Need shocks for 2002 2500HD Duramax

"Some will claim no difference based on what they read...

Having owned both on stock height 2500HDs. The 4600s felt firmer to me and would be my choice for a dedicated TV."

I personally can't say if the 4600 or 5100 feels different on a stock truck. I can tell you for a fact Bilstein says the shocks are identical but the 5100 can be used on trucks with up to a 2" lift.

OK. After checking, I'm going to go with the 5100's. Just to be sure, p/n for the front is 24-186735 and rear is 24-186742. '02 Sierra 2500HD 4x4 D'max, stock suspension/height.

Does any place do package pricing?

Lyle

Bilstein 4600's.

I recommend the Shockwarehouse.com

N-Trouble wrote:

laknox wrote:
Thanks for the info, guys. What, if any, difference is there between the 5100 and 4600? This is a 99% stock '02 4x4. Tires are 265 instead of 245.

Lyle

Some will claim no difference based on what they read...

Having owned both on stock height 2500HDs. The 4600s felt firmer to me and would be my choice for a dedicated TV.

The 5100s I have on my current truck feel a bit softer and are probably a better choice for a daily driver. Each tows well and are way better than what your currently riding on.

Not a daily driver, but gets driven =not= towing 95% of the time it's driven. :-)

I'll be shopping in the next couple weeks. Anyone got a place with consistently good prices?

Thanks again, y'all.

Lyle

laknox wrote:
Thanks for the info, guys. What, if any, difference is there between the 5100 and 4600? This is a 99% stock '02 4x4. Tires are 265 instead of 245.

Lyle

Some will claim no difference based on what they read...

Having owned both on stock height 2500HDs. The 4600s felt firmer to me and would be my choice for a dedicated TV.

The 5100s I have on my current truck feel a bit softer and are probably a better choice for a daily driver. Each tows well and are way better than what your currently riding on.

Thanks for the info, guys. What, if any, difference is there between the 5100 and 4600? This is a 99% stock '02 4x4. Tires are 265 instead of 245.

Lyle

KYB Monomax

bilsteins. been there done that on two duramax. But I did it when they were brand new. Even new the factory shocks really aren't up to my standards for ride control, especially towing.

Again, pick which version based on lifted or not.

Bilstein 4600's for stock truck. Same EXACT shock 5100 but is designed for stock and up to 2" lift.