mando28 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 My SS is awd from time to time I'll carry stuff in it like a refrigerator and once in a blue moon a pallet of pavers of something. Well I have only done 1 pallet of pavers. About %90 of the time I don't carry nothing in the truck but if I ever do I want some good shocks. I Also want something that rides smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovanny Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Alot of people and I run beltech shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddmj Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) I run belltech, but I'm lowered too. Edited April 23, 2014 by jddmj (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I agree, alot of people use the Belltech shocks. Atleast 95% of the time I have seen anyone replace shocks thats what they use. Im not sure of what they can support and the ride firmness, compared to the factory Bilsteins. But I still have the same OEM Bilsteins and have hauled for instance a full load of mulch that was the same height asmy roof line. Yes the trucks bed was sagging, but the shocks did a great job. Im not saying go with factory as there is always better for about the same price. Just giving my experience as I use my bed about the same as you do. 90% of the time theres nothing in it. I would look at the heaviest of loads you might think you you would carry and base your shock replacement off of that weight, and then look for ride, or vice a versa. Im sure someone here will post more info for you on the Belltechs hauling and ride. I do know when my OEM shocks go Im going aftermarket for all of the above that I mentioned... Maybe call Beltech and speak to one of there specialists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I am at stock height and just stayed with new stock shocks if I changed the ride height of my truck I would've went aftermarket the stock shocks in the ss trucks are part of a z60 suspension package its suppose to be 2" lower then a regular chevy pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORCAL SS Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 i have been installing the belltech street performance shocks on stock trucks and lowered for years already. best shock to get and I sell them for 225 shipped if you have any questions just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mando28 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 i have been installing the belltech street performance shocks on stock trucks and lowered for years already. best shock to get and I sell them for 225 shipped if you have any questions just ask. I'll be hitting you up within the next 2 weeks to get a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Bilstein.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Weren't some of the stock gm shocks bilstein shocks in gm clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Weren't some of the stock gm shocks bilstein shocks in gm clothing GM used Bilsteins in certain trim lines of certain truck models, the factory shocks in the SSS were made by Tenneco.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I am also in the same boat Mando and hope to add some sways w/the new shocks. I am curious as to what you chose for suspension? I have had Bilstein's on awd sedans before and was very happy. I was going with them soon on my truck as my stock ones are done. Time did them in, not miles. Also I have found part number's for the 2wd Bilstein's 46mm 2wd but not the awd. Im guessing their the same. Im going to check some members garage to see about pn's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Does belltech make a 3" drop street performance shock? Not the nitro 2. I looked on their site and no luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovanny Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Does belltech make a 3" drop street performance shock? Not the nitro 2. I looked on their site and no luck idk , but on auto anything it gives you an option for if your lowered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORCAL SS Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) i sell and install these items. shoot me a pm and i will beat anyones prices plus 24/7 support. belltech sp all the way Edited May 18, 2014 by NORCAL SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 i sell and install these items. shoot me a pm and i will beat anyones prices plus 24/7 support. belltech sp all the way Can you beat prices on Bilstein's? Thank you in advance Tony. -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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