1988 Silverado C3500 Front Shock Absorbers

[DoubleO7]

(reply to post at 08:07:18 10/31/23)

Bilstein lists only one choice of shocks for the front and rear for the 1988 Chevy 3500.

The B6 4600 shocks.

REALLY!

 

[showcrop]

(quoted from post at 05:53:10 10/31/23)

(reply to post at 08:07:18 10/31/23)

I have a Ford F-350, I count four choices with a considerable price range. So they are all the best?

 

[DoubleO7]

(reply to post at 14:16:19 10/31/23)

Yes

 

[showcrop]

(quoted from post at 10:50:27 10/31/23)

(reply to post at 14:16:19 10/31/23)

So why would anyone think of paying more for something that is no better?

 

[DoubleO7]

Oh come on, maybe intended use is a factor?

Must be some buyers out there that think something different than oem is a wise choice.

Or maybe the company makes a bunch of different choices just for something to do, ya think?

 

[Bruce(OR)]

Your asp might have a different opinion.
I have heard that Bilsteins are a bit stiff.
I have a set on my F350 with heavy duty springs and the truck, empty, rides like a tank.
I am considering Fox Shocks. Those I believe, require a paycheck.
Now if your wallet has a bottom to it, you might start with Monroe Gas-Matics and see what your asp thinks.

 

[RobCons]

I have Monroe Gas Magnums on a F350 and 1500 Silverado. No complaints.

 

[504]

Those are what was on it from the factory.The back
ones were yellow,the front were painted black with
yellow under the black. Heavy duty shocks are a waste
of money and I have sold a lot of them,stock rating
was good enough new, and work fine now.