ROUGH COUNTRY 0-4" N3 REAR SHOCKS ; 07-26 SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500

Chevy Silverado Shocks: 1500 vs HD, Front or Rear and Lift Height

This guide is for Chevrolet Silverado owners in Canada replacing shocks or matching them to a lift. Start with three questions: is your truck a 1500 or a 2500HD/3500HD, do you need front or rear shocks, and how much lift does it have now?

A shock absorber controls how quickly the spring compresses and rebounds. Shocks are matched to a ride height range, so confirm the lift height on your truck before ordering. A rear shock made for a stock 1500 and one made for a 7-inch lift on an HD are different parts.

What to check first on your Silverado

Each product page lists the years, makes and models it fits; use the vehicle selector to filter to your truck.

Silverado 1500

Rough Country 0-4" rear

The Rough Country 0-4" N3 Rear Shocks for the 07-26 Silverado/Sierra 1500 are made for trucks lifted 0-4 inches. Rough Country says they replace the factory rear shocks to control suspension travel at the raised ride height. The title covers several generations, so the product page is where to confirm your exact year and configuration.

ReadyLift shock extender

The ReadyLift Suspension Shock Absorber Extender is not a shock. ReadyLift says it lets you keep the factory shocks or factory-length shocks, extending them approximately 2 inches eye-to-eye, and calls it a great addition when installing a ReadyLift rear block kit. Its title names no vehicle, so check the fitment table on the product page for your years and trim. More: ReadyLift.

Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD

Rough Country splits HD shocks by position and range. The Rough Country 3.5-4.5" N3 Front Shocks for the 11-19 Silverado / Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD are made for trucks lifted 3.5-4.5 inches and replace the factory front shocks. At the back, the Rough Country 3.5-7.5" N3 Rear Shocks for the 01-19 Silverado / Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD cover a wider 3.5-7.5 inch range. Note the different year spans: the front is titled 11-19 and the rear 01-19. More: Rough Country Shocks & Struts.

Bilstein for the 2007-2013 Silverado 1500

For the 2007-2013 truck, the Bilstein B8 5100 Rear Shocks (BIL24-293082) are titled for the 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Bilstein describes the B8 5100 as a direct-fit 46mm monotube for lifted trucks and SUVs, with a velocity-sensitive, digressive piston that reacts to changing road conditions. The title gives no lift range, so check the product page before ordering. More: Bilstein.

Before you order

Confirm 1500 or HD, years, position and current lift, then browse Shocks, Struts & Suspension. If new shocks are part of a lift, our Chevy Silverado lift kit guide covers the kits by generation. After a winter of road salt, spring tire changeover is a good time to look at shocks and mounts. Prices are in Canadian dollars and orders ship across Canada.

FAQ

Do Silverado 1500 shocks fit a 2500HD?

Not the ones in this guide. The Rough Country 0-4" rear is titled for the 07-26 Silverado/Sierra 1500; the HD shocks are titled for the Silverado / Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD.

What does a shock extender do?

ReadyLift says its extender lets you keep factory or factory-length shocks, adding approximately 2 inches eye-to-eye, and pairs it with a ReadyLift rear block kit.

Which rear shock suits a lifted Silverado 1500?

The Rough Country 0-4" N3 rear is titled for 0-4 inches on the 07-26 Silverado/Sierra 1500. Bilstein builds the B8 5100 for lifted trucks; check its product page for the range.

Do front and rear ranges match on an HD?

Not always. Rough Country titles its HD front 3.5-4.5" (11-19) and its HD rear 3.5-7.5" (01-19). Read both titles before buying a set.

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