Replacement shocks

[tanarra]

Purchased a 2008 GMC 2500 LMM CC/SB 4X4 with a little over 110K miles on it and it looks to be quite used. I put a couple K on it already and want to get rid of some the the quarks that I have noticed with the truck. First the shocks look to have some dirt/fluid built up on the outside both top and bottom (strange?). And with the tires at 55 PSI while not towing each bump still feels like it is jaring the @#$% out of me. So, I think maybe replacing them would be worth a shot?!?

There is also a squeeking sound occuring when I let off the gas and the transmission starts slowing me down. Not sure if that could be a shock or not but who knows. Anyhow, I would like recommendations on a good set of shocks. I dont race and hardly ever take it off the road so I dont need the high-performance ones. I was just wondering if I should replace with factory or go with something like Monroes or another brand. Any advise would be appreciated! Thanks

Brian

 

[BLKLMM]

Lots of guys like the bilstiens but it depends on what plans you have for your truck?:thumb:

 

[tanarra]

The noise sounds like it is coming from the transfer case. Kind of a metal on metal when slowly reversing. Squealing when going forward decreasing speed no brake applied. Transfer case oil is ok. Thoughts?

 

[tanarra]

it's not the transfer case oil as it looked new and i replaced it. The squeezing gets worse when the transmission changes to lower gears (engine rev) slowing down. I dont hear it when accelerating. Strange to say the least. It is at the dealer now as "they owe me one" from doing a balance on the tires and not tightening down the lugs right. Anyhow, any ideas on the squeeking would be appreciated.

 

[DougSmith]

The metal on metal could and probably is a U Joint. Cheap to replace them.

Shocks, Bilstein all the way. KYBs are good too, but I have had zero issues with Bilsteins, everyone in my family own DMaxes, and they all have Bilsteins and they are all trouble free too. 300,000 combined miles and counting.

 

[tanarra]

Will see what the dealer does about the squeeling. As far as my driving plans vs. the shocks... mainly highway and some towing. Occasional off the road but not unless I have to.

 

[tanarra]

Squeeling was the U joints on the rear shaft. Dealers price on the U joints was insane so got some from the local auto store.

 

[8lug]

Ha! I was about to say U-joint...strange though, my 06 has had 36" tires and power adders, drag racing and mud bogging since new and I am on original u-joints 150,000 miles. Different set up on the 08's though I think.

Shocks, I recommend Procomp MX6. If you have not owned a set you are missing out. I have taken a lot of flack for choosing these over others but everytime a buddy blows out a shock I recommend these, no one has been disappointed yet. My 2 Cents.

 

[drcook]

I have been running Bilsteins for the last 6 yrs. Very pleased. Got mine from Autozone. They also keep track of the warranty for you. Mine got a little soft after 6 years of driving, sitting and towing a travel trailer. Called up Autozone, they looked them up, said they will be here next Tues, bring the old shocks in. You can say I am pleased with both the shocks and the service. Some stuff I don't get from Autozone, but the Bilsteins, yes.