New Shocks?

[Shlohoe717]

I have a 2005 Z71 Tahoe. It has 126XXX miles on it and I am looking to replace the shocks. I know that it has Bilstein shocks from the factory it being the Z71 package. I am looking to replace them. I am curious as to what other people have done? In all the research that I have done that the Bilstein's that come on the truck are nice but they only last about 60XXX miles. There good for daily driving but I'm looking for something a little bit better. Something that will help with towing, off roading, and everyday use. Just curious as to what other people have done or what suggestions people have.
Thanks
Shlohoe

 

[samotahoe]

stick with the factory shocks. they picked that brand and type for a reason, if you are trying to go aftermarket then you will need to do some research but for the most part you can just stick with the oem brand and be ok.

 

[Michael Dowd]

I had replaced the shocks on my 04 with non-bilstien shocks and it was the worst thing that I could have done. Got a complete set bilstiens for under $300 and the truck it back to the way it was before.