Chevy 3500 shock replacement
We full time with a 2006 Chevy 3500 Duramax that tows a 37" 17,000# 5th wheel. Does anyone have any recommendations/experience with replacing their shocks?
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drcook wrote:
Bilsteins. Have had 2 sets on the truck since 2004. The first set was replaced under warranty.
Here is a comparison of the 4600 -vs- 5100 series shocks
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/images/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm
I also replaced the front sway bar and added a rear sway bar, both from Hellwig. The sway bars made a monumental difference.
Additionally Hellwig's service and warranty support is 2nd to none. I had an end-link fail and was due to leave on vacation. Hellwig got the part to me, under warranty, on time so that I didn't have to remove the rear sway bar and pull the trailer without it.
I have an 04.5 2500HD Duramax, so my suspension is the same as yours (mrbarkley)
The link says what i was told by the sales person at genosgarage.com that the 4600 and 5100 are exactly the same but the 5100 can be used in stock configuration. The reason someone may want to run the 5100 on a stock truck is if they think they may ever do a lift up to two inches.
If no lift is planned use 4600's.
With up to 2" lift or may do so 5100's.
