Shocks for Yukon?

clinehall · **Posted:** Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:20 pm

The vehicle I bought to be a tow vehicle has turned into the family trip vehicle as well. I'm sure somebody on here has put aftermarket shocks on a Tahoe/Yukon/suburban. Open for suggestions!

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

I've put bilsteins on both my old Suburban and the Durango. They work great.

Cash Davidson · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:11 am

I really like Bilsteins also. Although, I currently have Monroe HD Truck shocks on my Excursion. They're less expensive than the Bilsteins and I think they've done a good job. I've had them on since 2010. My guess is they won't last as long as the Bilsteins. I had to order them - everyone carrys the regulars but not the HD.

Cash

TomFreeman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:05 pm

I'm running Bilsteins on the Tahoe. Another decent option is Rancho, but I'm a Bilstein fanboi.

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:30 pm

Bilsteins on our Class B RV in 2012. Big improvement over the tired KYB's.

Note: If the upper shock mount uses the shaft with washers above and below the bushings be sure the thicker washer is at the shock body side (lower). The instructions don't specify and the the installer we used got one side wrong. The shaft then punched through the thinner washer. Sure made nasty noises as we arrived at the DC Pro and during the trip home. Plus no right front damping unless you count "friction". Bilstein sent me a new shock as a good will gesture.

clinehall · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:08 am

TomFreeman wrote:

I'm running Bilsteins on the Tahoe. Another decent option is Rancho, but I'm a Bilstein fanboi.

Of course!

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

I just put Monroe sens-a-tracks on the Navigator for that "road hugging" feel in my 7000lb SUV, no actually the Monroe's are just what came with the kit that allowed me to rip out the dead air suspension, they will probably blow in 10,000 miles and I'll replace them with Bilsteins of course, because I too am a fanboi.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:47 am

Bilsteins. The Ford is due for a second set.

JamesMilko · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:16 pm

I just realized that the shocks are shot in my F150. Looks like there is consensus on what brand I should replace them with.

JamesShort · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:30 pm

JamesMilko wrote:

I just realized that the shocks are shot in my F150. Looks like there is consensus on what brand I should replace them with.

Konis.

JamesMilko · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:33 pm

They'll start leaking before I can even get the trailer fully hooked up.

Andrew Jonell · **Joined:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:43 pm **Posts:** 1350

JamesShort wrote:

JamesMilko wrote:

I just realized that the shocks are shot in my F150. Looks like there is consensus on what brand I should replace them with.

Konis.

32 way adjustable Ohlins?

TomFreeman · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:43 pm

steve remchak wrote:

Bilsteins. The Ford is due for a second set.

Have them rebuilt...or at least have Dave (or whomever) give you the current set back when you have them replaced and then sell them to someone who will rebuild them. Unless the bodies are super rusty or damaged, someone will want them.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:20 pm

TomFreeman wrote:

steve remchak wrote:

Bilsteins. The Ford is due for a second set.

Have them rebuilt...or at least have Dave (or whomever) give you the current set back when you have them replaced and then sell them to someone who will rebuild them. Unless the bodies are super rusty or damaged, someone will want them.

Considered that but seems like a major PITA.

Roger McDaniels · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:26 pm

I also like the KYB monotubes for that application, either the Gas-a-Just or the MonoMax. Both perform well, much like the Bilsteins.

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