CenFL Avalanche
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- Aug 16, 2014
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On Thursday I had Bilstein 5100's installed at all four corners of my 2007 Avy Z71. I went with the 1.18 lift adjustment for the front and don't regret it. The running boards are level with the ground now. I could have gone for the next higher adjustment, which would had made the front/rear wheel opening to tire distance look more equal, but then the running board would have inclined up at the front of the truck.
Bottom line; the ride is much better and I look forward to driving the truck more. Since having them installed, I've been over many railroad crossings, brick roads, and rough asphalt. Before installing the shocks, these encounters were very uncomfortable and rocked the Avy. With the bilsteins, they now feel like minor road imperfections.
I had some people tell me that bilsteins give a rough feel. I have to disagree. These shocks provide a solid, comfortable ride IMO.
Bottom line; the ride is much better and I look forward to driving the truck more. Since having them installed, I've been over many railroad crossings, brick roads, and rough asphalt. Before installing the shocks, these encounters were very uncomfortable and rocked the Avy. With the bilsteins, they now feel like minor road imperfections.
I had some people tell me that bilsteins give a rough feel. I have to disagree. These shocks provide a solid, comfortable ride IMO.