Help choosing a Bilstein shock...
jj4280
08-17-2005, 09:35 PM
I am looking to get new shocks for my 2002 regular cab SWB 4.3. I have settled on Bilstein (unless someone here talks me out of it). But, I'm alittle confussed about which model I need, C or HD. My first priority is a smoooooth ride on bumpy roads around home. Reducing body roll, and diving would be nice, but I wouldn't sacrifice ride quality for either. I was thinking I wanted the C, but saw that the HD is by far the most popular choice. Is it a superior shock, or are most people just looking for different things than I am? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
jethro_3
08-17-2005, 10:09 PM
Go to their website and make them write you an email explaining what the engineered differences are in layman terms.
The ZQ8 package I had on a 97 Sanoma had the heavy Bilsteins from the factory and the ride was awesome and kept those tires planted on the ground..... Good Luck
The ZQ8 package I had on a 97 Sanoma had the heavy Bilsteins from the factory and the ride was awesome and kept those tires planted on the ground..... Good Luck
mec
08-17-2005, 11:16 PM
It was once explained to me that the light duty ones are OEM (sucks)and the HD are in fact heavy duty. I wouldn't bother with the stock ones, I also wouldn't bother with any other shock but the Bilstein HD
jj4280
08-18-2005, 07:55 AM
Jethro...where did you get those lights? Those are sick!
jethro_3
08-18-2005, 10:05 AM
Sick good or bad??????
Black baby, black.....
Black baby, black.....
jj4280
08-18-2005, 10:59 AM
Sick is good! My truck is black, and I was thinking of going monochrome with a black painted grill, black chrome speed grille insert, and SS valance...those lights would just top it all off!
jethro_3
08-18-2005, 11:30 AM
Email me, I don't want to highjack this thread too far but I have some info you NEED...
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