Will Bilsteins work on my 2000 and newer Chevrolet or GMC SUV?
On the 2000 and newer Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, and Tahoe, and the GMC Yukon, GM offered three different suspension options. For the standard suspension, the Bilstein shocks will work without modification. For the Self Leveling suspension, the rear springs must be replaced (Bilstein Part 199020 for the 1500’s, and 199021 for the 2500’s), and if you have the Auto-Ride suspension, the Bilstein shocks will not work at all. To determine if you have the standard or self leveling suspension, you need to look at the rear shocks. If the main shock body is about 2.5″ in diameter, you have the standard suspension. If you the shocks are about 3.25″ in diameter, you have the self leveling suspension and need the auxiliary springs mentioned above. In order to determine which combination will work, you will need to know whether your vehicle is 2WD or 4WD, 1500 or 2500, and which suspension configuration you have. These springs are not available for online purchase, but we will be happy to take
