I have a 2001 Suburban LS (model code CK15906).
This is NOT a self leveling system.

My GM dealer wants $172.00 PER SHOCK. For parts alone, the dealer wants about $400 for the front pair after taxes!!!!! I provided the VIN and told this that this does NOT have autoride.

Questions:
Is the dealer ripping me off?

Can someone recommend OEM like (or better) replacements. I will NOT be doing much off roading. I want a smooth, comfortable and quiet ride.

I hesitate to put Monroes on. I put Monroe struts in my minivan and both sides blew out in 6 months.

I am not looking for cheap, but $400 seems about twice the price it should be. Would Bilsteins be good? I want a smooth and silent ride.
Thanks all.
AG2

 

KYB makes a really nice product. 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 KYB MonoMax Gas Shocks and Struts 565067 - SummitRacing.com

Bilstein also makes a good product. A lot of Gm trucks use to come with yellow and blue Blisteins, this could be very similar if not the same as the originals. 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Bilstein B6 HD Shocks and Struts 24-065009 - SummitRacing.com


Here is a copy from Alldata labor guide. It is usually pretty close to correct.


Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber
Front Suspension
Coil Spring Type
Shock Absorber
1/2 Ton
Without Crew Cab
3 - Smooth Ride Package 89038595 $95.80
Contact dealer for most current part and price information.
3 - Select Damping Package 22400194 $329.93
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3 - With Crew Cab 89038652 $190.82
Contact dealer for most current part and price information.
Torsion Bar Type
8 - Shock Absorber 88983816 $105.36
Contact dealer