Since it is a 2500, testing shocks is not as easy on car or 1500 series
truck. Normally you would be able to test by pusing down on the front of a
car or standing on truck bumper.

Best way I know of on a 2500 is to drive it over a speed bump. If it bounced
over the speed bump, it's time to change. I think bilstein is a good shock
for the 2500. They had better be for $60 a piece. You can get them from
Autozone with lifetiem warranty. If they wear out, just trade them in for
new ones.

Good morning fellow Ram Heads,
2004.5 CTD 3/4 ton ext cab 4 wheel drive, off road package, 6spd. 4.10 rear
Now that the prerequisites are out of the way...........
My truck has 65k miles and I am thinking it might be time to replace the
shocks?
I use the tuck mostly as a daily driver, occasionally pull a 7000# rated
tandem car trailer loaded with any number of assorted loads, from logs to my
tractor. And at times loads of gravel, beauty bark etc in the bed. Although
not at the same time as the trailer....................
Please advise your recommendations on shocks.
TIA,
Joe

Good morning fellow Ram Heads,
2004.5 CTD 3/4 ton ext cab 4 wheel drive, off road package, 6spd. 4.10 rear
Now that the prerequisites are out of the way...........
My truck has 65k miles and I am thinking it might be time to replace the
shocks?
I use the tuck mostly as a daily driver, occasionally pull a 7000# rated
tandem car trailer loaded with any number of assorted loads, from logs to my
tractor. And at times loads of gravel, beauty bark etc in the bed. Although
not at the same time as the trailer....................
Please advise your recommendations on shocks.
TIA,
Joe

One word:  Bilstein.

Steve

Good morning fellow Ram Heads,
2004.5 CTD 3/4 ton ext cab 4 wheel drive, off road package, 6spd. 4.10 rear
Now that the prerequisites are out of the way...........
My truck has 65k miles and I am thinking it might be time to replace the
shocks?
I use the tuck mostly as a daily driver, occasionally pull a 7000# rated
tandem car trailer loaded with any number of assorted loads, from logs to my
tractor. And at times loads of gravel, beauty bark etc in the bed. Although
not at the same time as the trailer....................
Please advise your recommendations on shocks.
TIA,
Joe

 I've always had good luck with bilstein shocks. They are a liitle pricey,
but you get what you pay for.