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tomloans

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Hello again.

I have the 4x4 SLT 1999 Yukon.

I see many people putting on B6 Bilsteins on their 93 to 99 yukon.


This is what I have currently and they are very rough riding. I am looking for a nice ride. Not rough as these appear to be.

I was looking as KYB Excel-G

Any suggestions or comments?
 

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The reviews for the Excel-Gs are not good. I have no comment on your application, but I would suggest looking at the Gas-A-Just KYBs, if you're looking into that brand.

I have Gas-A-Justs on the front of my '04 and am happy with them but yours would probably be different.
 

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I had a 99 Tahoe LT 4X4 a while back. When I got it, Oct 2000, it would porpoise at high speed and every bump seemed to be major, no matter how small. So I took it to my local Maui Off-Road center and got shocks. I believe they were Heavy Duty Thompsons and I had them on her up to the day I sold her...16 years later. So I would say go to your local 4 wheel shop and seek their advice. Maui Off Road made me an offer I couldn't refuse, and most shops don't make, and that's if I don't like the ride bring her back and you can try another set. I tried 3 sets and finally bought the Thompsons. Nice, smooth ride, not to stiff and the reaction to potholes was superior. I barely felt them and it never porpoised again. Hope that helps. Aloha!
 
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It turns out the bushing on my Bilstein shock drivers side is shot and hence why the remaining vibration. So annoying. I am going to go with Bilstein as well.
 
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The reviews for the Excel-Gs are not good. I have no comment on your application, but I would suggest looking at the Gas-A-Just KYBs, if you're looking into that brand.

I have Gas-A-Justs on the front of my '04 and am happy with them but yours would probably be different.


The gas - a - just are great. Thanks for the advice. I installed them and like them as well.
 

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