Front Shocks 2009 2wd

[spikesputnik]

Hey guys. Off here for a while, pursuing other interests and fortunately having zero issues with my 2009 Silvy Ext cab 2wd. Except now at 25 K miles the front shocks are giving up the ghost- getting the boing-ing up and down and up and down after just about any significant compression.

 

Any suggested brands and models of decent quality for replacement shocks? Yes, I did a search and found a whole lot about lifts and adjustables etc, but I'm just looking for replacements that will last maybe 50-75k? Also, I may do the rear at the same time even though it is much less symptomatic at this time.

Thanks

[dlewis1111]

Hey guys. Off here for a while, pursuing other interests and fortunately having zero issues with my 2009 Silvy Ext cab 2wd. Except now at 25 K miles the front shocks are giving up the ghost- getting the boing-ing up and down and up and down after just about any significant compression.

 

Any suggested brands and models of decent quality for replacement shocks? Yes, I did a search and found a whole lot about lifts and adjustables etc, but I'm just looking for replacements that will last maybe 50-75k? Also, I may do the rear at the same time even though it is much less symptomatic at this time.

Thanks

 

BILSTEIN!!

[chev1guy]

Hey guys. Off here for a while, pursuing other interests and fortunately having zero issues with my 2009 Silvy Ext cab 2wd. Except now at 25 K miles the front shocks are giving up the ghost- getting the boing-ing up and down and up and down after just about any significant compression.

 

Any suggested brands and models of decent quality for replacement shocks? Yes, I did a search and found a whole lot about lifts and adjustables etc, but I'm just looking for replacements that will last maybe 50-75k? Also, I may do the rear at the same time even though it is much less symptomatic at this time.

Thanks

 

BILSTEIN!!

 

 

 

+1.. The 5100's will also level the truck.

[spikesputnik]

Thanks for the input. Again, I'm not looking to raise the front or level it ( I've already shackled the rear and it is level-er, albeit lower ), I just want some shocks of the same dimensions that will last more than a year.

 

So is the Bilstein 5100 the most appropriate regardless?

There seems to be some confusion about exactly which part # is for NOT LIFTING, and NOT HD.

One thrtead mentions F4-BE5-E376-H1 but fails to clear it up if this what I might be looking for...

[txab]

Hey guys. Off here for a while, pursuing other interests and fortunately having zero issues with my 2009 Silvy Ext cab 2wd. Except now at 25 K miles the front shocks are giving up the ghost- getting the boing-ing up and down and up and down after just about any significant compression.

 

Any suggested brands and models of decent quality for replacement shocks? Yes, I did a search and found a whole lot about lifts and adjustables etc, but I'm just looking for replacements that will last maybe 50-75k? Also, I may do the rear at the same time even though it is much less symptomatic at this time.

Thanks

 

BILSTEIN!!

 

x 40

[FargoZ71]

Cant go wrong with the Bilstiens, I like my Monroe Reflexes, and others Like there Sensatracs.

[Stevens03]

If you have the money, I'd go with the Bilsteins,.... but if you want something economical, then the Monroe are a good choice too. I've had good luck with them in the past.

[jro909]

aren't 900s coil over? maybe i'm retarded....

[Stevens03]

aren't 900s coil over? maybe i'm retarded....

 

Yes.. and yes...

[spikesputnik]

Thanks guys. What catches my eye is that on their page-

http://www.bilsteinus.com/cart/ymm.php?yea...+1500&zenid=

 

there is mention of "lifted performance" on both the first two front and rear shocks. The front as I understand it is adjustable 0-2.5" , but the rear is the last thing I want to lift.... so hopefully neither would ( and if not set to "0" on the front ones). I dont' want to lift jack.

 

The other three are labeled as "heavy duty" but come up as replacement for a 1500. Hopefully their definition of HD is not he same as GMs (ie 2500 or the old HD 1500)

 

So would y'all be suggesting the E377-HO and E377- H1's then?? Something about HD sticks in my craw- this is a light duty street truck with rarely more than 600# of cargo total.

Thanks again, annd FYI and FWIW- this forum is Sooo much more friendly than the (anal) mountain bike forum that I'm on alot as of late.....think the spandex has cut off the circulation to their brains....

[Stex]

I run the Bilstien HD (yellow ones) on my 1500 GMC sub. On my 09 1500 Sierra I run the Bils 5100s for the front lift. You should be able to get the HDs for less & they will be just fine. Both are firm and add contol with out being too harsh. The HDs are for 1500s and up...same with 5100s.

 

If I was not wanting to lift the front of my 1500 Sierra just a touch I would have put the HDs on it.

[GPSilverado]

Unfortunately I don't have an answer on the shocks, but I was wondering what type of tires you are running on your truck, downsized? I am going to have to buy tires soon, and haven't made my mind up yet on which brand of 20" tires to get.

[desrtrat]

first at 25000 mi. i would be back at the dealer demanding new ones...if not than go with the Bilstiens.

also while your at it, change out your stabilizer end bushing with some Energy suspension parts.. will take a hole bunch of roll out of the front..nice up grade for under $20.00

 

[aggie08]

Probably a dumb question (okay, definitely a dumb question), but will the Bilstein 5100 rears (Part #BS-F4-BE5-E377-H0) work on a Z71 4x4? It says they can accomodate up to a 1" lift, but doesn't the Z71 come with 1.25" blocks?

[dlewis1111]

For the Bilsteins:

5100 series:

F4BE5E376-H1 will either level out the front up to 1.75 inches or maintain the stock height. The are running 98.41 each on shockwarehouse.com with free shipping

F4BE5E377-H0 is the stock height to up to 1 inch of lift rear shcok. (the z71 and the z85 both have the same rear blocks) for 75.70 each free ship

F4BE5B514-h0 is the shock for 3-4 inches of lift. 75.70 free shipping

 

The HD series

F4-BE5-D971-H1 is the stock height non leveling front shock. 75.70 each free ship

F4-BE5-E011-H0 is the stock height rear shock for 68.14 free ship

 

I run the HD front shocks and they are so much better that the originals. Don't be scared by the HD designation, they are not for the chevy HD, this is what Bilstein designates their name as compared to the stock versions. The ride is wonderful. I run the 5100 series rear shock because of an add a leaf that i have in. They are also great.

 

shockwarehouse has a deal right now on the Bilsteins for 15 percent off the price with free shipping. Hope this helps you guys out.