I have put 33" tires on my truck recently from the 275 that were on it. Do I need to get some aftermarket shocks to handle the tires? Will the stock shocks wear out or cause any major problems? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

The tire size difference will have little to no effect on the shocks....but your driving style will.

 

shocks are fine.

 

If you didn't add any lift or less than like 2.5" than the stock shocks will be fine. Eventually they'll wear out but not a noticeable increased rate. Now your balljoints will wear a little faster but again not a noticeable increased rate.

 

A lot depends upon how many miles on the truck. If you have over 30k, I would recommend replacing the OE shocks whether you go to new tires or not. They are probably shot.

 

King i have around 50k on my truck. You think the shocks are getting worn down and need to be replaced? Will there be that much of a difference in the ride quality?

 

Test the shock by pressing down on the truck and seeing how much it rocks. Check the tires for cupping (tire bounces on road due to weak shock, tire then gets cupped)

 

That does not work on a truck as the springs are too heavy.

Yes at 60k you will notice a big difference, especially if you go with a quality shock.

 

King, what are some quality shocks and how much do they cost, and how much would install be??

 

Best shocks would be Bilstein, Rancho, and some others, (can't remember name at the moment). These are not cheap, expect $100+ per shock for the fronts and a bit less for the rears. Good shocks would be Monroe (like the Gas-Magnum and some of their others meant for trucks) and Gabriels. Not sure of the cost for these, but would be a good bit less than the others. I have had Bilsteins and liked them. They made a big difference on my vehicles.
Install of the rears is easy. Do them yourself. Fronts are tougher as they require a spring compressor. I would expect someone would charge 1/2 to 1 hour labor per shock on the front.