Search of the forum turned up nothing. These were highly recommended by the local Off-Road Shop to help resolve the road vibration on my 2007 Silverado Classic 4WD CCSB LBZ. Anyone ever hear of these. Website is under the first word, Sulastic.
NickWith respect to Sulastic I have been getting a ton of PM's and emails about this subject.
That email from Sulastic is not a good theory. I talked to Sulastic and the engineer and I swapped info and I feel they were too fast in responding with that statement. Shocks control the suspension movement. They don't hold load so that doesn't make sense in my book. It would be like saying you should use 1500 springs on a 2500 because you have Bilsteins. Bilstein shocks have been the number one shock upgrade for GM owners to project a better ride, and that in itself has been proven and many members can testify to that. So compensating for a Bilstein with a 1500 shackle doesn't make sense. In theory, dropping to a 1500 shackle would decrease your load capacity.
Sulastic shackles have been a GREAT suspension upgrade and I am glad we have become a dealer for them. All the trucks we have done the Sulastics on have Bilsteins paired with the correct shackle per truck - all has been great.
Nor-Cal Nick
Well that's where getting the right shackle kit for your truck comes in. 2500HD then order the 2500HD shackle and all is fine. If you are towing a large trailer and alot of weight air bags are highly recommend.How about towing heavy with the Sulastics and no air bags at stock ride height, are the shackles holding up?
Which bilstein shock works best with the sulastic springs? I know its in the 5100 series but which one is recommended? Is it the same one that would otherwise be used without the sulastic springs? Is there any improvement, or is there any point in changing to bilsteins from stock shocks in the rear with the sulastic springs? Nick what you think?
rydnhi4x4 do u have any new pictures of ur truck running ur new stance.
:thankyou2Thank you Nick for the Bilsteins that seem to be perfectly valved for my stock setup along with the sulastics that got installed today together and WOW, what a difference !!! Not my Lexus, by absolutely makes me happy about driving the truck again and I know the wife & kids are going to appreciate it as well on our next road trip...![]()
Still totally satisfied w/Sulastics & Bilsteins.NorCal Nick installed the Sulastics for me last week. They eliminate that immediate spring-to-frame harshness induced at every bump. They also eliminate the annoying rear end whip-vibration (spring-stutter?) immediately after a bump. The Bilsteins had already tamed it quite a bit, but the Sulastic shackles totally damp it out.
Just back from 300+ miles on NorCal freeways, and I'm totally satisfied with the Sulastics, drop-version.
Do these really help with the dreaded 55 mph shake. I have it bad!