Need New shocks.... opinions please!

Grit dog wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
I have no idea of the size shocks that truck would take, but if you can find Bilstiens that fit, that is what I would recommend. I just replace my old Bilsteins with another set. "If it works stick with it."

I don't even know how long Bilstein's last. Have only had 2 sets, 2 different trucks, both installed at relatively low miles and both trucks had 4 good Bilstein shocks still when i sold them at 130k and 180k+ miles. The latter having 20-30k miles hauling an overloaded truck camper.

the bilsteins on my 2004 duramax that our son now has have 250K miles on them. still working well.

fj12ryder wrote:
I have no idea of the size shocks that truck would take, but if you can find Bilstiens that fit, that is what I would recommend. I just replace my old Bilsteins with another set. "If it works stick with it."

I don't even know how long Bilstein's last. Have only had 2 sets, 2 different trucks, both installed at relatively low miles and both trucks had 4 good Bilstein shocks still when i sold them at 130k and 180k+ miles. The latter having 20-30k miles hauling an overloaded truck camper.

MonoMax would be my choice if available.

thanks guys, was leanin toward bilsteins from the start. looks like those may be the one.

I have no idea of the size shocks that truck would take, but if you can find Bilstiens that fit, that is what I would recommend. I just replace my old Bilsteins with another set. "If it works stick with it."

Being as it's a 450, may or may not have as many options as 15-35 series trucks. I would suggest doing some internet searching at brands mentioned, add Monroe also.

Marty

Bilstein, if you don’t want to touch them again for another 10 years or more.

Without driving the truck, I couldn't tell you if you need shocks or not.

But, if you're asking what kind of shocks, you'll get most of the replies pointing at Rancho's or KYB's.