Bilstein® - B8 5100 Series Driver or Passenger Side Monotube Smooth Body Shock Absorber

56 reviews|Item # 82608699
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2003 Chevy Avalanche
    Notes:
    • It’s recommended to replace shock or strut in pairs (passenger and driver side at the same time).
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    Features

    • Individually engineered for a wide array of specific vehicles and lift combinations
    • Monotube gas pressure technology
    • Easy to install; direct bolt-on; no modification required
    • Multi-layer zinc finish is the most durable in the industry
    • 5100 Series provides the most comprehensive range of vehicle applications
    • Lifetime Warranty

    Product Details

    Chevy Avalanche 2003, B8 5100 Series Driver or Passenger Side Monotube Smooth Body Shock Absorber by Bilstein®. Quantity: 1 per Pack. Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorbers are designed as a direct fit solution for lifted trucks and SUV’s. These shock absorbers feature a monotube design which provides consistent fade free performance. B8 5100 shock absorbers utilize a unique, velocity sensitive, digressive piston which reacts to changing road conditions. All B8 5100 shock absorbers are tuned for each specific application to assure optimal performance is achieved. B8 5100 shock absorbers offer a significant improvement in ride quality, handling, and comfort.

    Gas Pressure Technology. Over time, the mono-tube gas pressure technology developed by Bilstein has established itself as a standard in automotive construction. This technology involves keeping the oil in the absorber under pressure, which prevents it from foaming when temperatures and loads are increasing. As a result, full damping power is retained even when the system is placed under extreme stress, a feature that can be observed in the self-lowering piston.

    Mono-tube Upside-Down Technology. The original and best: The original mono-tube gas pressure shock absorbers bore the Bilstein name, and still responsible for producing the best there is. Bilstein’s mono-tube technology is the number-one choice in motorsports and series-production sports cars: no other type gives engineers the same freedom to choose the perfect installation location or position (e.g. Upside-Down technology).

    Road-Tested by Bilstein. To achieve that celebrated Bilstein driving experience, Bilstein engineers rely on not only technology that is truly at the cutting edge, but also something that has withstood the test of time: how it feels to the driver. As a result, all of high-performance absorbers, as well as sport suspensions and threaded ride height adjustable kits, undergo a rigorous testing programme. On the Nürburgring and in own test centre at the Papenburg test track, drivers test how balanced the driving characteristics of various vehicles are in a variety of different driving situations. Only when they have passed this programme of tests with distinction are they allowed to bear the Bilstein name. This way, they can guarantee that celebrated Bilstein driving experience.

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    5 of 5
    Front Shock 5100
    Arrived on time, easy enough to install. Ride feels better than the old stock electric controlled shocks.
    Posted by William (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) / April 10, 20252002 Chevy Suburban
    2 of 5
    Not for Stock Ride Height
    Installed these on a stock ride height 1500 and they are very rough riding, at slow speeds large cracks in the pavement are killer and hit hard enough to rattle the dash, they get better at highway speed. Unless your truck is leveled or lifted go with the 4600 Bilstein.
    Posted by Cullen (Delano, MN) / July 14, 20202006 Chevy Silverado 1500
    5 of 5
    Bilstein 5100
    I installed these shocks on a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a leveling kit. They fit good even with the leveling kit. These shocks were easy to install. They look great. The ride on the truck is much smoother and everything seems to be tighter and quieter.
    Posted by Trey (Casper, WY) / July 23, 20152006 Chevy Silverado
    4 of 5
    Posted by Audrey (Sykesville, MD) / May 19, 20152006 Hummer H3
    5 of 5
    Posted by Eric (Midland, MI) / April 27, 20152004 Dodge Ram
    5 of 5
    Bilstein 5100 Front Shock
    The shocks themselves look great, I ordered 2 front along with 2 rear shocks. The performance since putting them on, especially since my originals I found were shot(at least the fronts) has been astounding although the truck to me rides better than it ever did and is surprisingly smooth. Installation was fairly smooth, although it was a bit of a pain compressing the shock to bring it up where it needed to be bolted in but that's to be expected of a working shock. It's not very complicated at all on a Chevy 2500 and most existing hardware save for the nut at the top(new one is supplied to fit shock threads) of the front shock is re-used. Awesome product; would and will order these again whether I hit another 50k-100k miles or buy a new truck.
    Posted by Jace (Sunrise, FL) / February 22, 20152009 Chevy Silverado
    4 of 5
    Bilstein 5100 Series For 08 Tahoe
    08 Z71 Tahoe. Perfect shock over stock, clean, holds my trailer better. Very pleased and TRUCKiD was very helpful.
    Posted by Chris (Leonardo, NJ) / January 20, 20152013 GMC Yukon
    5 of 5
    Good Deal, Smooth Ride
    Smooth ride and awesome control on the mountains of West "By God" Virginia.
    Posted by Josh (Mineral Wells, WV) / December 20, 20142004 Chevy Tahoe
    5 of 5
    Made Her Ride Better Than a New One.
    Really nice ride and control, after installing these shiny beasts.
    Posted by Josh (Mineral Wells, WV) / December 20, 20142004 Chevy Tahoe
    5 of 5
    Good Shocks Good Deal
    Love Bilstein shocks. Best price is at TRUCKiD. Fast shipping too.
    Posted by Nelsen (Mcdonough, GA) / December 18, 20142005 Chevy Silverado