Chit chat

[Daryl Z71]

I think I'm going with the 5100's since I'm going to add a 2" leveling kit. Not sure I really gain anything, but I figured it's a good enough reason.

[LongrangeLauber]

5100's ride nice. Don't quote me on this but I believe the z71 package came with either 4600 or 5100 shocks. I know for a fact they were Bilsteins when I removed them

 

Sent while in 'Murica...

[white1500]

I'm pretty sure that z71's have just had Ranchos as the optional shocks. I don't recall GM using bilstein as a supplier, much less going with the 5100.

[Daryl Z71]

Bilsteins used to be used on the Z71 trucks years ago, but I don't remember what year that came to an end?

[RyanbabZ71]

Bilsteins used to be used on the Z71 trucks years ago, but I don't remember what year that came to an end?

Gmt400's

 

Not sure on years

 

2000-2007 classics had tennecos on the z71. The z71 appearance pkg in 09 added the ranchos

 

 

Ryan

[Daryl Z71]

There you have it ^

[LongrangeLauber]

I thought they were bilsteins, oh well I have them now!!

 

On another note, my sisters boyfriend got a Polaris RAZR 1000 XP yesterday. Today was my first ride in it. All I can day is HOLY COW!!! The thing has as much pickup as my CanAm Outlander 1000 and handles wayyy better. It's also a lot funner cause you can seat someone next to you and not be alone. I want to trade in my brand new quad for one now, absolutely a blast to ride in. Haven't even got to drive it yet!!

 

Sent while in 'Murica...

[Daryl Z71]

I'd love to have a side by side. Maybe in a few years after the car is paid off.

[SnakeEyeSS]

Look what popped up locally. Too bad I already have a "project"

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4621142873.html

[Daryl Z71]

Nice! Love that body style.

[white1500]

After driving her some more yesterday afternoon I really began to notice a difference with the new shocks. The behavior over uneven surfaces and all types of speed bumps is just so controlled, now I'm not bracing for impact. Before I would be scared of road imperfections or manhole covers, now it just happens in a very subdued and controlled manner, I'm extremely pleased!

 

As for body roll, I'm not sure how much that has improved since I've had my son as a passenger every time I've had a chance to drive her hard. We'll see how much better she feels in the upcoming days when I'm alone. haha

Edited August 20, 2014 by white1500

[kstruckcountry]

The biggest differences I noticed were bigger bump at speed and towing on uneven roads

[Daryl Z71]

Ordered my Bilsteins yesterday at 5:30pm, and they are out for delivery today. Gotta love Summit.

[kstruckcountry]

I think so far the shipping from Discount Tire is the shipping I've been most impressed with.

[Daryl Z71]

Summit gets to me quick because of them being in Ohio, and me in Pennsylvania. Even their shipping from Georgia is pretty quick to me.