Shocks

[diezelraccoon]

Wanted to repost this. Looking into replacing the shocks on my 03 Tahoe. My RPO codes are ZW7 and G65 so it needs the Premium Smooth Ride suspension. Wanted to slap a pair of KYB brand but I didn’t expect them to be $300 a piece. If I have to spend that then so be it, but if there is a cheaper option that will give me a comfortable ride then I’m open to hear it. I basically just like to keep things as stock as possible when it comes to ride comfort.

 

[S33k3r]

What's the price you can get for Bilsteins? Those seem to be the shocks of choice.

 

[mattbta]

You have Nivomats - manual Self-leveling. Replace with same type or change springs and go to a traditional shock.

A couple months ago, I snagged some "wholesaler closeout" Monroe Nivomats from RockAuto. Saved about $250 overall and they work great. Looks like they have 3 in stock right now: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=951468&cc=1424247&pt=7556&jsn=1429&optionchoice=0-0-1-1

 

[Joseph Garcia]

^^^^^x2^^^^^ go for the Nimovats.

 

[diezelraccoon]

^^^^^x2^^^^^ go for the Nimovats.

Can you link me to what you’re talking about?

 

[diezelraccoon]

You have Nivomats - manual Self-leveling. Replace with same type or change springs and go to a traditional shock.

A couple months ago, I snagged some "wholesaler closeout" Monroe Nivomats from RockAuto. Saved about $250 overall and they work great. Looks like they have 3 in stock right now: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=951468&cc=1424247&pt=7556&jsn=1429&optionchoice=0-0-1-1

Those are saying for vehicles equipped with factory air or electric suspension. Are you sure that’s what I need?

Also what would you recommend for the front shocks?

 

[mattbta]

The description is a tad misleading but here's from the search page:



40210 is what i have on my truck.

For fronts, that's a fairly loaded question. Unfortunately OE is not available for premium smooth ride. I've had Bilstein 5100 which were stiff since they're more for off road. I have a set of KYB on now. They're ok. Might try Bilstein 4600 next.

 

[diezelraccoon]

The description is a tad misleading but here's from the search page:

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40210 is what i have on my truck.

For fronts, that's a fairly loaded question. Unfortunately OE is not available for premium smooth ride. I've had Bilstein 5100 which were stiff since they're more for off road. I have a set of KYB on now. They're ok. Might try Bilstein 4600 next.

What about a set of Monroe’s? if so which ones would you recommend?

 

[Fless]

I also have the same ZW7/G65 suspension on my '04. My OE Nivomats in the rear work just fine so I left them in place. I did replace the fronts with what KYB indicates are the Premium Smooth Ride replacement shocks - KG5040 - and I'm very happy with the ride.

If you're interested in the KYBs, verify in the KYB catalog: https://www.kyb.com/catalog/

 

[mountie]

My friend, Jon, with Truckee Surplus has nearly brand new 'used' Nivomats as a pair for less than $300 including shipping. He specializes in shocks also. He's been doing it for years.
I just returned a pair, because ( after all my research), my Yukon ZW7 smooth ride does not use them. Nivomat rerquires a softer spring, so stick with OEM.