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bob213
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Jun 15, 2019

Which shocks?

TV is a stock 2005 2500 HD GMC with D/A. Tow a 29 ft. 5300 lb. dry TT.
Looks like I can use either Bilstein 4600 or 5100 shocks. Any suggestion as to which one I should use for best tow and ride? Suggestions for any other brand? Tell me which one and why please.
TIA
  • Monroe, most come with a lifetime warranty and they actually gave me two free sets (all four) at 100,000 and 150,000 miles on my 2004 Ram 2500! All I did was buy the new sets, return the old shocks in the boxes and they sent me a check. Found out later I could have gotten labor out of them also! Will try it when I replace the rears on my 2015. Had a rear shock let go under warranty but decided not to go with the OE shocks and just changed them myself.

    Don
  • Same thing. 5100 is for stock to 2” lift. 4600 stock only. I own both. I prefer color on 5100’s.
  • Shock thread

    I used this thread for guidance with the same question.
    2 nights ago I ordered Bilstein 4600's for my stock 2007 GM D/A dually.

    From what I've read in the above linked thread, 4600 and 5100 are identical in build and function, with the exception of the 5100s being suited for a stock to 2 inch lift.