what would be a good replacement for the stock shocks?
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what would be a good replacement for the stock shocks?
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After reading this thread, this may be a little out of place, but here goes. I need to replace the front shocks on my 2001 crew, and was wondering what would be a good replacement for the stock shocks. My tired ole back and the other half can't stand anything any rougher in the way of ride quality. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
After reading this thread, this may be a little out of place, but here goes. I need to replace the front shocks on my 2001 crew, and was wondering what would be a good replacement for the stock shocks. My tired ole back and the other half can't stand anything any rougher in the way of ride quality. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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If you have OEM shocks, I feel for you. Brother!
I'll recommend HD Bilstiens but, others have their own opinions. Try a search with "shocks" as a keyword and you'll have an evening of reading if you have the time.
I'll recommend HD Bilstiens but, others have their own opinions. Try a search with "shocks" as a keyword and you'll have an evening of reading if you have the time.
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How long do you plan to keep the truck?
The reason I ask is that Bilstein shocks are a great shock, and a lifetime shock absorber. They perform equally well offroad and on the street. Their useful life is much longer than other designs. But hey are expensive. $60 each.
If you don't plan to keep the truck long term, and don't spend time off road that would shorten the life, just buy an inexpensive gas charged shock at your local parts store. It will be a huge improvement over stock at half the price or less.
The reason I ask is that Bilstein shocks are a great shock, and a lifetime shock absorber. They perform equally well offroad and on the street. Their useful life is much longer than other designs. But hey are expensive. $60 each.
If you don't plan to keep the truck long term, and don't spend time off road that would shorten the life, just buy an inexpensive gas charged shock at your local parts store. It will be a huge improvement over stock at half the price or less.
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A valid point that I should have mentionedHenryJ wrote:How long do you plan to keep the truck?
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Wouldn't it help on the resale value a little? It sounds better to me when someone says things like, just serviced & new shocks. IMO Although if you dont keep it then you could get some Monroe Sensa-tracs.f9k9 wrote:A valid point that I should have mentionedHenryJ wrote:How long do you plan to keep the truck?
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I have traded in a few vehicles and to a dealer, it wouldn't help any IMO but, it may to a private buyer. I think HJ was asking how long it was going to be kept to use as background info to decide if a shock like biltiens was worth the added money to buy the new shocks. A couple yrs ago, I shopped hard and the HD Bilstiens were about $240 for the four. I thought the handling characteristics were well worth that and more.
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Nope. Shocks are like tires. It came with them and adds no value to have them good or bad.SONOMA915 wrote:Wouldn't it help on the resale value a little?
Not many modifications will add value. The best thing you can do is maintain detailed maintence records, and low mileage.
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Front Shock ,,,,, B461410
Rear Shock ,,,,, B461681
I believe the rear shocks for the Blazer are a different model #.
check out their website
www.bilstein.com
Front Shock ,,,,, B461410
Rear Shock ,,,,, B461681
I believe the rear shocks for the Blazer are a different model #.
check out their website
www.bilstein.com
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Thanks for all the replys. Yes, I plan on keeping the crew for a while, but unless I absolutely have to, I stay on road. I was bit by the off road bug about 25 years ago, and found it extremely expensive to keep up the fun.When lkyou work for the state, extra money is had to come by, and having 13 year old twin girls doesn't help either. I'll probably put on something a little better than stock when the money shows up.
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