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laknox
Nomad
Mar 28, 2016

Need shocks for 2002 2500HD Duramax

Any recommendations for new shocks for my '02 D'max 2500HD 4x4? I'm figuring Bilsteins of some sort, just looking for advice for which ones. TIA...

Lyle
  • After you decide which shocks you want...you may want to look into the Timbrens suspension kit....I put them on my 2007 with 120,000 miles on the factory shocks & the first thought I had was...why did I wait so long?

    http://www.suspensionconnection.com/timbren-kits.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwrOO3BRCX55-L9_WojHoSJAAPxcSPEOrikXjyEgkFF8SZxGpO-SSgUlNHc_DHond7KHZ2jRoCnhbw_wcB
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    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    kyle86 wrote:
    I went with monroe gas magnums on my 00 2500 and like them. They were cheap on rock auto and IIRC made in the USA.


    Well while I do like seeing manufacturing jobs kept here in the USA, sometimes you find things that surprise you!!

    When towing my new 5er with our 2001 Ram, at sharp bridge transitions I would get about three bounce cycles of before settling. I went with the Bilstein 5100's and now have one down and a partial up. Great shocks.
    My surprise was when I wiped off the the shocks I took off at 255,000 miles!
    They were the Original shocks on the truck all still gas charged (somewhat) and none leaking!

  • I went with monroe gas magnums on my 00 2500 and like them. They were cheap on rock auto and IIRC made in the USA.
  • I have had 5100s on my 2013 F350 4x4 dually since it was 1 month old. Some put on 4600s. Your choice. Both have a lifetime warranty. Both will work fine.

    Some will chime in and state that 5100s are ONLY for lifted trucks. Not true. They can be used on stock height trucks or can accommodate about an inch or so of lift. Can be used on stock trucks just dandy - many on this forum have them on their trucks. I like the zinc plated body and rubber gators.

    As everyone will say, you will kick yourself for not putting them on long ago.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    N-Trouble wrote:
    Cant go wrong with the 5100s. You'll wish you had put some on over a decade ago... Lol


    X2
    5100's on my 2001 Ram.
  • Depending on how heavy your trailer is, you might consider bilstein 4600s.
  • Cant go wrong with the 5100s. You'll wish you had put some on over a decade ago... Lol