Shock recommendations for 3" 5" drop

[hdhomer]

It is time for me to replace my shocks on my 01 Tahoe. I have the McGaughy's 3", 5" kit installed. They recommend that you use stock shocks in the front and their shocks in the rear. I have been running this setup 4 yrs. Anyone have better results with any of the aftermarket shocks? I'd like a little smoother ride. My truck always felt like it bottomed out in the rear. Thanks,

 

[boostaholic]

Foxes or rancho rs9000XLs, the stock length h3 application works great for these trucks with a 3-4" drop. You should also look into running a smaller bumpstop out back and getting some travel back
http://www.djmsuspension.com/Articles/FreeTravel.htm

 

[Mr.Klean]

You could also run some McGaughys helper bags in the rear so you don't bottom out. I run about 6lbs in mine and don't ever bottom out anymore.

Oh and I run Doetsch Tech Nitro Slammers on all 4 corners..

 

[boostaholic]

Word on the doetsch techs, those helper bags are gonna be the softest bumpstop you can find too.