Shocks for '03 Tahoe Z71 stock

[tvtonyg]

Hi,


I'm a new member and I'm looking for some info on shocks . My 2003 Tahoe Z71 has 85,000 on it and seems to need new shocks. I have read on this site and others that the Bilsteins are a good choice. Do you agree? I have a stock suspension , no lift. Are these the right Bilsteins? ( Front F4-BE5-6500-H0 , Rear F4-BE5-E380-H0 ). I would appreciate your feedback. Want to order them today if I am on target.

Also, my rear bumper is rusting (but no rust through yet - Truck will be 6 years old in August) any suggestions on replacement?


Thanks for your time!

TG

 

[blueflamed03]

welcome, on rear bumper, check www.stylintrucks.com for replacement.

85K and rust, must live up north or on the coast??

 

[tvtonyg]

yup

Hey blueflame,

Thanks for the reply and the link. Yup, live up north and have it on the beach sometimes. I notice from reading the forums though that I am not the only one with this problem.

Any ideas on Shocks?

T

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

Is the truck stock or does it have any lift? If it's stock look into BillSteins.

I came up with 2 diffrent shocks that would fit your truck- Might need to call them to confirm that they will fit-

http://www.bilstein.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1725&zenid=

http://www.bilstein.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1724&zenid=

Tyler

 

[blueflamed03]

BILSTEIN
BILSTEIN - GM 1500/SBRN/TAH.00 - Heavy Duty (HD)
LIST PRICE: $135.00
Part Number: F4-BE5-6501-H0


BILSTEIN - GM 1500/SBRN/TAH.00-2and4WD RR
Position: Rear
Setting: Heavy Duty (HD)
CA: Limited
NC: Back Order
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BILSTEIN
BILSTEIN - GM 1500 SBRN/TAH.00 - Heavy Duty (HD)
LIST PRICE: $135.00
Part Number: F4-BE5-6500-H0


BILSTEIN - GM 1500 SBRN/TAH.00-2and4WD FRT
Position: Front
Setting: Heavy Duty (HD)
CA: Available
NC: Limited

Look at both, one is for front and one for rear, directly off their site.

 

[05Yukon]

I really like the bisteins much better than the factory shocks that come on the z71. Look at www.shockwarehouse.com they have the bilsteins for about $70 apiece with free shipping.

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and also 10% off.

 

[tvtonyg]

OK. Thanks everybody for your input, I'll let you know what I do.

tony

 

[DTS]

Hi,


I'm a new member and I'm looking for some info on shocks . My 2003 Tahoe Z71 has 85,000 on it and seems to need new shocks. I have read on this site and others that the Bilsteins are a good choice. Do you agree? I have a stock suspension , no lift. Are these the right Bilsteins? ( Front F4-BE5-6500-H0 , Rear F4-BE5-E380-H0 ). I would appreciate your feedback. Want to order them today if I am on target.

Also, my rear bumper is rusting (but no rust through yet - Truck will be 6 years old in August) any suggestions on replacement?


Thanks for your time!

TG

I just picked up that exact set for my 03 Tahoe Z from shox.com for $260 shipped. Pretty good order to door time too.

I also have a rusty rear bumper. It sucks. My body guy says it's also rusted on the inside, so we're just ordering a new one. There seems to be a ~$300 upcharge for the painted bumper vs. the non-Z chrome one. I think we're going to go with the chrome one, have it blasted, paint it and undercoat the back side. Hopefully that will keep me rust free for a few years. I can't tell you how many rusty Z bumpers I see up here!

 

[tvtonyg]

Yeah, so you did get the Bilstein BE5-6500-H0 & BE5-E380-H0 set right? The price sounds like its in line with those.

The bumper situation sucks - a definite weak spot on these trucks.


TG

 

[ELOOSECANNON]

BILSTEIN
BILSTEIN - GM 1500/SBRN/TAH.00 - Heavy Duty (HD)
LIST PRICE: $135.00
Part Number: F4-BE5-6501-H0


BILSTEIN - GM 1500/SBRN/TAH.00-2and4WD RR
Position: Rear
Setting: Heavy Duty (HD)
CA: Limited
NC: Back Order
--------------------------------------------------

BILSTEIN
BILSTEIN - GM 1500 SBRN/TAH.00 - Heavy Duty (HD)
LIST PRICE: $135.00






Check out summitracing.com, I got a full set (all 4) of Bilsteins for my 04 Z71 for about $260. Installed them and it feels like a whole different car, I drive on some VERY curvey mountain roads and it almost feels like it's on rails. I love that website, they have awsome pricing.