Keep stock Z71 rancho shocks vs Bilstien 4600?

[cheapie408]

I have Bilstein 4600 with less than 8000 miles on it on my 2019, I imagine they will fit right into my 2025 Z71? 

 

I don't mind the ride quality of the Rancho now but the Bilstein have a lifetime warranty. Is it worth switching them and selling the OEM Ranchos with the 19?

[Joe Drives]

If you are doing the work, it comes down to time and personnel preference. If you have to pay someone, I would run the Rancho's till they needed to be changed. I changed mine at approximately 45,000 miles

[silveradosid]

might be an added selling feature for the 2019, again it is only if you are doing the work

[cheapie408]

Yah I'd be doing the work. 

 

After reading some previous experiences on Bilstein so called lifetime warranty and it's only for defecs, I question if it's even worth it unless you think there's any improvements going from the rancho to  Bilstein. 

 

I'll drive around in the old truck in the next week and see which one I enjoy better. As I recall the 4600 ride feels smoother but it's been a few weeks since I've driven it. 

[Bikerjon]

On 3/18/2025 at 2:48 PM, cheapie408 said:

Yah I'd be doing the work. 

 

After reading some previous experiences on Bilstein so called lifetime warranty and it's only for defecs, I question if it's even worth it unless you think there's any improvements going from the rancho to  Bilstein. 

 

I'll drive around in the old truck in the next week and see which one I enjoy better. As I recall the 4600 ride feels smoother but it's been a few weeks since I've driven it. 

I think the Ranchos work ok. I would only replace them if they wore out. If i did replace them it would be with new shocks not used ones.