tow vehicle shocks
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I am replacing the shocks on my 2002 Suburban 4WD Z71 package with 175,000 miles. I believe the original are Bilstein, anyway I liked the ride so will replace with GM parts. I tow a 968 on an open trailer and it tows well.
Is there any need to replace the rear coil springs at this mileage when I am replacing the shocks???
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Dave
Is there any need to replace the rear coil springs at this mileage when I am replacing the shocks???
txs
Dave
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I am replacing the shocks on my 2002 Suburban 4WD Z71 package with 175,000 miles. I believe the original are Bilstein, anyway I liked the ride so will replace with GM parts. I tow a 968 on an open trailer and it tows well.
Is there any need to replace the rear coil springs at this mileage when I am replacing the shocks???
txs
Dave
Is there any need to replace the rear coil springs at this mileage when I am replacing the shocks???
txs
Dave
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If ther rear ends not sagging under load I would leave the springs alone. I would however compare the pricing on air shocks back there as it will give you ride height options. If you stay with OEM I woudl buy directly from a Bilstein distributor....
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Look into 2500 shocks
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txs for all the replies.
I am going to get the replacement GM shocks for the Z71 package that came on the car
from http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/, great discount on GM parts. I am pretty certain they are Bilsteins.
I did use eshocks.com to put Bilstein heavy duty shocks on my son's 4Runner, but the rear end sags when he tows his 16 ft Ranger boat, so I guess we need to replace his rear springs. I was dissapointed that the ride was not firmer.
I am going to get the replacement GM shocks for the Z71 package that came on the car
from http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/, great discount on GM parts. I am pretty certain they are Bilsteins.
I did use eshocks.com to put Bilstein heavy duty shocks on my son's 4Runner, but the rear end sags when he tows his 16 ft Ranger boat, so I guess we need to replace his rear springs. I was dissapointed that the ride was not firmer.
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Bilstiens HD's
I install them on all my vehicles when applicable.
Here ya go...
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cart/cart.cfm
I install them on all my vehicles when applicable.
Here ya go...
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cart/cart.cfm