Advice wanted on shocks…
Question:
Rancho 9000 shocks w/ the optional compressor and switch kit is what you want… in cab adjustable settings for load/ ride. Go to Gresham off-road for a good deal in Portland. Dave Fly-N-Hi 83 Chevy 550hp BB 16" National spring lift 44" TSL’s "if it isn’t chrome take it home" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi all, > I have a ‘97 GMC Suburban 1500 4×4, and I tow a 5,200 lb trailer with it. I > need to get new shocks for it, and am looking to you guys for advice and > recommendations. (Brand, type, etc.) Obviously I want a decent ride (the > truck is completely stock), but "stiff" enough for towing. I have heard > that Gabriels and Edelbrocks are good, but have never bought any. Any > suggestions? > Thanks in advance, > Tony in Portland, OR > 97 GMC Suburban 4×4 > 99 Terry 824Z
Response:
Hi all, I have a ‘97 GMC Suburban 1500 4×4, and I tow a 5,200 lb trailer with it. I need to get new shocks for it, and am looking to you guys for advice and recommendations. (Brand, type, etc.) Obviously I want a decent ride (the truck is completely stock), but "stiff" enough for towing. I have heard that Gabriels and Edelbrocks are good, but have never bought any. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Tony in Portland, OR 97 GMC Suburban 4×4 99 Terry 824Z
Response:
While mine is not the exact same application, I have had wonderful luck with the Gabriel Shocks. I put them on my truck (broke the damn shock post getting it off…another story) and have been extremely pleased with their performance, especially for the price. They replaced some worn out Ranchos put on by the previous owner. I went with the offroad orientated ones as they are stiffer for when I put a bunch of stuff in the back of the truck. It usually has 300-500lbs of stuff rattling around back there, and the shocks aren’t compressed at all from it. Chris – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi all, > I have a ‘97 GMC Suburban 1500 4×4, and I tow a 5,200 lb trailer with it. I > need to get new shocks for it, and am looking to you guys for advice and > recommendations. (Brand, type, etc.) Obviously I want a decent ride (the > truck is completely stock), but "stiff" enough for towing. I have heard > that Gabriels and Edelbrocks are good, but have never bought any. Any > suggestions? > Thanks in advance, > Tony in Portland, OR > 97 GMC Suburban 4×4 > 99 Terry 824Z
