Rear Shocks

bayouguy71 · March 6, 2019

I just picked up a set of Fox 2.0 Fronts (thanks @SSchup)

Now I want to go ahead and replace the rears, I don't plan on lifting the rear

I am looking for smooth street and help with towing stability, this truck will rarely see any off road action.

From what I hear just about anything is smoother than the stock Z71 shocks.

Do I go with matching Fox rears or something else?

The cheapest I have seen the Fox's is 130 with free shipping.

A couple of plus's are that the the bodies won't rust and I am under the impression they can be rebuilt

I was looking at the RS9000XL adjustable as an option, price wise they are a little cheaper.

I did a search and didn't see much info / feedback on them here on the site for for GM trucks in general on the web

I can get a pair of the RS9000's on Amazon for 190 shipped.

I like the idea of being able to adjust them for towing.

I know a lot of guys run the 5100's but those seem to be about the same price as the Fox's.

FlipZ71 · March 6, 2019

When I had the bilsteins on , towing or the bed loaded down they performed great.

Unloaded was a little rougher than I like ..

I switched over to fox 2.0 on rear recently... unloaded bed much improved ride... haven't towed yet....

amxguy1970 · March 6, 2019

Match em up, that is always the best (except in a few special circumstances) as they are designed to work together.

Tyler

bayouguy71 · March 7, 2019

I was thinking that matching them up and if the Fox's ride better in the rear than the 5100's I will likely go that route.

that is unless someone has some better info on the RS9000's as it pertains to towing.

Mozzer · March 7, 2019

Unless someone else has tried & tested the EXACT same setup you are thinking of (Fox front, Rancho rear, same tow/bed weight etc) I would always match the shocks front to back, different types, valving etc can react at different speeds to bump & rebound which could have you bucking around horribly in certain conditions.

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