Rear Lowering Shocks

[dropped5thgen]

I’m hoping someone might have some info for me. I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Sport w/4x4. I’m currently on a 3/5 IHC drop. The rear shocks for this kit are terrible in my opinion and I’m looking to upgrade.

I would love to get my hands one some Viking double adjustable shocks but from what I’ve found they don’t have any that fit the 5thgens.

I’ve talked to Matt from moes performance and he hasn’t gotten back to me with any answers.

If I can’t go the Viking route what rear shocks do you all recommend for my truck with the 3/5 drop? I’m running the air lifter helper bags too which help a lot in the rear.

Thanks

 

[ferraiolo1]

@Mopar_maxi is running 5100s that are meant for the front of a ranger that he said work well with his 2/4 drop


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[User_67930]

@Mopar_maxi is running 5100s that are meant for the front of a ranger that he said work well with his 2/4 drop


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Part # 24-185684 is what he told me. I have yet to try them.

 

[dropped5thgen]

@Mopar_maxi is running 5100s that are meant for the front of a ranger that he said work well with his 2/4 drop


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I would assume I’d have to remove the shock adapters that came with the lowering kit for those shocks to work?

 

[User_67930]

I would assume I’d have to remove the shock adapters that came with the lowering kit for those shocks to work?

I'm not sure what size shocks come with the IHC, he is running those with the Maxtrac 2/4.

 

[User_67930]

A question for you. You say you have a 4x4 and are running the IHC 3/5? How did they do the front drop? Did they use the front lower control arms to get that drop?

 

[Mopar_maxi]

I would assume I’d have to remove the shock adapters that came with the lowering kit for those shocks to work?

Yes you have to remove the adapters if you do the 5100s I did. Since you already have the adapters from the kit, you can run a 4th gen rear shock like a Viking or a QA1 as your kit allows them to mount like a 4th gen.

 

[dropped5thgen]

A question for you. You say you have a 4x4 and are running the IHC 3/5? How did they do the front drop? Did they use the front lower control arms to get that drop?

Yes sir! They get the drop from the lower control arms. I have stock struts in the front as of right now. Going with the Maxtrac lowering struts once I get new rear shocks.

 

[dropped5thgen]

Yes you have to remove the adapters if you do the 5100s I did. Since you already have the adapters from the kit, you can run a 4th gen rear shock like a Viking or a QA1 as your kit allows them to mount like a 4th gen.

Do you have a part number for the Viking or QA1? From my understanding the smooth body Viking shocks hit the relocation brackets…

 

[Mopar_maxi]

Do you have a part number for the Viking or QA1? From my understanding the smooth body Viking shocks hit the relocation brackets…

I don’t. I’m running ford ranger bilsteins on the rear of my truck with my 2/4 drop.

 

[User_67930]

Yes sir! They get the drop from the lower control arms. I have stock struts in the front as of right now. Going with the Maxtrac lowering struts once I get new rear shocks.

Why are you going with the Maxtrac front struts if you already have the IHC on the front?

 

[dropped5thgen]

Why are you going with the Maxtrac front struts if you already have the IHC on the front?

I plan on going lower to a 4/6 drop

 

[User_67930]

Gotcha!

Can you post some pics of the underneath of the front of your truck?
I'd like to see the angles of the tierods, cv axles and balljoints vs my 2/4 drop.

 

[dropped5thgen]

Gotcha!

Can you post some pics of the underneath of the front of your truck?
I'd like to see the angles of the tierods, cv axles and balljoints vs my 2/4 drop.

I’ll try and get some later in the week! I live in Canada so roads are full of salt and snow lol. Supposed to be high 40s by Wednesday so snow should be melting.

 

[User_67930]

I’ll try and get some later in the week! I live in Canada so roads are full of salt and snow lol. Supposed to be high 40s by Wednesday so snow should be melting.

Awesome, thanks!

And I know how the salt is, I'm in Ohio and my Blue truck is White right now, lol.

