Lookin for replacement shocks

[mattyoc20]

I have a 2015 ls Silverado 1500 5.3l. The rear shocks are leaking so I’m going to replace them. Looking to see what kind of shock I should get. The tuck is actually classified as a work truck though we use it as the family vehicle. It rides pretty hard as you would expect. I rarely if at all tow anything and hardly haul anything of significant weight.  Any input on which shock I should get why would be greatly appreciated. 

[CamGTP]

If you didn't have any issues with the factory AC delco shocks (other than age/wear causing the leak), I'd honestly go straight back to using those again.

 

I've had good luck with the higher end shocks from napa, I just forget the brand off hand. No rancho shocks though.

[DeePa]

Bilstein 4600s or 5100s.  Best shocks for these trucks. 

 

 Consider doing the fronts too. 

Edited September 7, 2019 by DeePa

[flyingfool]

yes those OEM shocks are very good, aftermarket is all made in CHina with a US brand name... but i could be wrong. those bilsteins have a great reputation.

[mattyoc20]

Just ordered the 5100’s. Will they work on my truck if there isn’t a lift kit? 

[DeePa]

Yes can run at stock setting. 4600s are same without the lift option which is why I mentioned them

[mattyoc20]

Awesome. I appreciate the help. Thanks for the quick response. First time replacing shocks so we will see how this goes

[DeePa]

Rears are easy. Fronts you’ll need to have a shop swap over the springs or do the install. 

 

Alignment afterwards never hurts 

[mattyoc20]

5 minutes ago, DeePa said:

Rears are easy. Fronts you’ll need to have a shop swap over the springs or do the install. 

 

Alignment afterwards never hurts 

Even with spring compressors? 

[DeePa]

High end ones / wall mounted ones meant for truck springs?  Sure. 

 

Rent a compressor or from auto zone?  No. 

[mattyoc20]

9 minutes ago, DeePa said:

High end ones / wall mounted ones meant for truck springs?  Sure. 

 

Rent a compressor or from auto zone?  No. 

Thanks for advice.  I will probably just take them to a shop like you mentioned then. Really appreciate your help DeePa. Thank you

[Yondu]

Bilsteins are overrated.  If I wasn't using them to level my truck I'd have swapped them out for something that doesn't ride so stiff. 

[Welder2014]

I replaced the Rancho shocks on my 2014 Z71 with Bilsteins big costly mistake. The Bilsteins really screwed up the ride. Not a thing wrong with the Ranchos I removed. If I ever do need to replace the shocks on my 2019 will be staying with the factory oems. Did get some cool stickers with the Bilsteins. 

[DeePa]

I’ve put them on two k2 trucks and it’s was the best mod on both trucks. 

[Jacoby]

5 hours ago, mattyoc20 said:

I have a 2015 ls Silverado 1500 5.3l. The rear shocks are leaking so I’m going to replace them. Looking to see what kind of shock I should get. The tuck is actually classified as a work truck though we use it as the family vehicle. It rides pretty hard as you would expect. I rarely if at all tow anything and hardly haul anything of significant weight.  Any input on which shock I should get why would be greatly appreciated. 

You think your truck rides rough now, you wait till you get those 5100s on there.