New shocks? (03' Tahoe) - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

usp55 · 11-18-2011, 12:42 PM

114k on the clock and my shocks are toast! Ride quality has gotten harsh since I got it with 80k. They may even be the original shocks.

Its a DD doing all highway miles and I'm just looking for a nice smooth ride. Currently if I hit a good bump or railroad track the steering gets very loose for a second like the front tires are off the ground. Otherwise its very tight and responsive.

The truck is mechanically bone stock so I'm not looking to throw high dollar shocks on there. I just want my Quality of Ride back.

Would the Napa Brand (Napa Response) shocks be worth the $28. I'm assuming they are just re-branded economy shocks for even cheaper. Or is that just pissing money away?

Thoughts?

elle · 11-18-2011, 03:31 PM

Bilsteins from Summit. If i remember correctly they are around $75 ea. Awesome ride.

usp55 · 12-12-2011, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the direction. They ride nice. Was looking to spend less but I think it was worth it.

maroman88 · 12-13-2011, 08:16 AM

last pair ull ever buy! my blazer has the original Bilsteins that came with the ZR2 package from 98 with 145k on them and still goin, theres people on blazerforum with over 200k on Bilsteins

WildBillyT · 12-13-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by usp55

Thanks for the direction. They ride nice. Was looking to spend less but I think it was worth it.

It is worth it. You didn't waste your money here.

BonzoHansen · 12-13-2011, 09:35 AM

I love the bilsteins in my 77 z28

The Fixer · 12-13-2011, 10:09 PM

Bilsteins FTW! I had them in my '88 SS - loved them. Great choice indeed!

SilverDropTop · 12-14-2011, 01:40 PM

Had the bilsteins up front on my 03 Yukon and the the bilstein / Arnott autorides on the back. Great shocks.