 

[dropped5thgen]

Alrighty guys.. I figured I’d update this thread since I’m almost done with the suspension on my truck.

Rear lowering shocks that work for 3/5 or 4/6 lowering kit on the 5thgen will be the QA1 stocker star double adjustable shocks. Part number is TD709. The shocks come with 3/4” eyelets for the bushing but will need the 5/8” eyelets if your using the stock bolts.

So far the truck is sitting at a 4/6 drop.
I originally bought the 3/5 IHC lowering kit then swapped the stock struts to Maxtrac adjustable lowering struts, set at 1” of drop.

The only thing left for me to finish up on the suspension is core4x4 rear lowering sway bar end links, and hellwing sway bar.

Maybe some after market front sway bar end links but I’ve had no luck in finding any for the 5thgens. The stock ones need replacement.

Hope this helps someone out and the truck rides like a Cadillac now!

 

[User_67930]

Alrighty guys.. I figured I’d update this thread since I’m almost done with the suspension on my truck.

Rear lowering shocks that work for 3/5 or 4/6 lowering kit on the 5thgen will be the QA1 stocker star double adjustable shocks. Part number is TD709. The shocks come with 3/4” eyelets for the bushing but will need the 5/8” eyelets if your using the stock bolts.

So far the truck is sitting at a 4/6 drop.
I originally bought the 3/5 IHC lowering kit then swapped the stock struts to Maxtrac adjustable lowering struts, set at 1” of drop.

The only thing left for me to finish up on the suspension is core4x4 rear lowering sway bar end links, and hellwing sway bar.

Maybe some after market front sway bar end links but I’ve had no luck in finding any for the 5thgens. The stock ones need replacement.

Hope this helps someone out and the truck rides like a Cadillac now!

Thanks for the update!

 

[1LowTrk]

Question for Dropped5thgen, do you recommend the QA1 TD709 rears for guys with 4-corner suspensions w/ revel links. I’ve removed the bump stops and added much shorter ones (BellTech 4922). Now, my shocks are bottoming out and I’m willing to bet money added shorter shock may solve my problem. The truck looks and drives great… till you hit a small bump or go over some railroad tracks.

 

[dropped5thgen]

Question for Dropped5thgen, do you recommend the QA1 TD709 rears for guys with 4-corner suspensions w/ revel links. I’ve removed the bump stops and added much shorter ones (BellTech 4922). Now, my shocks are bottoming out and I’m willing to bet money added shorter shock may solve my problem. The truck looks and drives great… till you hit a small bump or go over some railroad tracks.

What’s your suspension setup??
I was originally at a 3/5 IHC and I’m now sitting at 4/6 drop.
I’m running the IHC cut kit relocation brackets and completely removed my rear bump stops.
By the sounds of your situation I think shorter shocks will help.
I do recommend the TD709 from QA1 but I would measure to make sure they will work 100% for you.

 

[MistaBain]

Alrighty guys.. I figured I’d update this thread since I’m almost done with the suspension on my truck.

Rear lowering shocks that work for 3/5 or 4/6 lowering kit on the 5thgen will be the QA1 stocker star double adjustable shocks. Part number is TD709. The shocks come with 3/4” eyelets for the bushing but will need the 5/8” eyelets if your using the stock bolts.

So far the truck is sitting at a 4/6 drop.
I originally bought the 3/5 IHC lowering kit then swapped the stock struts to Maxtrac adjustable lowering struts, set at 1” of drop.

The only thing left for me to finish up on the suspension is core4x4 rear lowering sway bar end links, and hellwing sway bar.

Maybe some after market front sway bar end links but I’ve had no luck in finding any for the 5thgens. The stock ones need replacement.

Hope this helps someone out and the truck rides like a Cadillac now!

Thanks for the info huge help! Hey don’t want to go lower but do you happen to know the part # of the qa1 strut? Planning on changing shocks and struts with the install. I’ve emailed them and still waiting on a reply.