OEM and Aftermarket Shocks/Suspension - Info

[Barb the Yeti]

Has anyone tried the king shocks? From what I understand the 2.5 "extended" ones for 2-3" of lift should be a direct fit, but I haven't found anyone who has tried yet.

I am looking to buy a new 2500 Zr2 in the next couple of months, and I love the ride I have on my current kings much better than the dssvs when I have test driven 2500 Zr2s, honestly was my only disappointment with the truck.

 

[AXE]

Has anyone tried the king shocks? From what I understand the 2.5 "extended" ones for 2-3" of lift should be a direct fit, but I haven't found anyone who has tried yet.

I am looking to buy a new 2500 Zr2 in the next couple of months, and I love the ride I have on my current kings much better than the dssvs when I have test driven 2500 Zr2s, honestly was my only disappointment with the truck.

Dont worry, once you get your 2500HD, you'll have plenty of other things to be disappointed in. Mary Perpetual Dissapointment Barra from HR will always come through.

 

[Byrds8]

Yep like the basic QC of simply looking at it to know it's wrong....LOL

 

[Barb the Yeti]

Has anyone tried the king shocks? From what I understand the 2.5 "extended" ones for 2-3" of lift should be a direct fit, but I haven't found anyone who has tried yet.

I am looking to buy a new 2500 Zr2 in the next couple of months, and I love the ride I have on my current kings much better than the dssvs when I have test driven 2500 Zr2s, honestly was my only disappointment with the truck.

woof. I feel like thats basically every new car at this point... is there anything thats significantly better? I mean I know I'm on a chevy forum, and coming out of a chevy....

 

[AXE]

woof. I feel like thats basically every new car at this point... is there anything thats significantly better? I mean I know I'm on a chevy forum, and coming out of a chevy....

If you put in about 100-200 hours of time on your own and at the dealer, you eventually will have the small things addressed. The rest is just a grab bag......will your transmission need a new valve body, will oil leak into your coolant system, will your fuel pump control module fail.......etc. etc?

A couple years ago a lot of chicks on this forum would get mad at me for pointing out the lack of integrity and quality, now everyone agrees.

I bought 3 of these turds and they're all still going down the road. I'll tell you how it ends in 7 more years.

 

[Byrds8]

If you put in about 100-200 hours of time on your own and at the dealer, you eventually will have the small things addressed. The rest is just a grab bag......will your transmission need a new valve body, will oil leak into your coolant system, will your fuel pump control module fail.......etc. etc?

A couple years ago a lot of chicks on this forum would get mad at me for pointing out the lack of integrity and quality, now everyone agrees.

I bought 3 of these turds and they're all still going down the road. I'll tell you how it ends in 7 more years.

With trade ins lol

 

[Barb the Yeti]

If you put in about 100-200 hours of time on your own and at the dealer, you eventually will have the small things addressed. The rest is just a grab bag......will your transmission need a new valve body, will oil leak into your coolant system, will your fuel pump control module fail.......etc. etc?

A couple years ago a lot of chicks on this forum would get mad at me for pointing out the lack of integrity and quality, now everyone agrees.

I bought 3 of these turds and they're all still going down the road. I'll tell you how it ends in 7 more years.

I mean, is it bad enough to consider a dodge? The 2500 zr2 hits almost all of my list, but if it really is that bad... or are they any better....

 

[AXE]

I mean, is it bad enough to consider a dodge? The 2500 zr2 hits almost all of my list, but if it really is that bad... or are they any better....

Not really! I personally haven't had any major issues. Just lots of software, trim issues, and recalls to low through. These are the first Chevys I've owned that required much attention in 35+ years.

I run Rams for business cause my Dad likes them. They have their issues too, but probably not as serious as the GM issues of late.

I'd buy whichever one you like the best and go from there.