Best option for replacing stock shocks

[Brewcity]

Hey guys,

I have 125,000 miles on my Yukon SLT, and need new shocks.
What is the consensus about replacing the stock shocks on our trucks? Stay with the original manufacturer, or go aftermarket? It seems that Bilstein is a popular choice, but I don't want a stiff ride...looking for a smooth ride.
Thanks so much for the help. I really appreciate it.

 

[Storz]

I just bought these off of Amazon yesterday to replace my failed AutoRide system.

Moog 81071 springs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00498UJ0U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rancho RS5000 series shocks (RS5265, RS5262)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014BG8WXK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Brewcity]

I just bought these off of Amazon yesterday to replace my failed AutoRide system.

Moog 81071 springs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00498UJ0U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rancho RS5000 series shocks (RS5265, RS5262)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014BG8WXK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the reply! How do you like the ride?

 

[Storz]

I'll let ya know later this weekend after I install everything

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[01ssreda4]

Bilstein 4600, and they arent harsh at all.

 

[Brewcity]

Bilstein 4600, and they arent harsh at all.

Awesome...thanks for letting me know. It seems that the Bilsteins win, but I was worried about the harsh ride with them. Thanks again for letting me know about the 4600's!

 

[01ssreda4]

Bought mine off ebay, if you look around you can get in for about 65 apiece.

 

[Storz]

Installed the Rancho yesterday, the ride is way better! No more wallowy feeling, absorbs the bad Michigan roads very well. I haven't done the springs yet, I couldn't get the axle low enough with just my floor jack etc. Taking it to a buddies shop soon.

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[Brewcity]

Bought mine off ebay, if you look around you can get in for about 65 apiece.

Cool...thanks so much. What type of Bilsteins are yours? Whats the model number?

 

[Brewcity]

Installed the Rancho yesterday, the ride is way better! No more wallowy feeling, absorbs the bad Michigan roads very well. I haven't done the springs yet, I couldn't get the axle low enough with just my floor jack etc. Taking it to a buddies shop soon.

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Thanks for the update! I appreciate it.
Should one do both shocks and coils at the same time if possible?

 

[Storz]

Yeah if you have the auto ride suspension you'll want to do the springs as well. The stock springs are really soft as they rely on the auto ride shocks for support. Moog 81071 is the non Z71 spring

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[Phildirt]

Thanks for the update! I appreciate it.
Should one do both shocks and coils at the same time if possible?

+1 on that. I went with Moogs/Ranchos and eventually Bilstiens. Took all of the autoride components out and put resistors on the shock/pump wiring.

 

[01ssreda4]

Cool...thanks so much. What type of Bilsteins are yours? Whats the model number?

Type in your model info on the left hand side

http://cart.bilsteinus.com/

Or search ebay for "bilstein tahoe" and you will see the 4600 series come up

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...stein+tahoe.TRS0&_nkw=bilstein+tahoe&_sacat=0

 

[Merc1973]

SEARCH, there are many many many many threads on this!!!

My SLT Autoride now has Bilstein 4600 up front and Arnott AS-2700 in the rear and got a new Dorman air pump on Amazon. Its rides SUPER smooth, not harsh or rough or too soft where you get sea-sick.

 

[Sparky_69]

Another vote for Bilstein 4600. Have them on my Tahoe and Duramax.

 

[Shock guy]

I just purchased a 2005 yukon xl denali. What do you guys think I should do when I need shocks? My mechanic said that it.won't be long before I need to replace them....

 

[Brewcity]

Thank you all for the information...I really appreciate it.
So...on Rock Auto, and on ShockWarehouse...it states that I need the Bilstein coils (199021) as well if installing the 4600's on the rear.
Can I just get the Moog replacement ones...or do I need to get the Bilsteins to avoid sag?
If I can get the Moogs...which ones? Rock Auto has 2 options...regular (81071) and heavy duty (81069).
Thanks again!!

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Thank you all for the information...I really appreciate it.
So...on Rock Auto, and on ShockWarehouse...it states that I need the Bilstein coils (199021) as well if installing the 4600's on the rear.
Can I just get the Moog replacement ones...or do I need to get the Bilsteins to avoid sag?
If I can get the Moogs...which ones? Rock Auto has 2 options...regular (81071) and heavy duty (81069).
Thanks again!!

"heavy duty" 81069's are the ones used in the z71's and will raise your ride height. I did not feel that they were terribly stiff, even trimmed to reduce ride height in my case, and combined with 4600's.

If you want to maintain stock ride height and/or prefer a softer ride then use the 81071's

 

[Brewcity]

"heavy duty" 81069's are the ones used in the z71's and will raise your ride height. I did not feel that they were terribly stiff, even trimmed to reduce ride height in my case, and combined with 4600's.

If you want to maintain stock ride height and/or prefer a softer ride then use the 81071's

Great...thank you so much for the clarification...I really appreciate it!

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Great...thank you so much for the clarification...I really appreciate it!

No problem