OneBadSSS

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I want to start taking my '03 Z71 offroad, but I want to get new shocks first (since the truck has 60K on it and still using the original shocks) and I was wondering if there are any shocks out there for Z's that are better than OEM that people are using? Or am I better off just getting another set of OEM Z71 shocks? TIA!

texasglock23

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60k, the OEM(Bilsteins) are still fine. No need to replace unless you really want to throw money away. Why do you think you need them replaced?

texasglock23

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BTW, hello neighbor

thunder550

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I've been running a set of Ranch RS9000 adjustables on mine. The seem to work ok, but I have had a lot of problems with the front bushings coming off. I think I've had to replace them 4 or 5 times. I'm due for new shocks again, and I'm going back to stock this time.

OneBadSSS

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I was under the impression that 60K was the service life of OEM shocks? Plus if I'm going to start taking the truck offroad I figured it be a good idea to have some new shocks underneath me

Haha, hello! I see from your sig that you're USN, active duty? Where are you stationed? I'm on a DDG in Norfolk, but I just got selected for STA-21 to be a pilot, so I won't be here much longer (not that it matters since I've been on this bpat almost FIVE years now!!)

Yeah, I heard the stock Z71 shocks are pretty kickass and I have found a few sets of new takeoff Z71 shocks on egay for less than $50!

Lord Aries

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I love my Edlebrock IAS Performer's, I have had 4 of friends get them and love them too...

omegafiler

Well, non-bilstein shocks might need to be replaced sooner. I ran with factory bilstein's on my old Z71 Tahoe up to 100k and they still worked great. Then for some reason I replaced them with some KYB's and there was almost no change at all.

Bilstein all the way.

OneBadSSS

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Sweet, I'll stick with my stockers then and check'em every once in awhile!

jknox

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I just replaced my front's with edlebrocks and I have to say it's a pretty big difference. Mind you, my stock Z71 shocks have close to 110K on 'em. I'm about to buy a set for the back.

texasglock23

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I am on a CVN. Truman to be exact at Norfolk. I think you should be fine, BUT if you must, go ahead and buy the take offs for that price. I did that for my old 4x4 truck. Got a used set that had like 45k miles for $30 shipped to me. Rode those for 3 years until she was sold.

If not, I have Edlebrock IAS, the ride great. Bought the truck with them on already.