GMC Sierra 2500 4x4 Needs Shocks for Towing Heavy Trailer
Model: GMC Sierra 2500 4x4
Year: 2008
What is your driving style: Heavy Towing
Vehicle Setup: Four Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question:
I own a 2008 4x4 2500HD CrewCab. My 5th wheel goes about 11000# with a 1400# pin weight. What model number shocks would/do you recommend for my needs?
Answer:
The Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks are specifically designed for towing and hauling. With those you'll have a lot more control over your truck and trailer than the stock shocks give you, and the ride won't be too harsh. You can see those here:
Front - Bilstein 24-060813 Front 4600 Heavy Duty (B6)
Rear - Bilstein 24-060820 Rear 4600 Heavy Duty (B6)
A lot of customers like the extra stiffness that the Bilstein 5100 offroad shocks offer. And the added bonus of the 5100s is that they will work with up to 2.5 inches of lift in the front and 1 inch in the rear, so if you plan on leveling your truck for a more aggressive look, those are the way to go:
Front - Bilstein 24-186735 Front Bilstein 5100 - 0-2 inch for Leveling, Torsion Keys and Stock Height
Rear - Bilstein 24-186742 Rear Bilstein 5100 - 0-2 inch for Leveling, Torsion Keys and Stock Height
Year: 2008
What is your driving style: Heavy Towing
Vehicle Setup: Four Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question:
I own a 2008 4x4 2500HD CrewCab. My 5th wheel goes about 11000# with a 1400# pin weight. What model number shocks would/do you recommend for my needs?
Answer:
The Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks are specifically designed for towing and hauling. With those you'll have a lot more control over your truck and trailer than the stock shocks give you, and the ride won't be too harsh. You can see those here:
Front - Bilstein 24-060813 Front 4600 Heavy Duty (B6)
Rear - Bilstein 24-060820 Rear 4600 Heavy Duty (B6)
A lot of customers like the extra stiffness that the Bilstein 5100 offroad shocks offer. And the added bonus of the 5100s is that they will work with up to 2.5 inches of lift in the front and 1 inch in the rear, so if you plan on leveling your truck for a more aggressive look, those are the way to go:
Front - Bilstein 24-186735 Front Bilstein 5100 - 0-2 inch for Leveling, Torsion Keys and Stock Height
Rear - Bilstein 24-186742 Rear Bilstein 5100 - 0-2 inch for Leveling, Torsion Keys and Stock Height