1slomofo
Anaheim
New Member
Joined: 09/19/2007
View Profile
 Offline
|
Hey there,
I have a 2007 Chevy 2500 HD with 12,000 miles on it. The truck is completely stock for the most part. I was wondering if replacing the rear shocks with Bilsteins is worth it to improve ride quality while towing? Or should I just wait another 20k to replace these?
* This post was
edited 10/22/07 10:35pm by 1slomofo *
|
Kenneth
Washington, the state
Senior Member
Joined: 03/20/2001
View Profile
Offline
|
GM has been buying pretty whimpy shocks for their products, but 12k is a bit short. When you do buy new HD shocks, get four. If you stiffen the rear, it'll just pivot on the rear and cause the fronts to work up & down more.
What is your problem...maybe there's another solution for it.
I'm free of prostate cancer for 5 years now.
All men over age 50 should get an annual PSA blood test. Mine had a low reading, but the yearly jump was significant. The biopsy showed cancer just entering the aggressive stage. Dr. Hackenslash removed it.
|
pupeperson
Silver Springs, NV
Senior Member
Joined: 02/01/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
It's my contention that one of the first things one should do with a new vehicle is upgrade the shocks. The oem pieces are pretty much garbage when they are installed. I think you'd probably be amazed at what a set of Bilsteins would do for your truck. After you get the rears installed I think you'd just go ahead and pick up a set for the fronts immediately afterwards.
|
philaura
Boise Idaho
Full Member
Joined: 03/01/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
We replaced our shocks with-in the first 5,000 miles. The old shocks were really not very good - once they were off I could move the shock stem in and out quite easily - could hardly budge the Bilsteins. Put on four Bilsteins - very happy with them. Ordered them from shockwarehouse.com for about $280.00.
Phil from Boise
Nash 27 T pulled by a 2008 EC LB GMC 3500HD SLT 4x4 DMAX and Allison.
|
just_dave
Bay City, MI
Senior Member
Joined: 04/18/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
Here's another vote for Bilstein's. You won't regret it if you replace them TODAY! - Dave
2001 2500HD 6.0L 4.10 4x4 
1999 Jayco Eagle 285BHS 5er  Thank you Lord!
Draw-Tite 16K with Kwik-Slide
Prodigy
Bilsteins (on the truck)
Monroes (on the 5er)
Roady2 XM Radio
Perception Swifty 9.5 Kayaks
|
|
|
VintageRacer
Dundas, Ontario
Senior Member
Joined: 04/02/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
The last Chev truck I had, in 2000, had to replace the shocks at 5K miles. They were totally worn out.
Brian
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab, Hemi, 5 speed manual, 3.73 gears, Tow Beast hitch with 24" extension.
28 ft race car hauler, Lola T440 Formula Ford, NTM MK4 Sports Racer
2004 Travel Hawk 8' Truck Camper - Roll at 16K combined weight
|
Dogarms
California
Senior Member
Joined: 11/10/2001
View Profile
Offline
|
When I first bought my truck (new) I was disappointed that the shocks already felt worn out. Nevertheless, I waited to replace them with Bilsteins for 12k miles. When I backed out of the driveway for the first time with the new shocks I realized I had waited 12,000 miles too long. Unless GM has upgraded their HD shocks considerably since '03 I'd recommend you replace them (all four, per Ken) now.
TC
'03 GMC ExCab, SB, Duramax, Allison, 4x4, Husky mudflaps, Procaps, Bilsteins, Leer shell, BedRug, Oilguard Bypass,
Caterpillar fuel filter, ISSPRO EV Pyro and Boost guages, Titan V, Equal-i-zer EQ1400, Arctic Fox 30U
|
1slomofo
Anaheim
New Member
Joined: 09/19/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
Alright well , I must say im sold on new ones.
Now...what are the odds you think I could change them out myself? I dont have 4wd. Just the standard torsion bar setup or do I need some serious tools?
Anyone done it them selves?
|
drsteve
Michigan
Senior Member
Joined: 06/09/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
Changing shocks is easy. Just remove the bolts top and bottom. Since they don't hold the truck up--the springs do that--you don't need to support anything.
Your truck is new enough that the bolts will probably come off without much trouble. Go for it.
2006 Silverado 1500HD CC 2WD 6.0L 3.73 8600 GVWR
2003 Jayco Jayflight 27 BH
Reese WD hitch
Prodigy
|
