on old gravel roads, and have found the stock shocks pretty stiff causing the rear end to dance around on washboard. If I replaced the nearly new OEM shocks with Bilstein 4600 shocks, would that help in off road situations? How will it drive on road? Thanks in advance, I don't want to spend the $ if it will do nothing.

The 4600's will last a lot longer and will give a bit better ride.

 

[hockeyboy]

I went to the Bilsteins at the same time that I replaced my rear springs, so there were two variables at play. If I'm carrying a significant load, I like them a lot better than stock. If the bed is empty, I didn't notice much difference. I do a lot of driving on washboard and there is some bounce, but when loaded it's mostly gone.

 

[sdramsey24]

For me, yes. Really like the different valving. Front end doesn't dive and act soft the way the stockers did. I also tow a bit and that performance is improved as well.

I agree with your move to put some real tires on your truck. The stock rubber is absolute garbage.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Yup Yup!