3/4 ton shocks on 1/2 ton 96 yukon

[Mkelley14]

I have been looking all over the internet so i figured I would ask hear. I am wondering is it possible to just put the 3/4 ton shocks in place of the 1/2 ton shocks on the front of my 1/2 ton Yukon.

 

[Schurkey]

I didn't know there was a difference in the shocks between 3/4 ton and half-ton. Are one-tons different too?

 

[Firewood truck]

When I was looking at the specs for the compressed/extended lengths for shocks, I found that the HD 3/4 t ( 8600# GVW) had front shocks that had almost 1" less travel compared to the same model of shock made for a LD 3/4T ( 8200# GVW) or K1500.

 

[GoToGuy]

Is that the factory specifications or a brand of shock, or all shock specifications. " Almost 1 inch" . Look at this way , if you choose the shock from the K2500 , 8600+ , you will get a shock with valving for higher load factor. Meaning it will have more resistance to cyclic movement as it has valving based on much higher load capacity. Whereas the the K15 Tahoe, with the K15 shock has valve geometry for the K15.
Do you have a problem with shock extension on the whoop de doos at the track or jumping school buses? How often do you get full shock extension? On the rotary frame lift?
Almost one inch, 3/4, 13/16, 31/32, 63/64 ?
If it was 2 ", or 2.25 " , then I might rethink the plan.
I believe your best choice is the quality, basic versus high end gas damping, premium brand. Rather than the shock for a heavier vehicle.
But hey it's your money get what your happy with.

 

[Hipster]

I believe your best choice is the quality, basic versus high end gas damping, premium brand. .

Yes, Bilstein shocks. But unless he altered the ride height by cranking, I don't know why he's looking in this direction of 2500 shocks. They're not going to fix that type of self inflicted ride quality issue.

 

[Illbedipped]

What's the point? You want a stiffer ride? Just air up tour tires to max pressure.

 

[GoToGuy]

Some of the LT sizes can go to 60 psi, and you'll be replacing your dental fillings.

 

[Mkelley14]

Is that the factory specifications or a brand of shock, or all shock specifications. " Almost 1 inch" . Look at this way , if you choose the shock from the K2500 , 8600+ , you will get a shock with valving for higher load factor. Meaning it will have more resistance to cyclic movement as it has valving based on much higher load capacity. Whereas the the K15 Tahoe, with the K15 shock has valve geometry for the K15.
Do you have a problem with shock extension on the whoop de doos at the track or jumping school buses? How often do you get full shock extension? On the rotary frame lift?
Almost one inch, 3/4, 13/16, 31/32, 63/64 ?
If it was 2 ", or 2.25 " , then I might rethink the plan.
I believe your best choice is the quality, basic versus high end gas damping, premium brand. Rather than the shock for a heavier vehicle.
But hey it's your money get what your happy with.

I’ve add and push bar to my Yukon and it rides lower it the front now so o was thinking that putting 3/4 shocks on the front to help. I’m open to suggestions on how the help with the problem.

 

[Supercharged111]

The front Bilstein shock for our trucks is the same for 1500/2500/3500. The rear is the same 1500/2500 and only the 3500 got a different shock out back.

 

[Hipster]

I’ve add and push bar to my Yukon and it rides lower it the front now so o was thinking that putting 3/4 shocks on the front to help. I’m open to suggestions on how the help with the problem.

Shocks are not going to fix your ride height issue. How much did it drop after you mounted this cow catcher on the front? Push bar like you see on a Cop Crown vic or a pushbar like a mosterous one on a wrecker that's ready for battle.