Comparing shocks
I have a 2014 GMC 3500 Dually crew cab and am looking to replace the shocks. I am pulling a fiver with about 3800lbs pin weight and at times when I hit a bump the bounce is a little harsh. The fiv...
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APT wrote:
I just ordered Bilstein 4600s. The OEM shocks were underdamped when new, and pathetic at 59k miles. Looking forward to the next tow trip with them!
Good call. When you pull the factory shocks compress each one and see how many actually return to full length on their own. I pulled mine at 20K miles and two were already gone and would not uncompress on their own.
4600s Blue/Yellow body made for heavy towing - had them on last truck
5100s Black/Silver valved slightly softer - have them on current daily driver truck
A lot think 5100s are only for lifted trucks but that is not true. They offer them in both stock height and extended length.
