Shocks on a Budget

[RubnOneOut]

Looking to buy shocks as I just put a trailer hitch setup on my 97 Obs Chevy C1500 Silverado 2wd 5.7 V8. I know I see everyone going for the Bilstein shocks, but I just can't see paying 85 -100 for 1 shock. Is there anything Else Close that can give a good ride on the road and when/if I pull?
All Recommendations are welcome.

Thank you for reading

 

[b454rat]

I’ve used whatever advance auto has with good results…..

 

[95burban]

Monroe is good. Basically and new shock will be better than an old one.

 

[alvaroemg]

i purchased kyb gas a just from rock auto. Very happy with them. After rebates, they came out to be about 25 each

 

[alvaroemg]

I put monroe on the rear of my honda pilot and the old shocks were better, maybe mine were defective, they do have good reviews on amazon

 

[thinger2]

Looking to buy shocks as I just put a trailer hitch setup on my 97 Obs Chevy C1500 Silverado 2wd 5.7 V8. I know I see everyone going for the Bilstein shocks, but I just can't see paying 85 -100 for 1 shock. Is there anything Else Close that can give a good ride on the road and when/if I pull?
All Recommendations are welcome.

Thank you for reading

If you are towing?
Bite the bullet and spend the money.
A few years ago I put the cheap monroe shocks on my truck and then used it to haul a car trailer with a 70 camaro on it over the mountains in Washington.
The front shocks failed before I even got where I was going.
Towing that thing back over the braille highways in washington killed the rear shocks.
We pogo sticked our way over the pass.
My wifes eyes were fluttering like she had a warrent and was trying to spot the cops through the window blinds.
Spend the money. Buy the best you can afford.

 

[Caman96]

If not Bilstein, my second choice is KYB MonoMax.

 

[Orpedcrow]

The kyb gas-a-just are a nice upgrade over stock, the Monomax @Caman96 mentioned are valves toward towing. The “best” Monroe’s are also decent.

The cheap blue Monroe’s are usually blown out of the box. Complete garbage in my experience.

 

[thinger2]

The kyb gas-a-just are a nice upgrade over stock, the Monomax @Caman96 mentioned are valves toward towing. The “best” Monroe’s are also decent.

The cheap blue Monroe’s are usually blown out of the box. Complete garbage in my experience.

Yep. They are junk and good luck trying to get them warrentied

 

[Komet]

I've always liked Rancho shocks, got a pair in the front of my rig and they do nicely. They come in a bit cheaper than Bilsteins, but shocks and fuel injectors are in the 'don't cheap out' category so take that for what you will.