What Shocks Do You Have?

[sahls01gmc]

I need some new shocks, and want to see what all of your reviews are.

 

I do moderate to light hauling in the truck, and the occasional trailer.

 

Empty driving is usually 70/30 highway/city. I do also work construction, so I encounter the occasional sloppy jobsite, and I like to "lightly" play off road occasionally as well.

 

 

What would be the best set for me? I know the new GMC's have Rancho's, and the Chevy's don't. I will say that I love the ride quality differences from my GMC to another Chevy.

 

 

James

[txab]

Bilsteins. #1 for me

 

 

 

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[Superperv23]

Just put on bilstein 5100 and they are great, much more controlled and smoother ride.

[oldschool327]

5100's !!!

[chev1guy]

Bilstein 5100 is the way to go.

[DwayneJ]

I haven't changed shocks on the truck yet but based on my experience with my other cars. Bilstein is what the truck will get without any second thought. Buy them from someplace like Tirerack and they are barely any more than a "premium" parts store shock like a highend Monroe.

[chakis24]

any ideas as to why the 5100s for my silverado it says i need a two inch lift on the front for my truck, but the ones that come up for your truck dont require the two inches? they are the same part number? and would a torision bar crank be the same as having 2 inches of lift on the front?

 

part number 24-186643

 

 

2001 sierra 1500 5.3 4x4:

 

46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

 

Part Number: 24-186643

MSRP: $145.00

Old Part Number: F4-BE5-C153-H0

 

Setting: 5100 Series

Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Absorbers are high gas pressure monotube shocks designed specifically for lifted pickups, SUVs and Jeeps. The shocks feature a 46mm digressive piston with self-adjusting deflective disc valving. They offer super damping ability that makes them ideal for heavy hauling or occasional off-road use, while maintaining an exceptional street ride. (zinc-plated steel body, Triple-C-Technology® coating )

 

Descriptor: Front Lifted Height: 0-2in

Drive Type: 4WD

Position: Front

Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

Spring Type: F: Torsion Bar / R: Leaf

 

 

2005 silverado 1500 4x4:

 

46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

 

Part Number: 24-186643

MSRP: $145.00

Old Part Number: F4-BE5-C153-H0

 

Setting: 5100 Series

Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Absorbers are high gas pressure monotube shocks designed specifically for lifted pickups, SUVs and Jeeps. The shocks feature a 46mm digressive piston with self-adjusting deflective disc valving. They offer super damping ability that makes them ideal for heavy hauling or occasional off-road use, while maintaining an exceptional street ride. (zinc-plated steel body, Triple-C-Technology® coating )

 

Descriptor: Front Lifted Height: 2in

Drive Type: 4WD

Position: Front

Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

Spring Type: F: Torsion Bar / R: Leaf

 

 

 

EDIT: didnt realize that you have a 2500- and go figure the shocks for yours and a 2005 silvy 2500 are exactly the same.