Ordered Bilsteins Yesterday
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Ordered Bilsteins Yesterday
Does anyone have these shocks? They seem to get rave reviews. I've even seen used ones on Ebay. The stock GM shocks you cant give away. I bought them from central4wd.com set of 4 for $256.00 inc shipping. I like to buy stuff from shops in my own town but after checking around & getting prices like $346.96 + tax I'll go with the web.
Best Regards, Jim
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2004 Tahoe, Summit white, loaded up. 06 front air dam, wood interior trim, Shaved Roof Rack, Escalade rear vents, LED Tails, SLP dual cat back exhaust w/ Flowmaster 70 muffler, 20 inch 07 Sierra wheels.
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Re: Ordered Bilsteins Yesterday
Jim wrote:Does anyone have these shocks? They seem to get rave reviews. I've even seen used ones on Ebay. The stock GM shocks you cant give away. I bought them from central4wd.com set of 4 for $256.00 inc shipping. I like to buy stuff from shops in my own town but after checking around & getting prices like $346.96 + tax I'll go with the web.
Let us know how it goes. I think Henry has them already.
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Congrats! You're going to love them, "truly a lifetime shock"
Here's the thread, when I got mine: Bilsteins
The price you paid is about average.
FYI Offroad warehouse (ORW) has them for $55.99 ea. and $12 shipping on a set of 4 , for a total of $235.96
Here's the thread, when I got mine: Bilsteins
The price you paid is about average.
FYI Offroad warehouse (ORW) has them for $55.99 ea. and $12 shipping on a set of 4 , for a total of $235.96
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www.shockdude.com has them listed as $50 a piece...That was the cheapest I could find. If you would like to make a group purchase, let me know...Maybe we could get 4 or 5 to get the cheaper?
Shockdude shows $59.95 ea. -HJ
Shockdude shows $59.95 ea. -HJ
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Jim, if you can post the part #'s for the front and rear, I just want to confirm that there have been no number changes since I ordered mine.
$59.95 seems to be the retail price most places. When I did my looking free freight was one of the better deals out there.
$59.95 seems to be the retail price most places. When I did my looking free freight was one of the better deals out there.
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HenryJ wrote:Jim, if you can post the part #'s for the front and rear, I just want to confirm that there have been no number changes since I ordered mine.
$59.95 seems to be the retail price most places. When I did my looking free frieght was one of the better deals out there.
Front B 46-1410
Rear B 46-1681
Best Regards, Jim
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Yes those are the same.
Did you find them listed?
Only a guy on Ebay listed to 03
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=33590
Wonder why the listing has not been updated to include '02-'03 ?Bilstein wrote:Make: CHEVROLET
Type: Pickup 4WD (Standard Suspension)
Model: S10 Pickup (Except ZR2 Suspension)
Year: 82-01
Setting: HD
Front: B46-1410
Rear: B46-1681
Did you find them listed?
Only a guy on Ebay listed to 03
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=33590
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confirm for 02 model
HenryJ, do you know if these will work on a 02 model..since it only shows through 01. Just wanted to make sure before ordering.
Thanks..
Thanks..
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Re: confirm for 02 model
I can't imagine why they wouldn't. The chassis is the same.Don wrote:HenryJ, do you know if these will work on a 02 model..since it only shows through 01. Just wanted to make sure before ordering.
Thanks..
I think it would be a safe bet , that they will fit just fine. If you have any doubts , contact Bilstein phone# 1-800-537-1085
Be sure to let us all know what you find out
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Re: confirm for 02 model
I am 99% sure there are no changes to the suspension for 02 & 03 from 01. As a matter of fact I think they will be the same for the Colorado. When you here GM talking about the refined suspension on the Colorado , When I was laying under the Canyon at Carlisle I was very dissapointed to find the same setup we now have. The shock dampening would be more efective if they were mounted further out on the A arms. Doesn't the Trailblazer have coil over front suspension?HenryJ wrote:I can't imagine why they wouldn't. The chassis is the same.Don wrote:HenryJ, do you know if these will work on a 02 model..since it only shows through 01. Just wanted to make sure before ordering.
Thanks..
I think it would be a safe bet , that they will fit just fine. If you have any doubts , contact Bilstein phone# 1-800-537-1085
Be sure to let us all know what you find out
Best Regards, Jim
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2004 Tahoe, Summit white, loaded up. 06 front air dam, wood interior trim, Shaved Roof Rack, Escalade rear vents, LED Tails, SLP dual cat back exhaust w/ Flowmaster 70 muffler, 20 inch 07 Sierra wheels.
Ordered the Bilsteins
Okay guys ordered the Bilsteins yesterday from Off Road Warehouse so we will see how good they are.
Maybe it will help cool my truck down some
Do the shocks make the truck alot more ridged??
Maybe it will help cool my truck down some
Do the shocks make the truck alot more ridged??
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I'd say no, during normal street driving you won't notice much, maybe slightly firmer.Don wrote:
Do the shocks make the truck alot more ridged??
The big difference is when you take a corner, much less body roll.
And my wife quit complaining about how the old shocks made her "sea sick" from all the swaying.
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Everyone saying that the stock GM shocks are terrible is weird, cause my Blazer came with Billsteins, and my truck has the 3.42, so there wasnt a heavy duty towing package that they were part of or anything.
Just my .02.
Just my .02.
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Shocks Are On...NICE Second best drivability mod so far.
First is the 16x8 wheels
First is the 16x8 wheels
Best Regards, Jim
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2004 Tahoe, Summit white, loaded up. 06 front air dam, wood interior trim, Shaved Roof Rack, Escalade rear vents, LED Tails, SLP dual cat back exhaust w/ Flowmaster 70 muffler, 20 inch 07 Sierra wheels.
Good to hear....
I'm glad they run in the high priority list of mods to do...
Can't wait to get em and put em on....
Can't wait to get em and put em on....
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Boy , You guys should have "bought" together and tried for free freight or some other discount.
Would have made a good GP.
Jim, how did the rear sway bar rate in the handling dept? #3 ?
Would have made a good GP.
Jim, how did the rear sway bar rate in the handling dept? #3 ?
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HenryJ wrote:Boy , You guys should have "bought" together and tried for free freight or some other discount.
Would have made a good GP.
Jim, how did the rear sway bar rate in the handling dept? #3 ?
Thats hard to say I think #3. I did the bar within the first month of ownership so I can't say I had much experiance before it. i always upgrade the sway bars first. I put cop car bars on me 84 Elcamino.
Best Regards, Jim
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adrenalnjunky wrote:Everyone saying that the stock GM shocks are terrible is weird, cause my Blazer came with Billsteins, and my truck has the 3.42, so there wasnt a heavy duty towing package that they were part of or anything.
Just my .02.
gm shocks are terrible.....you had bilsteins, not stock gm's
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That's what I was saying though -- my 2000 model Blazer came from the factory with Billsteins -- I figured the Trucks and crews would get them as well.
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The majority came with the standard duty AC Delco shocks. They are a gas charged shock (for a few seconds after installation) but do not last more than a week or so IMO.adrenalnjunky wrote:- my 2000 model Blazer came from the factory with Billsteins -- I figured the Trucks and crews would get them as well.
If anyone wants a set of the stock AC Delcos PM me. I had them all replaced at least once under warranty. The rears have less than 200 miles on them.
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