24-187237 Rear Shock for GM Tahoe/Avalanche

I gave this product 5 stars, but I was a bit unhappy when I found out months later that you need to change the springs as well. I believe this applies in some or most cases. If your vehicle has the ZW7 (Nivomat) suspension, these shocks will work, but you need to replace the springs also! The original Sachs shocks are higher pressure and designed to work with the stock springs, supporting some of the vehicle weight. The Bilstein shocks do not support the vehicle. I noticed no difference with an empty vehicle, but loaded or hauling a trailer could be a problem if you do not replace the springs. You need to replace the stock springs with the Bilstein springs, 199020 for my vehicle. Nice ride, but added work and another $120 or so.

Great shock for the money. Well engineered and well made. Quality materials and welds!!! All good!!!

I installed these on my wife's Yukon after I lowered it 4" in the back and added shock drop mounts. Rides good and I am always happy with Bilstein, as I have installed them on my truck as well.

The rod shield look ugly, its sagging as it is installed diagonally in my truck. Bad wield workmanship very dirty.

UPDATE, LONG TERM REVIEW: I bought them with confidence after all the reviews I read and from recommendations from ppl in the industry and other buyers. Now, less than 5yrs after purchase, both rears are blown. I didn't beat them. Used them for what they're for: daily driving, long and short travels, occasionally towing the rv and driving them on dirt/fire roads on a few occasions during hunting season. No big deal, they have a lifetime limited warranty so I contacted Amazon, which does not provide support for them anymore since 2021. Then contacted Bilstein's customer care and that's why I changed my review rom 3 to 1 star. I had to contact them 3 times to finally have someone get in touch with me, after more than a week. The person who got in touch with me asked for details on my purchase and pictures of the blown shocks. Sent everything within a few hours of their request. That was April 16. As of today May 1st, I am still waiting for news from their customer care crew. Nevermind. I need new shocks, so I will buy another brand's locally. Beware when buying some car parts on Amazon. Lesson learned. Will buy locally now. The best I could have bought for my Suburban! Improved handling over worn stock, can't wait to see if I'm gonna feel any improvement towing the tt soon. Easy install, very good looks, love 'em so far. PRODUCT IS OF EXCELLENT QUALITY! The only reason I gave 3 stars is because of Amazon delivery. I ordered a pair of these. The 1st one arrived fairly late considering I'm a PRIME member and they were prime items. It arrived 10 days after I ordered them. BUT the 2nd one was delayed 3 TIMES!!! Was supposed to arrive around June 17-19; received a notification from Amazon on the 19th to say it would arrive a few days later. Finally arrived on the 25th. It's not the 1st time it happens on PRIME items lately. Tried to tell Amazon of the delivery problems, never been able. Was really disapointed w. my deliveries lately.