It's time to replace the shock absorbers on my 2006 Suburban. I've been using it more for towing/moving things and towing a small trailer lately, so I decided to look for a damper that offers a little more stiffness without being too harsh and without breaking the budget . After doing a little research and reading other reviews of these shock absorbers, I decided to give it a try. They certainly look impressive compared to a traditional gas strut. The rear seems a bit higher than before, but I didn't measure the height of the bumper so I can't say for sure. The unloaded handling is slightly firmer than before, but doesn't feel harsh. Although I wish I had them when I was pulling 32.8ft pressure boards plus 12.80lb bags of quick concrete a few weeks ago, but next time I will! If you have already replaced shock absorbers, the installation is no different than any other shock absorber. Just take the entire weight of the car off the suspension and put it on. In my particular case, I needed a small jack to raise the bottom wheel assembly about half an inch to get the bottom bolt in (the top one installed first), but otherwise the installation went smoothly. I trust the name Monroe. Hopefully they will serve me and Suburban well for years to come.