jesse06

there are soo many different brands and styles to choose from. I have a 88 K1500, the shocks are probably 10 years old, time for new ones. I want some decent shocks that will take a little off roading, but wont make me go broke buyin them. any suggestions from experiance?

Gundog

I have used rancho many times, good price and hold up well.

recondrill

Monroe Reflex shocks that fit your application, (mono tube). Monroe and Rancho's are exactly the same, execpt for the $$$.

shelby87

I also like the Monroe Reflex

Chevy-Lover

The best shocks are from Bilstein (http://http://www.bilstein.com/)!
Over here in Germany we only sell Bilstein to our customers, cause the quality is the best! - I just bought a new air ride system for my '01 Suburban. Got a new compressor, sensors and even Bilstein shocks for the front and rear. COuldn't believe it when I found 'em!
Monroe is good too, and Rancho got a great price-quality value - but if it isn't that much more I would prefer Bilstein for sure!
If you are searching for a whole air ride system, or the homemade shocks (in which i belive they have to be as goog as Bilstein's - otherwise they won'T cooperate...) just pm me and I will help you finding 'em

nkh34

What i have found reading into shocks is that Bilstein is the way to go they are reasonabley priced and ride smooth with a good life span

acer9876

ranchos are a little bumpy at slow speeds on the road.
off road they are great
and just as smooth/smoother as a chevy stock suspension when above 50 on the highway.
though i dont know anything about bilsteins

RTIGHE

I just put the reflex's on my 01 1500 I also have them on my 08 Dodge mega and my 05 Durango they ride great. I got them off of amazon.

slepley

I just put on Bilstein 5100's on my 2003 Silverado 1500 work truck.
Immediately noticed a 100% improvement in ride..Would highly recommend.
The 5100's are not painted but are plated a silver and blue color. They will allow for lift should you decide to go that way.
The Bilstein HD's are colored yellow and blue (painted not plated), and I don't believe they can be used on any lift..only stock height....So I went for the 5100's..happy as can be.
Good luck

oldchevy

I had Bilsteins on the wife's Trailblazer from the factory . The front struts went bad at around 50,000 miles. I replaced them with Monroe. I also have Monroe's on my Silverado and they have lasted for over 90,000 miles and are still good. I have heard many people rave about Bilstein, but you get more for your money with Monroe!.