Replacing shocks with after market?

[maddogg45]

2000 chevy silverado 1500 the stock shocks are pretty shot, what i was wondering is could i replace them with 2 inch taller shock where she is level front to back. I didnt know if i needed to replace the coil springs with 3/4 ton spring or could i leave the 1/2 ton on. Any thoughts from anyone much thanks. Also looking for a good brand

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

2000 chevy silverado 1500 the stock shocks are pretty shot, what i was wondering is could i replace them with 2 inch taller shock where she is level front to back. I didnt know if i needed to replace the coil springs with 3/4 ton spring or could i leave the 1/2 ton on. Any thoughts from anyone much thanks. Also looking for a good brand

if you have 2wd with the coil spring you then need new springs. these type vehicles have spring issues.

also when you let the worn shocks destroy the springs this is the norm.

I have 4wd torsion bars for front lift. these will also get damaged from operating with bad shocks.

I have bilstien shocks on all my vehicles . ride and support is better than OEM also they last for a very long time.

if you just replace the shocks and not those springs your wasting you money.

[777stickman]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

2000 chevy silverado 1500 the stock shocks are pretty shot, what i was wondering is could i replace them with 2 inch taller shock where she is level front to back.

Shocks will not increase the ride height!!

[maddogg45]

Originally Posted by j cAT

if you have 2wd with the coil spring you then need new springs. these type vehicles have spring issues.

also when you let the worn shocks destroy the springs this is the norm.

I have 4wd torsion bars for front lift. these will also get damaged from operating with bad shocks.

I have bilstien shocks on all my vehicles . ride and support is better than OEM also they last for a very long time.

if you just replace the shocks and not those springs your wasting you money.

yes it's 2wd the shocks are not that bad but need to be changed before driven. But was just a thought i don't want to cram alot of money into it so will just get the stock shocks...Going to try bilstien is there any series type you would recommend?

thanks you 2 always enjoy reading your post. i figure if i read others problems will put me ahead if i incur the same!

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

yes it's 2wd the shocks are not that bad but need to be changed before driven. But was just a thought i don't want to cram alot of money into it so will just get the stock shocks...Going to try bilstien is there any series type you would recommend?

thanks you 2 always enjoy reading your post. i figure if i read others problems will put me ahead if i incur the same!

check the body height . with the 2wd the driver side spring goes. more weight that side. if this is true replace the springs. the shocks will last longer. actually the bilsteins are a OEM shock on some trucks.

with the spring replacement you should wait about 1,ooomi before alignment because the springs will set [drop] , then the alignment should hold.

[maddogg45]

thank you sir, ill check the prices of the springs tommorow and will go with the shocks you recommened. (hopefully the spring wont be pricey) never really owed anything with 170k miles she still runs good, never knew the springs went bad.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

thank you sir, ill check the prices of the springs tommorow and will go with the shocks you recommened. (hopefully the spring wont be pricey) never really owed anything with 170k miles she still runs good, never knew the springs went bad.

are the springs weak and the height is low in the front ? post back after you get this fixed up with the ride results.

[maddogg45]

Originally Posted by j cAT

are the springs weak and the height is low in the front ? post back after you get this fixed up with the ride results.

Will do, the springs seem to be ok but i guess ill replace both should be sunday before i can get around to it

[maddogg45]

I really didnt think they would be so high! i checked on the shocks $89 for both, then the springs are $168 each wow break the bank on that. Jcat is that a reasonable price for these?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

I really didnt think they would be so high! i checked on the shocks $89 for both, then the springs are $168 each wow break the bank on that. Jcat is that a reasonable price for these?

shocks are ok
springs each $170.oo not too sure.

[masapell]

I have Bilsteins too!! Great shock.

[maddogg45]

This has quickly turned into somthing alot more bank breaking! I ordered the shocks + springs went to install them today, and found a oil leak. i always keep my pans clean after oil changes etc.. It is a slow leak when run to hot then truned off it leaks a few drops(which will only get worse) I recleaned the oil pan i am not sure if its from the oil pan it self or from the main seal..... my guess is the main seal. But i was wondering does the motor have to be unbolted if it is in fact the oil pan or is it able to slide out freely? But likely it is the main so i was kinda wanting to get a cost in mind, and should i get the motor rebuild or anything else replaced while i get this done 172k miles org motor and trans.

[maddogg45]

Originally Posted by j cAT

shocks are ok
springs each $170.oo not too sure.

paid $170 for the front 2 shocks beilstein
$210 for the front 2 springs pro comp

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

paid $170 for the front 2 shocks beilstein
$210 for the front 2 springs pro comp

so what do you think about the result ? ride better. front end higher ? vehicle level ?

[maddogg45]

Originally Posted by maddogg45

This has quickly turned into somthing alot more bank breaking! I ordered the shocks + springs went to install them today, and found a oil leak. i always keep my pans clean after oil changes etc.. It is a slow leak when run to hot then truned off it leaks a few drops(which will only get worse) I recleaned the oil pan i am not sure if its from the oil pan it self or from the main seal..... my guess is the main seal. But i was wondering does the motor have to be unbolted if it is in fact the oil pan or is it able to slide out freely? But likely it is the main so i was kinda wanting to get a cost in mind, and should i get the motor rebuild or anything else replaced while i get this done 172k miles org motor and trans.

Originally Posted by j cAT

so what do you think about the result ? ride better. front end higher ? vehicle level ?

lol still working on it, about to the point im headed out to buy a repair manuel for this dam thing. Just don't seems like it is compressed to the point to clear, so im guessing i must be doing somthing wrong! But still worried about the oil leak i mean it wasent leaking when i parked it a few weeks ago