Which shocks to buy?

[BattleTank]

Good deal

 

[Joseph Garcia]

As stated above in this thread, you get what you pay for, AT BEST.

 

[swathdiver]

Needing new front and rear shocks on my 03 rear wheel drive Tahoe. I don’t really want to spend a tone on them. I saw a set of 4 ACdelco gas charged shocks for around $190. I tend to stay away from super cheap ones like Duralast. Just want something that’s gonna give me a comfortable ride like it was when it was new and not spend a time. I’m just a daily driver. Mostly decent roads, sometimes towing on occasion.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Are those Delcos generic or specific to your vehicle? I always go with what was made for my truck and stay away from generic parts if possible. Better ride, longer lasting.

 

[mountie]

Are those Delcos generic or specific to your vehicle? I always go with what was made for my truck and stay away from generic parts if possible. Better ride, longer lasting.

AC Delco... specific to my Yukon.

 

[diezelraccoon]

Do your RPO codes include ZW7 and G65? If so, that's the Premium Smooth Ride suspension.

If no G65, then you don't have the self-leveling Nivomat shocks in the rear.

Looks like mine has both. So I need premium smooth ride suspension?

Do your RPO codes include ZW7 and G65? If so, that's the Premium Smooth Ride suspension.

If no G65, then you don't have the self-leveling Nivomat shocks in the rear.

 

[diezelraccoon]

Do your RPO codes include ZW7 and G65? If so, that's the Premium Smooth Ride suspension.

If no G65, then you don't have the self-leveling Nivomat shocks in the rear.

I’m having trouble finding rear shocks KYB brand. All the ones I find are saying except Z55 and non smooth ride.

 

[blackelky]

No no no no...
Not rough country, the brand... Rough Country. They are worthless.

I agree...I have them in the front and I can't wait to replace them with bilstein 6112s

 

[mountie]

Looks like mine has both. So I need premium smooth ride suspension?

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The confusing subject..... " Premium Smooth Ride" / ZW7 - code.... GM made different versions. The additional RPO code, or NO additional code, determines which VERSION of the "Premium Smooth Ride" shocks and SPRINGS you have.

 

[mountie]

From what I gather..... the ZW7 / G65 ' manual self leveling" ( Nivomat) ... SHOULD be described as the "tow package" ? Since a heavier weight use, requires the leveling needs....( along with the air-assist G69 package)

CONFUSING descriptions: and the list is in front of your eyes.

 

[Fless]

I’m having trouble finding rear shocks KYB brand. All the ones I find are saying except Z55 and non smooth ride.

From the www.kyb.com/catalog:



For anything, stay away from the Excel-G shocks -- get the Gas-a-Just or better.

How long have you had this SUV, and can you tell if the PSR shocks in the rear were converted to standard shocks? That conversion can be done if the rear coil springs are done at the same time.



Rock Auto has the PSR Nivomat replacement shocks under the GM Genuine and KYB brands.

What do your current shocks look like, and do the springs still have the tags on them? Here's what the OE Nivomat shocks look like. They're quite a bit fatter (more girth) than standard shocks.