Shopping for shocks

[rusty01]

So I'm thinking the shocks are the culprit of my towing woes. Since I have a "non" HD 2500 (Avalanche) I'm guessing that it has "plush" style shocks on it. What do I need to look for in a heavy duty shock? Does anyone know what GM puts on the stock HD's? I don't really care about rideability, I just want to be able to pull my trailer and not feel like I'm driving a 82 Caprice with blown shocks!

[NitroCherokee]

Bilstein 5100's, great all around shock

[r1byker]

Bilstein 5100's, great all around shock

+1. And you might consider airbags to keep your truck level.

[Wintersun]

I have owned multple GM trucks and SUVs and without exception the factory shocks blew out in less than 30,000 miles. I would bet your truck's shocks are not really providing much dampening and it is simply more noticeable with a trailer hitch pressing down at the rear.

 

Bilstein 5100 shocks are the best you can get and for the rear will cost you less than $200. There are ones for lifted and non-lifted trucks. Next best are the Rancho 9000XL adjustable shocks which is what I now have on my 2500HD. My next set will be Bilstein 5100's.

[Carder09]

I ordered some pro comps and they are pretty good. Got a good deal but I hear nothing but excellence for bilsteins

[cliobogger]

I have the bilstein 4600 HD shocks. 10 bucks cheaper a shock than the 5100s. I have a post
about this here in the suspension section.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/152522-looking-for-new-shocks/page-2?do=findComment&comment=1352654

[karlmg]

The Bilstein 5100's get my vote. Based on my experience, they are better than the Rancho's.

[chakis24]

just put on bilstein 5100's and like them very much so far. i havent towed/hauled with them yet though.

 

4 wheel parts has them on sale with free shipping.