Life of Tahoe Oem rear shocks?

[EddieC]

What lifespans are people getting from rear oem standard shocks?
Our '08 truck has 89k miles on the Z71 suspension. It doesn't appear to act badly but that might be a misconception due to gradual degradation.

 

[mikeyss]

I think they're supposed to be replaced every 75k miles. I could be wrong though.

 

[OR VietVet]

IMO, if you are thinking about it at 89k and have the money, replace them. You said it best, " gradual degradation." You will feel a difference, especially with new Bilstein shocks.

 

[EddieC]

IMO, if you are thinking about it at 89k and have the money, replace them. You said it best, " gradual degradation." You will feel a difference, especially with new Bilstein shocks.

Was on the fence about brand. We had no complaints about the Chevy Z71s and Rock Auto has them.
Are the Bilsteins ******* the (owner's) body? .....Classic Mustang GT?

 

[swathdiver]

What lifespans are people getting from rear oem standard shocks?
Our '08 truck has 89k miles on the Z71 suspension. It doesn't appear to act badly but that might be a misconception due to gradual degradation.

Mileage matters but so does time, you're at twelve years now. I've got 150K on mine and am ten years now. Still no leaks and rides fine by me. Still, I'd like to put in new springs and shocks in the next year or so.

 

[OR VietVet]

IMO, you cannot go wrong with the Bilstein shocks. The ride will be different because of the gradual decline of the old shocks and new will feel different. Not ******* any body unless of course you want the Cadillac float sensation.