Ram 2019 1500 bighorn suspension(shockers)upgrade

[Al988]

hi guys! Looking into advice on upgrading my suspension (shockers). My truck has just reached 150,000 km and the suspension is in a need of a change. I am looking into something mainly for highway driving and comfort. I honestly don’t know much about suspension brands and pros and cons of each different type! Hopefully you guys can steer me in the right direction

 

[70sgeek]

Bilstein 5100 series is a GREAT upgrade - I put those on my former '21 Bighorn and very noticeable improvement over OEM with regard to road manners and steering responsiveness. I'll be doing those again on my '25 Laramie when the time comes

 

[Al988]

Thank you! Will I need the full kit or just the shockers? Plug and play type of upgrade?

 

[H2OMAN]

Thank you! Will I need the full kit or just the shockers? Plug and play type of upgrade?

If you have a shop it doesn't matter. If you are doing it yourself you will need a spring compressor to swap the stock springs to the front shocks. Or, you can purchase the fronts with Bilstein coils already installed. Have fun and post pics.

 

[70sgeek]

When I bought my Bilstein 5100 components, the fronts came unassembled so don't anticipate they come fully assembled upon purchase

the rear shocks were just straight swaps for the old ones.

 

[H2OMAN]

When I bought my Bilstein 5100 components, the fronts came unassembled so don't anticipate they come fully assembled upon purchase

the rear shocks were just straight swaps for the old ones.

That's correct. But you can purchase them assembled with Bilstein coils.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

If you're not looking to level/lift, then go with Bilstein 4600's or look at Eibach for a slightly softer ride, but better than OEM.