Ironhead Jed
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what are you guys running for shocks?
I am looking to replace the oem shocks on a 2003 z71 tahoe.
the go to seems to be bilstien 5100's, but i am not as impressed by most with them, although my only experience is in a much lighter jeep TJ. usually very large collapsed length and a bit stiff on smaller bumps.
a few that i have been looking at are fox 2.0's, bilstein 5100's, and the newer ranch RS5000X, which has been getting some great reviews.
I am not looking to lift this truck more than turning the front keys a small amount to bring up the front end an inch or so. I will be adding air bags to the rear coils for towing but not planning on any rear lift. I am building this truck more as a tow rig as my offroad and expo vehicle is my TJ.
not sure if it matters but i'm also planning on swapping in the NNBS calipers and rotors for more braking power, but i dont think that will affect shock choice.
I am looking to replace the oem shocks on a 2003 z71 tahoe.
the go to seems to be bilstien 5100's, but i am not as impressed by most with them, although my only experience is in a much lighter jeep TJ. usually very large collapsed length and a bit stiff on smaller bumps.
a few that i have been looking at are fox 2.0's, bilstein 5100's, and the newer ranch RS5000X, which has been getting some great reviews.
I am not looking to lift this truck more than turning the front keys a small amount to bring up the front end an inch or so. I will be adding air bags to the rear coils for towing but not planning on any rear lift. I am building this truck more as a tow rig as my offroad and expo vehicle is my TJ.
not sure if it matters but i'm also planning on swapping in the NNBS calipers and rotors for more braking power, but i dont think that will affect shock choice.