Bilstein 5100 to Replace Z55

[General Mishap Co]

Greetings all. This may have been discussed, but I have been unable to find a definitive answer, so please redirect me if info is already available.

I have a '03 Yukon Denali with 170k on the Z55 shocks. I want to discard the air/electric and go with standard shocks. I'm looking at Bilstein 5100, as I've heard good reviews from other Yukon/Tahoe owners. However, the listing says they don't fit the Z55 suspension and I'm wondering why? Shock mounts on my suspension look like standard mounts and comparing them with the 5100 images, I don't see why w they wouldn't bolt right on.
Anyone done this upgrade?

Amazon.com: NEW BILSTEIN FRONT & REAR SHOCKS FOR 00-06 CHEVY AVALANCHE SUBURBAN TAHOE YUKON & XL 1500 WITH A 0" TO 2.5" LIFT, 5100 SERIES SHOCK ABSORBERS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 : Automotive

Buy NEW BILSTEIN FRONT & REAR SHOCKS FOR 00-06 CHEVY AVALANCHE SUBURBAN TAHOE YUKON & XL 1500 WITH A 0" TO 2.5" LIFT, 5100 SERIES SHOCK ABSORBERS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006: Shocks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[02escalade]

I wouldn’t quote me but I’m pretty sure when my 02 esclade was done had to purchase the bilstein conversion kit .. I know the kit came with springs but I used eibach with my truck I can say one thing tho my Escalade handles amazing

 

[NJ04YUKON]

Greetings all. This may have been discussed, but I have been unable to find a definitive answer, so please redirect me if info is already available.

I have a '03 Yukon Denali with 170k on the Z55 shocks. I want to discard the air/electric and go with standard shocks. I'm looking at Bilstein 5100, as I've heard good reviews from other Yukon/Tahoe owners. However, the listing says they don't fit the Z55 suspension and I'm wondering why? Shock mounts on my suspension look like standard mounts and comparing them with the 5100 images, I don't see why w they wouldn't bolt right on.
Anyone done this upgrade?

Amazon.com: NEW BILSTEIN FRONT & REAR SHOCKS FOR 00-06 CHEVY AVALANCHE SUBURBAN TAHOE YUKON & XL 1500 WITH A 0" TO 2.5" LIFT, 5100 SERIES SHOCK ABSORBERS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 : Automotive

Buy NEW BILSTEIN FRONT & REAR SHOCKS FOR 00-06 CHEVY AVALANCHE SUBURBAN TAHOE YUKON & XL 1500 WITH A 0" TO 2.5" LIFT, 5100 SERIES SHOCK ABSORBERS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006: Shocks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

The video is on an 09 but should be the same.

 

[Byoung1330]

The reason it says it don’t fit is because the coils. I believe u have to change coils. Not 100 on that. I may be thinking of the zw7 premium smooth ride.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Don't overlook a tried and reliable replacement............Gabriel silver E'S.....just put a set on @220k, awesome ride and as good as it was years ago.

 

[RoyBoy]

Don't overlook a tried and reliable replacement............Gabriel silver E'S.....just put a set on @220k, awesome ride and as good as it was years ago.

Hello I have a 2002 Tahoe rear shocks are blown out since I have a ZW7 suspension replacement shocks for that application for over 250 bucks apiece I think the Gabriel’s would work in my situation thank you