Best bang for the buck shock upgrade?

[SquireSCA]

2019 LT TrailBoss with 5.3L and 8 speed tranny.  Running a size larger Wrangler UltraTerrains(33") with 1.25" hub centric spacers installed on all 4 wheels.  Had to do a little trimming to get rid of rubbing, but been fine for several thousand miles.

What's a decent drop in replacement for these kinda low end Rachos?  Also wouldn't mind a shock that lifts the front a little more to level the front.  If there is a drop in shock that gives a nicer ride and lifts the front another inch, that would be excellent.

Whats the "go-to" options these days?

[Duramax3oh]

Depends exactly what kind of ride you're looking for but I would say the Bilstein 5100's. The front is also ride height adjustable. Do a search in this section for them and you'll get a lot of good info

 

ETA - here's a lengthy thread: https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/242034-bilstein-5100s-are-a-huge-upgrade

Edited November 25, 2020 by Duramax3oh

[SquireSCA]

I guess my question is, those Billsteins can lift the front end, but I can't combine that lift with the spacers that came from the factory, without there being issues with UCA's and stuff, right?

[jddealer]

Per another post where the owner did the 2" spacer and the adjustable Bilsteins...  read through page 11 and 12 of posts for someone that did exactly what you are asking

 

click the below thread:

 

[karlmg]

Bilstein shocks provide good ride and handling.

[lapoolboy]

16 hours ago, SquireSCA said:

I guess my question is, those Billsteins can lift the front end, but I can't combine that lift with the spacers that came from the factory, without there being issues with UCA's and stuff, right?

There are no "spacers that came from the factory" on the front of your TB, just longer struts than the non-TB trucks to achieve the extra 2".  The Bilsteins replace these struts and allow you up to 1.1" additional lift to bring the truck closer to level (although it won't be and will still have some rake).

[SquireSCA]

1 hour ago, lapoolboy said:

There are no "spacers that came from the factory" on the front of your TB, just longer struts than the non-TB trucks to achieve the extra 2".  The Bilsteins replace these struts and allow you up to 1.1" additional lift to bring the truck closer to level (although it won't be and will still have some rake).

Ok, cool, that's what I was looking for, to take what I have, lift it another inch or so on the front, and give it a nicer ride over bumpy stuff.

Thanks for the info, I will have the local off road shop install a set of these this winter.

[SquireSCA]

Anyone got the part numbers for this application?  To add 1.1" up front to the stock TB 2" lift, plus the rears?
Want to make sure I order the right ones.

[lapoolboy]

Front:  24-309509

Rear:  24-309516

[SquireSCA]

Awesome.  Last question... Is there a set of 5160's with remote reservoirs for this same lift and application, and if so, is it worth the extra $$?

[lapoolboy]

www.bilstein.com

[SquireSCA]

4 hours ago, lapoolboy said:

www.bilstein.com

I know, I am not trying to be lazy...  lol

I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried both...  Of course if I ask Bilstein, they are gonna say yes, spend more money on the 5160's...