Want to ditch the airbags and get a slightly firmer ride. I have read about the TBSS Bilsteins and Bilstein HD. I have also heard of people using Z71 springs but pretty sure those lift the truck. In order to keep the stock height, and get rid of this mushy ride, what combination would yall recommend?
Replace front/rear suspension on a airbag setup - STOCK HEIGHT
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Z71 are indeed for lift. Bilstein HD combined with OEM or Moog rear springs will stiffen it up nicely. How many miles do you have on the old shocks?
the roadie said:
ODO shows 72k and HIGHLY doubt they've been replaced. I feel like I'm driving on a friggen waterbed. Does anyone sell the HDs OTC?
Hmmph... Guess AutoZone carries em. Thanks for the reply!
If anyone else has input, please let me know. I don't want a "Corvette" stiff suspension, but don't want to feel that a lane change may result in me bouncing off the road.
If anyone else has input, please let me know. I don't want a "Corvette" stiff suspension, but don't want to feel that a lane change may result in me bouncing off the road.
Playsinsnow
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Get the HD's. Unless you like the "water bed" feeling. Or possibly belltechs but they cost a little more and will make the ride firmer. Bigger sway bar will help too. The HD's are the popular choice by many.
Are these the correct numbers?
REAR
24-103350
FRONT
24-103336
Noticed that the rear is listed as "air suspension"
REAR
24-103350
FRONT
24-103336
Noticed that the rear is listed as "air suspension"
jrSS said:
Only shock option has been Bilstein HD. Guess the part numbers I listed were correct. Should have them Monday. As for springs, probably going with Moog. I don't want a harsh ride and it sounds like the Beltechs would be exactly that
Playsinsnow
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Harsh and firm. Different strokes for different folks. All subjective to the individual.
Why are you replacing the springs? The HD's on stock springs will be firmer than now.
Why are you replacing the springs? The HD's on stock springs will be firmer than now.
Finished it up today... WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I actually feel the road now but it's not harsh. Three thumbs up for the Moog springs and Bilstein HDs