so it looks like i need shocks on my 2005 RCSB stepside z71. should i just go to the dealer and pick up stock ones or are there better ones? I was looking at edelbrock IAS and they say they handle better than stock shocks but i bought the z71 package on the truck specifically for towing and handling compared to the standard 4wd shocks.

Like always any input would be greatly appreciated

 

I've got the Edelbrock IAS on the wifes tahoe.I will buy them again for it next time also.

 

I like my Bilstein HD's. Use the search button up top, I did a write-up on here of my impressions of them, and I know there are a lot more threads about shocks too

EDIT: Link to my impressions after putting on the HD's here

 

i have a rear pair of stock shocks in near new condition you can have cheap plus shipping if you want.

 

thanks guys going to be looking around

 

I second the Bilstein HD's as a much better replacement for the factory Z71 shocks

 

Did they use Rancho shocks for z71s there for a couple years? I remember hearing that somewhere back in the day. Im sure it's wrong but I always wondered that. "If I only had you guys to come to back in highschool"

 

I believe the newer Z71 packages, maybe like 01 or 02 and up, use the red Tenneco shocks. Don't quote me on that though. I think the Rancho's were before that.

 

Yea same here, like I said I'm not sure I just heard that somewhere and it was quite awhile ago.

 

Bilstein's are probably the most popular aftermarket replacement.