Need help deciding what shocks to buy for my 1997 chevy tahoe?

[Jefrey A]

Went ot autozone and was told that they has some gabriel guardian shocks that where $17 each some gabrial ultra for $30 each and then they had some bilstein for $60 each. The man said to go with the $17 ones and said they wasn't that big of a difference. I dont know if its like most things you get what you pay for or if their isn't any really much difference between them. I dont go off roading but i do drive on the highway alot and alot of city driving as well. Looking for what the difference would be if I bought each one of these and if their is a better shock out their for the money.

[Brad J]

Springs that cheap are likely going to be very similar. But I'll tell you they are both un-tested.

Shocks that cost $200+ a piece are engineered and tested to ensure that they are reliable, efficient and properly applied.

But it's probably not worth it for you to spend more than the minimum if you're just daily driving. Buy whatever has lifetime warranty. Then find out what lifetime means for that product.