Let's talk Shock Absorbers

[Senorx]

I'll be replacing my failing body mount bushings soon and would like to replace my worn out shock absorbers as well. My K5 is stock height and will also have a new set of 31x10.50 BFH AT KOs in the very near future as well. I wanted to use some Billsteins, but I can't find any that are available for first gen K5s. Looking for the best riding shocks. The truck will mainly be used as a family cruiser for camping and beach trips.

What are y'all using?

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Bilsteins 4600 series makes a set that will fit the front. I ordered a pair for mine, but then I sent them back because I wanted to run the same brand shock all around and have the same look, so I found these Skyjacker monotubes for K5 Blazer's that have stock ride height.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-009232

Skyjackers front - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sja-m9521

Rears http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sja-m9523

I also like the gray color, I think they will look nice once I get them installed.

[Senorx]

Thanks for the info. Please let us know how they ride. Anything would be an improvement to the tired shocks I currently have right now. Just trying to get the best available right now.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Will do. It will be few months until I know how they ride since i'm in the middle of a build.

When I first bought the truck about 8 years ago, they had bilsteins up front and monroes in the back and from what I remember it rode nice. Not to harsh and not to soft either, really plush