Better shock absorbers for towing?

   / Better shock absorbers for towing? #11  
From the Nivomat propaganda...

"you can't put regular shocks on a Nivomat vehicle since they are designed-in and supplement the regular springs."

That would imply that they carry a portion of the weight.

Those only came on burbans...

Trucks never saw them...
 
   / Better shock absorbers for towing? #12  
i have Bilstein 5100s on my truck and am very happy with them as well.
 
   / Better shock absorbers for towing? #14  
That's good to know. They are costly.
They did work good though. Notice how you never see a late model burban with a saggy rear end. Then GM goes to a IRS and coils. We'll see how that works out.
 
   / Better shock absorbers for towing? #15  
They did work good though. Notice how you never see a late model burban with a saggy rear end. Then GM goes to a IRS and coils. We'll see how that works out.
We just picked up this 2003 in May. I noticed a slight noise at the left rear. Looking under there I see this odd looking shock with the outer tube slid down all the way to the axle housing. Hmmm.... I figure it's just a dust shield and look up replacement shocks... OUCH! $$
 
   / Better shock absorbers for towing?
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#16  
I just added a set of Monroe to my rig. I don't even know if an OEM style shock is available. Sure you can buy an AC Delco something for your GM, but is it like the factory. I have my doubts. I have some dips in the road that I generally sail through and at first thought the ride was firmed up. After a month, I wasn't so sure. I'll pass the word on the 5100's.
 

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