Some trucks are meant to be driven in extreme conditions—and we're not just referencing deep snow and rainstorms. Try rugged roads filled with sand and mud. You can only imagine what those off-road conditions feel like on the average passenger. The good thing is, you can combat that excessive bounce with a great pair of shocks. But not just any shocks. Truck shocks that account for the difference between trucks and cars. Even if you stay on everyday roads with always-annoying potholes and bumps. Here are some that have pleased our previous customers:
Bilstein HD Shock: "Put these on my S-10 after 20K miles. Handling was instantly improved over stock, high speed driving was more stable, cornering improved, slightly firmer ride. Great shocks. After 8 years, they still don't leak and work great." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, Chevrolet S10, KY
KYB Monomax: The rear end of my truck bounced like an old car since new, especially when towing. It was so bad that people in the back seat got nauseous...I put the Monomax on the rear to see if they'd help. The difference is dramatic. A HUGE improvement, I highly recommend them. I am ordering a set for the front!" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, Chevrolet Silverado, NH
Find your truck shocks.
50 years ago,
Bilstein revolutionized the shock industry with their monotube gas pressure shock absorber technology. And to this day, Bilstein shock absorbers lead the market.
Bilstein offers a number of gas shock absorbers, but also single and twin tube McPherson strut style suspensions that are equally impressive. No maximum load challenge goes unaccepted, thanks to specific design techniques that provide high durability.
But will they fit your vehicle? All Bilstein shocks and struts are built based on the individual fit and performance needs of a vehicle. Search by vehicle to see if they are a fit for yours. And with an excellent lifetime warranty, you can rest assured you'll experience continual satisfaction with the product.
Check out the
5100 Series Adjustable Shocks, or
search by vehicle to fine-tune your suspension.
Coil-overs are part of your suspension system. They combine the spring, shock and bump stop. More specifically, the spring encompasses both the shock and the bump stop. Most coil-over applications use an adjustable spring perch, which allows for different vehicle ride heights without having to change the springs. And that, in turn, gives your vehicle a very race-like approach to its suspension.
At
Tire Rack, we stock a number of coil-over applications. For example, the
Bilstein PSS10 is a fully adjustable coil-over system that provides 10 adjustment settings (all of which are numbered so you don't have to count clicks). And the
H&R Coil-Over Premium Performance Kit is a ride height-only option, which means you can't physically adjust them once they're on your vehicle.
See all coil overs.
The most integral part of your suspension system is, surprisingly, your shock absorbers. They adapt to the roads and your vehicle's weight, as they must be able to absorb every last pothole and bump your vehicle comes in contact with. But, did you know that some performance shocks are adjustable?
Adjustable shocks allow for a certain level of fine-tuning, which brings the vehicle to the ride comfort and handling preferences of the driver. It also allows the driver to adjust dampening, and that compensates for wear. (
Read more.)
Tire Rack carries the following adjustable shocks:
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Bilstein 5100 Series Adjustable Shock•
KYB AGX Adjustable Gas Shocks & Struts See all shocks.
If your Corvette shocks need to be replaced,
Tire Rack can help. For example, if you drive a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette C6 (like the one pictured), you might be interested in the following:
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KONI Sport Shocks:
"They made my Integra look so sexy and the ride quality is still very good. These shocks and springs are very good!" — Tire Rack Consumer Review, Acura Integra, TN
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Bilstein HD Shocks: "Fantastic ride. I'm using the Bilstein HD in the rear and KONI Sport in the front. Wow what a ride and handling! Fun and safe to drive." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, Audi A6 2.7T, NY
See all shocks and struts.
At
Tire Rack, we'll do our best to end your exhaustive search for
shock absorbers online. We've developed our inventory by compiling some of the industry's best suspension products.
Search our stock by vehicle. It's easy! We'll generate a list of suitable suspension products, like shock absorbers, springs and strut boots—all of which are ready to ship from one of our distribution centers.
You can also search by brand:
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Bilstein•
Eibach•
H&R•
Hotchkis•
KONI
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KYBRegardless, you'll find the information you need to make an educated purchase. If not,
contact us. Our team of performance specialists would be happy to help you find shock absorbers.
Greetings, in order to add a little credibility to my ramblings let me begin by saying I was a working manager in a retail tire store for 28 years. My responsibilites included everything form hiring and firing to overseeing accounting and training. I have seen and worked on tire and wheel applications from bicycles and wheelbarrows to Buicks, Porshes and pick up trucks.
My personality requires me to gather as much information as I can to make the best decision possible for the situation. Whether you have questions about all weather tires Bridgestone Blizzaks or Bilstein shocks if I do not have the answer have the resources to locate the answers.
Until next time, Bart
At Tire Rack, we make it really easy to buy shocks online.
Search by vehicle, and we'll recommend the best suspension options for your car, light truck or suv. We've done the research, comparisons and testing. From
Bilstein to
KYB,
KONI and
more— every brand we offer is an industry leader that meets our strictest standards.
Shocks are an integral part of the suspension system. They help maintain tire performance and driver comfort. Want to learn more? Check out the
suspension tech information we've compiled. And if you've still got questions, our knowledgable sales specialists are always ready to help. Just call 1-800-461-5527.
After hitting 60,000 miles on the my Mini Cooper S, I could tell it was time (and maybe a little late) for replacement shock absorbers. The car wasn't settling as quickly after dips in road and small bumps were becoming much more noticeable. I considered shocks from a few different ma
nufacturers like
KYB, KONI and Bilstein. But after reading the shock absorber reviews on
tirerack.com, I decided to go for the
KONI FSD Damper Set. I have had great experiences in the past with Koni shocks, so I had high hopes for the Damper Set.
The customer reviews were correct...the Koni FSD Damper Set was fantastic. The handling was improved with quicker response to steering inputs and less bounce after bumps or unsettling maneuvers. But true to the customer feedback, the ride quality actually improved absorbing bumps in a more subtle fashion than the stock shocks.
The Koni FSD Damper Set is a definite step up from standard shock absorbers, but there are also a huge step up in ride quality and performance.
