NBS Shock recommendations??

[ScottyBoy]

I have been needing some new shocks for the Burban for a few months now. Now that I got a few bucks back on my tax return, its time to pull the trigger. Any recommendations on what I should get? I have a 01 2wd Suburban at stock height.
I do 95% street driving, and 5% off road (dirt roads really). Comfortable ride and good handling are what I am mainly looking for. I'd like to keep cost as low as possible without compromising quality. My MAX budget is $500 for all four.

Also, I do NOT have the "Auto suspension" option, but I do have the Nivomat load leveling shocks in the rear. I do not mind switching to regular rear shocks to save some money.

 

[Big Buttons]

Blisten 5100s or belltech street performance shocks are pretty popular on here.

 

[Goodinblack]

The only thing about the Beltechs is that they are a low pressure charge.... by design.

 

[PwtrSS_OakCliff]

The only thing about the Beltechs is that they are a low pressure charge.... by design.

So what does that mean? Not too familiar with Beltech or suspension mods

Antonio


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[ScottyBoy]

So in doing some homework, it seems that the Nivomat load leveling shocks are a small fortune to replace. But I can put regular rear shocks on if I swap the rear springs. I can get a set of Moog springs from Rockauto for $48. Now I just need to decide on what shocks.
So....

Bilstein, Monroe, or KYB?? And what series?

 

[Blacked-out-Tahoe]

I went with the BellTech nitro drops, there a good price and the reviews i heard and read on them were all positive. i cant wait to feel how they ride!

 

[vatahoelt]

i'm interested to see what you go with as I'm starting to look at replacing mine at some point in the near future as well.

 

[magicbus]

I put some Monroe sensatracs on mine and they are okay, a little soft though. I'm also lowered so I'm sure that makes a bit of difference. I also used a shock made for a 67-72 suburban.

 

[Blazed]

BILSTEIN all the way!

 

[ScottyBoy]

I ended up ordering KYB Monomax shocks. I will have to see how they ride after I install them.

 

[vatahoelt]

I ended up ordering KYB Monomax shocks. I will have to see how they ride after I install them.

did you go with those MOOG springs so that you could get rid of the nivomats?

 

[franksbanks]

Blisten 5100s or belltech street performance shocks are pretty popular on here.

arent the 5100 shocks for lifted trucks/suv's??

5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV

http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/truck-off-road/5100-series-lifted-light-trucksuv/

 

[Goodinblack]

Yes..... but can be used on stock too.

Not for lowered..... unless you use a custom part number.

 

[Stretch5363]

Are you happy with the beltech shocks?

 

[Goodinblack]

Are you happy with the beltech shocks?

They tend to be mushy even brand new. Mine were and I hated them. I never recommended them to anyone unless they have 24s or something. Then you need a softer ride. They are designed for large wheels. They used to be tauted as low pressure units.

I really dont see why people with normal stock wheels and suspension don't go back with acDelco and not experiment with stuff.

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