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Posted in GMC on Jun 17th, 2009
Make: GMC
Model: Yukon XL Denali
Year: 2004
Chassis Designation: 1500
Driving Style: Luxury Driver
Vehicle Setup: All Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Rear Self Leveling
Question:
My 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL has over 100k miles and I’d like to replace the shocks with the best option to improve ride and handling (reduce sway)for this truck. I rarely tow [...]
Posted in GMC on Jun 9th, 2009
Make: GMC
Model: G2500 Vandura
Year: 1995
Chassis Designation: Conversion Van
Question:
This is a conversion van with 33-gallon gas tank, and a sagging rear suspension. I need a solution, please, and air bags are a concern.
Answer:
In 1995, GM made two Vans, there is some overlap.
A G-20 Series chassis, and an Express 2500 Chassis.
(which use different shocks).
If the chassis is [...]
Posted in GMC on Feb 17th, 2009
Make: gmc
Model: envoy
Manufacture Date: /2006
Chassis Designation: 4wd
Question:
Hi. I have an intermittant vibration that occurs at
highway speed. Stepping on the brakes, it reacts like a rotor warped. It
pulsates and shakes. When the problem goes away, everything is perectly
normal. Someone suggested it could be a shock problem. If so, what shock
do you recomend?
Answer:
I [...]
Posted in GMC on Jan 7th, 2009
Make: GMC
Model: Sierra
Manufacture Date: /2008
Chassis Designation: 1500 2wd standard wheelbase 143″
Question:
GMC Sierra 1500 used occaisionally for towing 3500
lb. loade auto trailer. a little firmer ride, less fore-aft rocking hobby
horse motion when towing.
Answer:
For better handling, especially at highway speeds, you want to use a monotube design unit.
The Bilsteins we have are the best monotube, [...]
Question:
Make: GMC
Model: Sierra 1550 ext cab 2WD
Manufacture Date: 12/2005
I need the correct part numbers for Bilstein shocks
(f&r) for the 3/4 drop my truck has?
Answer:
For a 2005 C1500 lowered truck, here’s the link for those parts -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3782&selected_year=2005
Edelbrock offers shocks specifically for lowered trucks of that year, and we list them there.
33023 and 34023
More about [...]
Posted in GMC on Mar 18th, 2008
Question:
NEED: Best Handling Possible
BRAND: Performance Adjustable Shocks and Struts
COMMENTS: 2500 Extended cab. I am looking for a shock that is good for snow plowing and regular driving, too.
Answer:
You want the Bilstein HDs. They are the most durable product we carry for working.
They also will give you better handling and control, especially at highway speeds during [...]
Posted in Bilstein, Chevrolet, GMC, Motorhome Shocks on Jan 30th, 2008
Question: I have a 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift. I’m shopping around for high quality shocks. This truck has 4 shocks up front and 2 on the rear. So I need a grand total of 6 shocks. Remember, it has a 4″ suspension lift, so factory [...]
Posted in Bilstein, GMC, Heavy Duty Shocks, Shocks on Jan 30th, 2008
Question: I’m having a hard time finding a Bilstein part, BE5-6501-H1 for the rear of my GMC Suburban 2500 2WD 2003can you help with that? I understand it also fits the 200- 2006 years as wellQ: I’m having a hard time finding a Bilstein part, BE5-6501-H1 for the rear of my GMC Suburban 2500 2WD [...]