Bad shock on new 2021 2500

[parsonj]

I ordered my 2021 RAM 2500 CTD in February. It came in right on time, 10 weeks later in April. I noticed an odd small fluid leak on my driveway in August after my first service. Thought it might be from a spill during the oil change that ran down the frame. But, it was a real lightweight lubricant. Noticed it again and crawled under the truck and saw it was coming from rear shock.
Took it into dealer first week in Sep. Confirmed it was the shock. The replacement shock has been on order 8 weeks. In two weeks it will have taken longer to get 1 replacement shock than it took to get the whole truck!
In the meantime, I don't have a HD anything.
Anyone else having problems with the OEM shocks?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I ordered my 2021 RAM 2500 CTD in February. It came in right on time, 10 weeks later in April. I noticed an odd small fluid leak on my driveway in August after my first service. Thought it might be from a spill during the oil change that ran down the frame. But, it was a real lightweight lubricant. Noticed it again and crawled under the truck and saw it was coming from rear shock.
Took it into dealer first week in Sep. Confirmed it was the shock. The replacement shock has been on order 8 weeks. In two weeks it will have taken longer to get 1 replacement shock than it took to get the whole truck!
In the meantime, I don't have a HD anything.
Anyone else having problems with the OEM shocks?

Are they holding the truck while waiting for a shock?

 

[MtnRider]

First shock issue I have heard of on a new truck so it's definitely not common. And welcome to the "new normal" as far as waiting for parts, pretty much everything is behind and back ordered right now.

If you really need the truck you could get a set of after market shocks? Yes it would come out of your pocket but ~$200 for a set of good Bilstein's and you are back on the road. Maybe even contact ramcares and see if they will pay for that option? May not but it doesn't hurt to ask.


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[H3LZSN1P3R]

First shock issue I have heard of on a new truck so it's definitely not common. And welcome to the "new normal" as far as waiting for parts, pretty much everything is behind and back ordered right now.

If you really need the truck you could get a set of after market shocks? Yes it would come out of your pocket but ~$200 for a set of good Bilstein's and you are back on the road. Maybe even contact ramcares and see if they will pay for that option? May not but it doesn't hurt to ask.


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Ram does have a bilstein option on the PW and offroad pkg they may be able to do that easy

 

[parsonj]

First shock issue I have heard of on a new truck so it's definitely not common. And welcome to the "new normal" as far as waiting for parts, pretty much everything is behind and back ordered right now.

If you really need the truck you could get a set of after market shocks? Yes it would come out of your pocket but ~$200 for a set of good Bilstein's and you are back on the road. Maybe even contact ramcares and see if they will pay for that option? May not but it doesn't hurt to ask.


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I'm driving it, but limiting my loads and hauling. Still a problem and not good for a lot of reasons.
My service rep finally escalated this to the regional service guy to try to get authorization to use an after market shock. Supposed to hear back tomorrow.
I probably will go with new Bilsteins to get it done either way and escalate things myself if he doesn't get a positive response

 

[Brewbud]

You can drive your truck with one bad shock in the rear. I have had to do it for a while.

(Edit: Looks like we posted at the same time LOL)

 

[parsonj]

Are they holding the truck while waiting for a shock?

No, I'm driving it but limiting my loads and hauling. Not good

 

[RAM_Dad]

@RamCares - any assistance? Seems insane to wait this long for a single replacement shock.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I'm driving it, but limiting my loads and hauling. Still a problem and not good for a lot of reasons.
My service rep finally escalated this to the regional service guy to try to get authorization to use an after market shock. Supposed to hear back tomorrow.
I probably will go with new Bilsteins to get it done either way and escalate things myself if he doesn't get a positive response

Why limit the load its not going to make a difference other than the rebound after hitting a bump….

 

[RAM_Dad]

Yep, all of the load bearing is on the coils.

 

[parsonj]

Yep, all of the load bearing is on the coils.

Others have said the same. I've dealt with worn shocks before. Probably over-cautious with new truck and all. I've got an opportunity coming up this week. Hauling cattle cubes. Will maybe go max payload and see how it rides.

 

[red]

I took my 2020 3500 into the dealer about three weeks ago for a leaking front shock. At the time, they said the shock was backordered 6-8 weeks. Surprisingly, they called yesterday saying the shock had arrived. I'll be taking it in tomorrow morning to have it installed.

 

[parsonj]

I took my 2020 3500 into the dealer about three weeks ago for a leaking front shock. At the time, they said the shock was backordered 6-8 weeks. Surprisingly, they called yesterday saying the shock had arrived. I'll be taking it in tomorrow morning to have it installed.

Good for you! Today's report was eta Nov 11 for my shock. The eta has been extended twice. Nov 11 would be over 9 weeks, but no one has any confidence in even that date. I have air leveling suspension in rear and it is a different shock than the one used for standard suspensions. Maybe they don't make as many. Who knows?

 

[Camper99]

My 2021 3500 with about 10,000 miles has a leaking front shock. I noticed a couple of oil spots in the garage last weekend. They were not there the week before.

I have a service appointment set for later this month to deal with the grid heater relay recall and plan to embark on the shock replacement journey at that appointment as well.

 

[parsonj]

My 2021 3500 with about 10,000 miles has a leaking front shock. I noticed a couple of oil spots in the garage last weekend. They were not there the week before.

I have a service appointment set for later this month to deal with the grid heater relay recall and plan to embark on the shock replacement journey at that appointment as well.

Hope the journey is short.

 

[LateToTheParty]

If you're anywhere around Colorado, I have the OEM shocks that I removed from my 2020 with about 1200 miles on them. They have about a year's worth of dust on them from sitting in the garage, but I'd happily pass them along.

 

[parsonj]

If you're anywhere around Colorado, I have the OEM shocks that I removed from my 2020 with about 1200 miles on them. They have about a year's worth of dust on them from sitting in the garage, but I'd happily pass them along.

Thanks. I'm in Texas. Apparently there's a different shock for the trucks with factory air suspension than trucks with standard suspension. I have air suspension. If your truck came with factory rear air suspension I may be in touch depending on what I hear from dealer today.

 

[LateToTheParty]

Thanks. I'm in Texas. Apparently there's a different shock for the trucks with factory air suspension than trucks with standard suspension. I have air suspension. If your truck came with factory rear air suspension I may be in touch depending on what I hear from dealer today.

Unfortunately mine isn't the factory air. I wanted to add aftermarket bags, so ordered without.

 

[Greenhills]

i would just go buy aftermarket shocks x4. There comes a point where practicality outweighs principal IMO.

 

[madmat]

I'm also waiting on a shock for my truck with 10000Km. I have the bilsteins from the offroad package. Its been about 5 weeks now and im told approx another 5weeks till it arrives.