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Review on ๐Ÿš— ACDelco Advantage 520-396 Gas Charged Rear Shock Absorber: Boost Your Vehicle's Stability and Comfort! by Tim York

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Stiff ride, improved steering

I've only driven it a few hundred miles, installed on a Suburban where the old shocks floated and rolled like a boat, even the new urethane stabilizer bar parts didn't fix it. I changed the front shock absorbers to regular ones, it still floats. They are installed at the rear, firstly they are 30% larger in diameter. They feel stiff at first, after a while I realized I put more air pressure in the tires to make the old shocks ride stiffer. So 36 to 34 psi felt good. On the freeway, they shine with a tight steering feel, even in tricky emergencies, lane changes are crisp. Better for towing, heavy passengers, maybe worse for washboard, potholed city streets, Tahoe might ride differently on a shorter body. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable stable ride.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Fine