Shock time....

I installed Bilstein 5100 shocks and the steering stabilizer at 25000 miles-big difference from factory.
Bought all 5 units through Amazon for $408.00 delivered.

Larry

Have 5100s on my wife's GM 3500. Much better than stock junkers. Curious, what do the 4600s offer they seem a popular choice?

on my 04.5 duramax factory shocks weren't up to towing and at about 1K miles installed bilstein 4600's. huge improvement in ride quality and control towing and empty, and still working well after 125K miles.

On my new 2015 duramax, first time towing 12K lbs, factory shocks showed again they are not up to the task for towing. Bilstein 4600's installed again, same results, better empty ride and ride control, huge improvement in control and ride when towing.

I've installed bilsteins on an S-10, chevy van, my mercedes e420 and mercedes SL500. again pleased with the results.

Give them a try. Not the lowest initial cost, but (a) they last (b) better damping than factory shocks. and low overall cost of ownership once life is taken into account.

Two years ago I replaced the OEM shocks with Monroe reflex and within 18 months my Duramax rode like a hay wagon. Replaced the Monroes with Bilstein. A night and day difference. Go with Bilstein's.

Bilstein 4600's. Well worth it!!!

Not impressed with my Bilsteins. Next set will be KYB Monomax.

Bilsteins.

I did a lot of head scratching when I needed to replace the shocks on our tow vehicle....went with Bilsteins (Les Schaub).

They have been excellent both towing and daily driving.

Everyone has their own "reasonable cost vs quality" ideas, but I have always liked Bilstein Shocks. They work well and last practically forever (16yrs on my F150), but they are not cheap. YMMV