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greende
Explorer II
Dec 20, 2019

Shocks

My GF and I show dogs. She has a 2008 Chevy Express van and tows a 26' TT. The van is usually loaded with dogs, crates and associated grooming equipment. It handles the TT quite well but she still has the original shocks. The last time I drove it solo, I noticed more bounce and roll than I would have expected. I would like to put on a good set of shocks and looking for recommendations for a brand/model to give good solo and towing. My guess is Bilstein but there are so many models, I have no idea which ones. Can you all help me out?
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  • 72cougarxr7's avatar
    72cougarxr7
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2019
    Ive been running Gabriel Ultra shocks on my pickups and have been quite happy with them, not terribly expensive either.
  • greende's avatar
    greende
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2019
    IAMICHABOD wrote:
    Here is the ones that I mentioned in the Previous Post

    They Are the ones that you want.

    The same 4600 shocks but cheaper at amazon.


    Thank you. I did follow that link, but wasn't sure if the same shocks were for a 1500 van as it lists those numbers for 3500 and 2500.
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    greende
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2019
    Turtle n Peeps wrote:
    I put Bill's on my 2500 and really like them. They where pretty harsh at first but now they are great!

    BTW, shocks won't do anything for roll. You need a bigger anti roll bar if you want to fix that. That's what those are for.

    Yes, you are correct about the roll. I misspoke. Can't find bils listed for the front of that van. KYB does but not Bilstein.
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    greende
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2019
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    Bilstein yellow and powder blue 4600’s


    Bilstein only lists rear shocks for that van. KYB lists front strut/shock and rear shock as well. Am I missing something?
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2019
    I put Bill's on my 2500 and really like them. They where pretty harsh at first but now they are great!

    BTW, shocks won't do anything for roll. You need a bigger anti roll bar if you want to fix that. That's what those are for.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 20, 2019
    Bils. They are great for trailer towing because of their exceptional rebound dampening.
  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Dec 20, 2019
    Bilsteins are a great choice,they will get all of bounce and roll out of the Vehicle.

    On my 2006 Express based Class C I went with These Shocks The Bilstein 24-187435,Front and 24-221948 for the rear B6 4600 Series gave a great stable ride,no more bounce or porposing or leaning.

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