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Just got Bilstein 4600's and BFG KO2's (275/55R20) on all four corners. The Silverado rides and handles better than it did off the showroom floor and it only has 15,000 miles on it. Seriously, worth every penny. If it wasn't for y'all on this site I never would have gone in this direction. Thanks.

Eddie 70 Senior Enthusiast

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What are the specs on your truck Mark? I have been thinking it may be time for new shocks on my 14 double cab.

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K2 factory shocks were speced out by an 80 year old grandma with no teeth left to rattle out of her mouth. A good pair of shocks such as Bilsteins are worth every penny when it comes to tame the rough riding beast.

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Do you find the ride a lot stiffer? I am considering the same setup, but somewhat concerned about stiffness as going from p rated tire to load range e and a firmer shock with bilstein.

 

 

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I was also thinking of going with them. I have the z71 with the rancho's, it rides really stiff. My buddy has the regular 4x4 and his rides super nice compared too mine.

Vikes Enthusiast

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I was just thinking about this while hunting this weekend. I have a 15 z71 and its not fun hitting the rough spots, rattles and kicks the back end out. Would go to a stiffer or softer shock be better?

 

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What are the specs on your truck Mark? I have been thinking it may be time for new shocks on my 14 double cab.

2014 crew cab LT 4x4.

 

It is absolutely stiffer. When going over a speed bump at like 10mph I no longer hit my head on the ceiling. Washboard dirt roads are not as painful as they used to be. This combo might not be for everyone, but I really dig it.

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