Best rear shocks for 2001 GMC

[rusty01]

Looking to replace my rear shocks with heavy duty shocks for towing. Truck is a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4wd. What shocks have you used and had good success with?

[00Silverado4x4]

I've had my Monroe Reflex's for the last three years and have nothing but good luck with them. As to rears I would also suggest the Monroe Sensatrac. Look like a great shock plus you get the added "spring" for load leveling ability. I wanted them at the time I was replacing but they were constantly out of stock and I really wanted to get my shocks replaced since they were toast, ~69k miles on factory shocks wasn't sit good with me.

[txab]

Bilstein or KYB

[rusty01]

I'm thinking the Sensatracs as I can get a great price on a set of them. They are geared towards trucks that haul/tow. Anyone use them or have experience with them? They seem like a decent shock.

[rusty01]

Just purchased a set of the Monroe Sensatrac shocks for $75! Hell, for that price, might as well try em!

[00Silverado4x4]

I would too for that price. When I was shopping it was ~$100 for the pair, that was with a discount. Let us know how you like them, I'm very curious...

[rusty01]

I will let ya know how they work out. Should have them installed before our trip this weekend!

[rusty01]

Recieved my shocks from UPS on Wed. Haven't had a chance to install them yet but they look like a decent shock. Will have them installed and ready to haul our rig for our July 4th trip!

[rusty01]

Got my Monroes Sensatrac's installed this weekend! Haven't had a chance to try em out with the TT yet. The rear of the truck now sits about an inch higher than the front (just replaced rear shocks). Steering seems a bit different and the rear doesn't bounce at all now with normal driving. Doesn't seem to be stiff at all however. True test with the TT next week hopefully.

[00Silverado4x4]

Sweet!

[rusty01]

Well the rear shocks work well. Only issue is now the front end of the truck bounces! lol Time to replace those shocks!

[00Silverado4x4]

Well get on it then...lol

When I replaced mine, they were only just starting to get bouncy on speed bumps, not bad on the road. All the same they were tired, plus I knew what I would be putting the truck through so I went ahead with replacing them. Sooo much better.