Better than OEM replacement struts
09-18-2018, 05:43 PM
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Better than OEM replacement struts
Hi all
i have a 2014 Silverado double cab with the 5.3
I have the belltech front lowering spindles (2") and the rough country flip kit in back (4"). I also have a pair of slam air bags (the truck tows A LOT)
What options are out there for struts and shocks? I see the normal replacements, ac delco, kyb, etc...
Im looking for an increase in handling/ride. Im kinda tired of the "Floaty" feel these trucks have. Being im at 103k miles its time to change them out anyways...
I dont mind throwing the thing in the corners every once in a while. Helps me not miss my Corvette as much haha
thanks
i have a 2014 Silverado double cab with the 5.3
I have the belltech front lowering spindles (2") and the rough country flip kit in back (4"). I also have a pair of slam air bags (the truck tows A LOT)
What options are out there for struts and shocks? I see the normal replacements, ac delco, kyb, etc...
Im looking for an increase in handling/ride. Im kinda tired of the "Floaty" feel these trucks have. Being im at 103k miles its time to change them out anyways...
I dont mind throwing the thing in the corners every once in a while. Helps me not miss my Corvette as much haha
thanks
09-19-2018, 09:01 PM
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I just did Bilsteins a week ago and it firmed up the truck A LOT. They will do exactly what you're looking for. They are almost too stiff, almost. But I like a firm sure footed ride, and they are definitely that. The ride isn't bouncy, but it is very sports car like.
Look around on Amazon, I got all 4 for $358 total
And if you read the reviews people rave about them and they bitch a lot about the OEM shocks and the OEM ranchos. I thought my shocks and struts were okay, I didn't know how bad they were until I put the bilsteins on.
You'll need part numbers to search Amazon
Front PN - 24-238281
Rear PN - 24-238298
Don't forget to get shock extenders for the rear since it's dropped, the front will be cool since you used spindles.
Look around on Amazon, I got all 4 for $358 total
And if you read the reviews people rave about them and they bitch a lot about the OEM shocks and the OEM ranchos. I thought my shocks and struts were okay, I didn't know how bad they were until I put the bilsteins on.
You'll need part numbers to search Amazon
Front PN - 24-238281
Rear PN - 24-238298
Don't forget to get shock extenders for the rear since it's dropped, the front will be cool since you used spindles.
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09-20-2018, 10:48 AM
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I just did Bilsteins a week ago and it firmed up the truck A LOT. They will do exactly what you're looking for. They are almost too stiff, almost. But I like a firm sure footed ride, and they are definitely that. The ride isn't bouncy, but it is very sports car like.
Look around on Amazon, I got all 4 for $358 total
And if you read the reviews people rave about them and they bitch a lot about the OEM shocks and the OEM ranchos. I thought my shocks and struts were okay, I didn't know how bad they were until I put the bilsteins on.
You'll need part numbers to search Amazon
Front PN - 24-238281
Rear PN - 24-238298
Don't forget to get shock extenders for the rear since it's dropped, the front will be cool since you used spindles.
Look around on Amazon, I got all 4 for $358 total
And if you read the reviews people rave about them and they bitch a lot about the OEM shocks and the OEM ranchos. I thought my shocks and struts were okay, I didn't know how bad they were until I put the bilsteins on.
You'll need part numbers to search Amazon
Front PN - 24-238281
Rear PN - 24-238298
Don't forget to get shock extenders for the rear since it's dropped, the front will be cool since you used spindles.
09-20-2018, 11:23 AM
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I was gonna do the same but all the aftermarket lowering shocks I've experience sucked, they either didn't ride as good as original or went to **** real quick so I went with shock extenders.
I used Ride effex 13-6540, got them at Pep Boys for $22 and they fit great. I had to lightly drill one of them because there was a bit of weld that wouldn't let the bolt go through. Other than that they went in super simple and do the job.
If you wanna see more info or pics of what I did search my screen name and check out my lowering post it says "lower leveled the truck"
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