Bilstein shocks?

[84cj]

Looking at replacing my rear shocks with Bilstein 4600 on my 97 K1500. I've found two numbers and had heard one is a 'comfort ride' and the other is HD. Does anyone know which is which? Part numbers are: 24-020435 and 24-025683. I cant find anything definate or what the difference between the two are. I'm looking for the HD's. Any help is appreciated!

 

[aleebee156]

I'm not sure what the 683 part is, perhaps for a different year. I believe those two parts are the same shock, no difference.

If it helps any I just put these on my truck:

Front: 24-104050
Rear: 24-020435

They run great. Feel excellent. No 'Cadillac floaty comfort' feel. The rears are super easy to change.

 

[aleebee156]

If you wanted to know for sure, I would call summit racing and ask them what the difference is. Or try bilstein if you can get em on the phone

 

[df2x4]

Assuming you mean a K1500 pickup and not a Suburban or something... The 435 part number is the one you want. The SUVs use different part numbers.

http://www.eshocks.com/Shocks_Vehic...7&Veh_Submodel=Silverado&DT=All&Manf=All&MF=N

 

[84cj]

Yes, K1500. Thank you!

 

[df2x4]

You're welcome!

 

[84cj]

Truck originally had Bilseins IIRC. It has the plow prep package, stiffer torsion bars. The Rancho 5000 on the front are too soft. I had put the Monroe load helpers on the rear, with the coil springs on them. Didn't like them so I cut the coils off. The overall length of the shock is too long, ended up breaking off a shock mount with the bed loaded. I triple checked the part number on the shock and it's correct for the truck. I want a decent shock that isn't too soft and I think the Bilstein will fit the bill.

 

[df2x4]

Rancho are actually owned and made by Monroe, just FYI. Not exactly a high end shock. I'd be putting the Bilstein HDs on the front as well if I were you. You'll like the Bilsteins, they're very stable but not uncomfortable.