2020 Denali Diesel 3500... 60K - shock question

[In2racn]

I have 60k on a 2020 Denali Duramax 3500. Some towing... bobcat skid steers, small camper, snowmobiles... nothing too heavy.... seems like the ride is getting a bit rough lately. At what point should I consider new shocks? What are you guys seeing for life from stock shock absorbers?

 

Thanks...

 

[ShotgunZ71]

If it has the OEM "Ranchos", you could have changed them when you drove it home. Other than that, the Bilstein 5100 or 4600 series are very good replacements. Some have gotten a set of Fox shocks, too. 

 

I changed mine out before 25k miles and have been very happy with the improved ride and handling, especially when loaded. I went with the Bilstein 5100s. The stock shocks were already shot, but no visible leaks.

Edited October 3, 2023 by ShotgunZ71

[Dunn]

Ranchos are maybe a hair above ac delcos...a big MAYBE....its a bad design to begin with....anything will be improvement......

 

I took a set off a 1500 and broke a seal compressing it by hand.....its cheapest they could do calling it "off road"

 

Eibach, bilstein and of course it goes up from there

 

 

Edited October 6, 2023 by Dunn