As close as I can get to OEM front shocks??

[mountie]

True, until the seller's info isn't right. A browser and search engine can't fix that.

Which is why I tend to purchase from the actual manufacturer. ( And, if the "Amazon price" is lower than they sell it, they discount their price to match). Also, I am in the better customer service of the manufacturer.

 

[Doubeleive]

google probably thinks I am milionaire lol I sell mostly used electronics on ebay everything from a-z from a pc card to plc equipment to healthcare equipment, high end it equipment, you name it and I am always researching the stuff I sell so I can test it and know what I am selling so I know I put google data thru a loop-t-loop haha

 

[GMfan72]

I have a 2004 GMC Yukon XL with the premium smooth ride. I actually talked with Bilstein USA and bought 5100 shocks - front and rear - and replaced the rear springs. Bilstein converts the Premium smooth ride in the back to a Z71 with the replacement springs so you do not need the super expensive shocks that are part of the Premium Smooth Ride in the rear. I contemplated the bilstein 4600's and decided to go with the bilstein 5100s. very happy with the results.

 

[mountie]

I have a 2004 GMC Yukon XL with the premium smooth ride. I actually talked with Bilstein USA and bought 5100 shocks - front and rear - and replaced the rear springs. Bilstein converts the Premium smooth ride in the back to a Z71 with the replacement springs so you do not need the super expensive shocks that are part of the Premium Smooth Ride in the rear. I contemplated the bilstein 4600's and decided to go with the bilstein 5100s. very happy with the results.

I'm receiving my Bilstien 4600's in a couple days..... Soon after my Hellwig rear sway bar, on the way. Today I used my electric power washer and cleaned up around the front suspension.

 

[mountie]

After doing a 'medium' power washing around my front suspension yesterday, I did a mist of Silicone spray around the area, since the "protection" of years of coated 'stuff' is gone, I wanted to protect the exposed metal, and other stuff.

But, get this..... I cleaned around the rear sway bar area..... I noticed, the factory rear sway bar is hollow !! ??? ( I saw the bar-ends that is flat, for attachment, there is a 'seam' at the end.....
I contacted Hellwig, and their sway bar is a solid 'chrome moly'.......

 

[Doubeleive]

After doing a 'medium' power washing around my front suspension yesterday, I did a mist of Silicone spray around the area, since the "protection" of years of coated 'stuff' is gone, I wanted to protect the exposed metal, and other stuff.

But, get this..... I cleaned around the rear sway bar area..... I noticed, the factory rear sway bar is hollow !! ??? ( I saw the bar-ends that is flat, for attachment, there is a 'seam' at the end.....
I contacted Hellwig, and their sway bar is a solid 'chrome moly'.......

ya the factory bars are indeed hollow

 

[Joseph Garcia]

After doing a 'medium' power washing around my front suspension yesterday, I did a mist of Silicone spray around the area, since the "protection" of years of coated 'stuff' is gone, I wanted to protect the exposed metal, and other stuff.

But, get this..... I cleaned around the rear sway bar area..... I noticed, the factory rear sway bar is hollow !! ??? ( I saw the bar-ends that is flat, for attachment, there is a 'seam' at the end.....
I contacted Hellwig, and their sway bar is a solid 'chrome moly'.......

Oh, you'll feel the difference in weight when you try to install the Hellwig sway bars, especially the front one. I don't have a lift, so I put the truck up on a stack of 5 2x12 blocks under each tire, so that I could get under the truck and install the Hellwig sway bars in the normal ride/weight position. I had to use a floor jack to lift and hold the position of the front Hellwig sway bar steady, so that I could start the bolts into the frame.

 

[mountie]

Oh, you'll feel the difference in weight when you try to install the Hellwig sway bars, especially the front one. I don't have a lift, so I put the truck up on a stack of 5 2x12 blocks under each tire, so that I could get under the truck and install the Hellwig sway bars in the normal ride/weight position. I had to use a floor jack to lift and hold the position of the front Hellwig sway bar steady, so that I could start the bolts into the frame.

I have had a 'krick' in my neck for some time..... I rarely feel it ( but when I do, it feels like a screwdriver stabbing ).... I only feel it when laying on my back and looking upwards, on an angle. So I avoid doing work under the truck, on the floor. My mechanic will help me, by replacing my front shocks & rear sway bar at his shop, next week.... ( I will see, if I need the front bar, after the rear is installed, as per Hellwig's suggestion. ( I enjoy doing work like that, but ..... )
( Thanks for your advice )

 

[Bill Barnes]

It's been said, but I don't remember.....

2005 Yukon XL 4WD with ZW7. I am planning to upgrade both sway bars. But before, I am sure my FRONT SHOCKS are worn. What is the best replacement front shocks?? ( Are OEM AC Delco shocks discontinued for a 2005 ?? Or where to find GM shocks )

If so, what do I choose? ( I don't want 'cheap' )

Searching is confusing.....

I have the same vehicle. I replaced my OEM shocks with Bilstein 4600 series. Because I had the ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride, I had to order the Bilstein rear coil springs as well.
I have had them on the vehicle for 80K+ miles. I like them better than the original shocks and springs. I bought the vehicle new in January 2005.

 

[mountie]

I have the same vehicle. I replaced my OEM shocks with Bilstein 4600 series. Because I had the ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride, I had to order the Bilstein rear coil springs as well.
I have had them on the vehicle for 80K+ miles. I like them better than the original shocks and springs. I bought the vehicle new in January 2005.

Thanks for your post..... I just got the Bilstein 4600's yesterday. I load my truck twice a week with my work gear and the Nivomats still seem fine and adjust. I am looking forward to the improvement!