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oomag12 · 11-22-2008, 04:25 PM

Whats your thoughts on shocks? Got a 97 5.7 1500 Seirra Z-71, GM sent Biltsteins on these trucks. Whats your folks preference?

oomag12 · 11-22-2008, 09:39 PM

Whats your folks preferences?

Underpowered · 11-22-2008, 09:45 PM

alot depends on how much you are willing to spend, and what you will be doing with the truck.

what kind of truck is it? 2wd or 4wd?

i have had good luck with rancho shocks. ran bilsteins before as well and liked them.

oomag12 · 11-22-2008, 09:58 PM

highway mostly, light offroad, nothing heavy duty, light hauling and towing. 97 1500 GMC Z-71, came factory with the biltstiens.

**Palf70Step** · 11-22-2008, 10:17 PM

I put Rancho 5000's on my 96 and liked the ride and control a lot.

Underpowered · 11-22-2008, 10:33 PM

the bilsteins are a decent shock.

rancho make quite a few shock choices to choose from.

the RSX, the RSX5000, teh RSX 9000. and up from there. depends on what you are looking to spend. IMO the 5000 is a good shock and not to expensive. for your needs, it sounds like what i would look into.

oomag12 · 11-22-2008, 10:49 PM

thanks for the input u.p.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2008, 12:10 AM

I put a new set of Bilsteins on my truck. I'm very happy with them.

I got them on fleabay for $225 shipped.

I'd also like to add that the rear shocks took about 20 minutes to swap out... the front, like an hour... stupid rusted top bolts.

**truckdude239** · 11-23-2008, 10:11 AM

rancho

piecesparts · 11-23-2008, 12:29 PM

I have run Rancho 9000s (adjustable) and also the Bilsteins. I am presently running the Edelbeock IAS shocks. they give a great ride and work real well on my 91 Silverado.

11-22-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
oomag12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 42	shocks Whats your thoughts on shocks? Got a 97 5.7 1500 Seirra Z-71, GM sent Biltsteins on these trucks. Whats your folks preference?

11-22-2008, 09:39 PM	#2
oomag12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 42	shocks Whats your folks preferences?

11-22-2008, 09:45 PM	#3
Underpowered Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 28	Re: shocks alot depends on how much you are willing to spend, and what you will be doing with the truck. what kind of truck is it? 2wd or 4wd? i have had good luck with rancho shocks. ran bilsteins before as well and liked them. __________________ 2003 Z71. 305/70-15 MT ATZ's wrapped around 16x10 AR diamondbacks. OBX long tube headers, Blackbear Tune, a few other bolt on goodies. 1995 Jeep ZJ aka "the Heep"

11-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
oomag12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 42	Re: shocks highway mostly, light offroad, nothing heavy duty, light hauling and towing. 97 1500 GMC Z-71, came factory with the biltstiens.

11-22-2008, 10:17 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: shocks I put Rancho 5000's on my 96 and liked the ride and control a lot. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-22-2008, 10:33 PM	#6
Underpowered Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 28	Re: shocks the bilsteins are a decent shock. rancho make quite a few shock choices to choose from. the RSX, the RSX5000, teh RSX 9000. and up from there. depends on what you are looking to spend. IMO the 5000 is a good shock and not to expensive. for your needs, it sounds like what i would look into. __________________ 2003 Z71. 305/70-15 MT ATZ's wrapped around 16x10 AR diamondbacks. OBX long tube headers, Blackbear Tune, a few other bolt on goodies. 1995 Jeep ZJ aka "the Heep"

11-22-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
oomag12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 42	Re: shocks thanks for the input u.p.

11-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: shocks I put a new set of Bilsteins on my truck. I'm very happy with them. I got them on fleabay for $225 shipped. I'd also like to add that the rear shocks took about 20 minutes to swap out... the front, like an hour... stupid rusted top bolts. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-23-2008 at 12:14 AM.

11-23-2008, 10:11 AM	#9
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11-23-2008, 12:29 PM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: shocks I have run Rancho 9000s (adjustable) and also the Bilsteins. I am presently running the Edelbeock IAS shocks. they give a great ride and work real well on my 91 Silverado.



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