Needs New Shocks
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Needs New Shocks
I have approx. 59k miles & believe I need new shocks. I drive highway to & from my property in the mountains approx. 250 miles total. While I'm up there I do alot of dirt roads & some off roading. I have had Bilsteins on a previous 4x4 & liked them. This truck is a beast of a different color though & was wondering what type of shocks you have & if you would recommend them. Thanks
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+1 on the Bilsteins!!
The only time I've had a better ride in this truck is when I've got a full payload
You've already done shocks on this truck so you'll know what you're in for. I had a good time doing mine at 60K
A tip... I compressed the front shocks by hand and wire tied them in the compressed state. I was able to remove them while leaving the tripod/tower assy attached.
I took a couple of 2X6 scraps and sandwiched the shaft, and clamped the he11 out of them with the biggest C-clamps I had. Got the ol impact on em and they came apart in 2 seconds.
You may want a little soap to get the new isolators in from the bilsteins. To over an hour 1/2 to figure out the process... I hope I saved you at least that.
Rears are pretty easy but make sure you drop the spare tire to give your self more room. An impact with a uni makes this job a lot faster.
Good luck
The only time I've had a better ride in this truck is when I've got a full payload
You've already done shocks on this truck so you'll know what you're in for. I had a good time doing mine at 60K
A tip... I compressed the front shocks by hand and wire tied them in the compressed state. I was able to remove them while leaving the tripod/tower assy attached.
I took a couple of 2X6 scraps and sandwiched the shaft, and clamped the he11 out of them with the biggest C-clamps I had. Got the ol impact on em and they came apart in 2 seconds.
You may want a little soap to get the new isolators in from the bilsteins. To over an hour 1/2 to figure out the process... I hope I saved you at least that.
Rears are pretty easy but make sure you drop the spare tire to give your self more room. An impact with a uni makes this job a lot faster.
Good luck
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I had Edlebrocks as my second set and am getting ready to put a set of Bilsteins on now at 170k miles. This place has a special going on Bilsteins - order a whole set and get 10% off. The 10% applied to the whole order, not just the shocks.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/PromoPage.aspx
No affiliation, just a happy customer.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/PromoPage.aspx
No affiliation, just a happy customer.
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I prefer the Rancho 9000's... for their adjustability. Went from those in the front to Bilsteins. (Why is another story). They are nice but softer than the Ranchos. Guess I just like a firmer ride, especially with our heavy frt ends.
Not saying the Bilstein's are in any way bad.
In the back...I won't have anything but the Ranchos. Loaded over gross, with them set on highest (#9) , they ride level and very comfortably.
RJ
Not saying the Bilstein's are in any way bad.
In the back...I won't have anything but the Ranchos. Loaded over gross, with them set on highest (#9) , they ride level and very comfortably.
RJ
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My wife has an Avalanche with the factory Bilsteins, 55k and they are absolultely shot! The wheels bounce up and down like a yoyo. My Rancho 5000s have over 60k on the CTD and still holding!!!
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