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anw7405
Explorer
Nov 30, 2017

Suburban 2500 experience

I know there are a few people on here that know the suburban 2500 8.1 in and out so this question is directed to them. I would like to replace my stock autoride shocks with probably bilstein 4600's or 5100's. So my question is where is the parts to overide the autoride sysyem. I did this to my 1500 with autoride (i know completely different system) and it was fairly complex. And the second question is what is the difference between the bilstein's and does anyone have experience with them.
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  • Mortimer_Brewst's avatar
    Mortimer_Brewst
    Explorer II
    Nov 30, 2017
    I had an ‘05 Burb with an 8.1. The replacement rear shocks went for around $600 each. :M
    This thread might help. It is from 2007 though. Perhaps someone has come up with a better solution by now. Best of luck!
  • kw_00's avatar
    kw_00
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2017
    I don't have a burb but I have Bilsteins shocks on my HD. The 5100 is for trucks that have a lift and the 4600 is made for stock higth from what I was told. I have a stock truck but have the 5100s series on my truck and love the ride. Sorry could not offer any more on the other question.

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