I just replaced all tie rods, all shock absorbers and brake pads. I wasn’t too sure on the tie rods and shocks but your videos clarified a lot and you didn’t excessively talk and play dumb background music. Just wanted to say thanks.
Don’t forget to put the shaft bushing/spacer between the rubber bushings on the top shaft. If ya don’t , the shock will bounce around in the upper mount!!!!!!
Thank you🙂...not sure, some shocks come with double nut and others with lock nuts..but i would expect a more well known brand like monroe to include locknuts
I skip method 1 and 2 when it comes to the top nut I prefer method 3 is just "cut it off" 😉 You took off the tire.... why all the extra work geeshhh could swear they recommend leaving tire on and not jacking it up. Just get a couple heavy cable ties or tie wire compress the shock then strap or wire it so it will not open back up then bolt the bottom of the shock clip the wire or strap aa you direct the top of the shock trough the hole as it opens. Very simple and saves tons of time but ofc you will need a grinder or sawzall for cutting.
Lol yea i guess cutting things can work but not my preferred go to if the parts come off...now if theyre rusted or stripped then i may cut em...if i left wheel on..i wouldn't be able to get good camera angles🙂
Its the same as the 4wd version and i believe the 1500hd...but theres certain ones that have 2 smaller bolts on the lower mount..ud have to peek under to see the design of the shock..if it looks the same then yes.
I did a leveling kit on a 01 a 5lb sledge and shit loads of pb blaster wasn’t enough, I had to use a pneumatic air hammer hitting the bar out of the key. I also hit on the torsion bar with the 5lb sledge while using the air hammer and that’s finally what busted it free. One side came apart easy the last side turned into a project
I just replaced all tie rods, all shock absorbers and brake pads. I wasn’t too sure on the tie rods and shocks but your videos clarified a lot and you didn’t excessively talk and play dumb background music. Just wanted to say thanks.
Thats awesome👍 great job! Thank you, im so glad to be able to help🙂
Perfect video man. No flab startup screen, 10 min blab and mentioned but and bolt size. Thanks bud
Thank you🙂
Thank you for using terms that regular people can understand, great job.
Thank you🙂
You didn't get all technical you just showed us how to do it thanks and I did hit the like button....Chevy Rocks...
Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it
You should make more video off ypur work bcs your video are clear as montain water 🤘
Thank man. Didn't realize how easy trucks are. Big help!
Anytime🙂 thank you
Thanks bro! I was able to tackle my Chevy this morning. Thanks for your help.
Thats awesome...great job🙂
Great video. Helpful and informative. My 2002 Silverado has a little different mount at bottom of shock but I got much from this video.
Thank you🙂
@@backyardchevy328 is this the same/similar as changing them on an 08 tahoe?
@@hitmanm818 unfortunately no, the 2008 tahoe has struts in the front meaning its the shock and spring together
Yours is 2wd
excellent camera work and informative video
Thank you🙂
Thank you for this information and clear video. Well done.
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Like the wind chimes
Right on. Good info. Needed the bolt and nut size so I didn't have to look
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Most helpful video so far. Thanks 👍
You are a beast for this video bro, many thanks
Thank you🙂 really appreciate it🙂
Much appreciated. Concise and well presented
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Outstanding video and education. Thank you!
Thank you, greatly appreciate it🙂
Hi there I like all your videos I wish you could make one of pcv replacement for chevy avalanche. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much i really appreciate you supporting my channel and videos🙂 and i will definitely do one as soon as i do a service on it again
Hell ya! Thank you!
Dropping the nut, very realistic.
Lol very much so
Great work.. Change that rotted bump stop while yur at it
Thank you🙂 yes definitely
4:52 would that be bad every time you jack the truck up the shock would be holding up the tire and control arm?
would have been nice to see those lower shock bushings get replaced, mine were so done that you could see daylight through the rubber outers
Yea those are definitely bad lol...they would have to be pressed out and pressed back in, some will come out easier than others
Thank you very much
Glad to be able to help🙂👍
Don’t forget to put the shaft bushing/spacer between the rubber bushings on the top shaft. If ya don’t , the shock will bounce around in the upper mount!!!!!!
It depends on the shock and the bushings it uses..the ones i used dont require those
Great video, thanks !
Thank you🙂
Good job explaining,
Would like to ask MONROE SHOCKS
WHY IN THE HELL THEY DON'T PROVIDE
A LOCK NUT SO IT WILL NEVER COME OFF-UNLESS YOU TAKE IT OFF?
Thank you🙂...not sure, some shocks come with double nut and others with lock nuts..but i would expect a more well known brand like monroe to include locknuts
Gracias so I did
Gracias por el apoyo🙂
Great video
Thank you🙂
I’m having a hard time finding the front shocks, can someone help me out. My local store couldn’t figure it out
Where are u looking for em? What year make and model? 2wd or 4wd engine? I do got some linked in the description of the video from amazon.
Most instructions I have *read* say to leave the tires on. Did you feel it couldn't be done without the tires off?
It can be done, but for video purposes i took the wheels off...gives better angles on the bolts and what im doing.
Thank You the video help me and the comment to.I go to change those shocks with the tires on right now...looks easy
I skip method 1 and 2 when it comes to the top nut I prefer method 3 is just "cut it off" 😉 You took off the tire.... why all the extra work geeshhh could swear they recommend leaving tire on and not jacking it up. Just get a couple heavy cable ties or tie wire compress the shock then strap or wire it so it will not open back up then bolt the bottom of the shock clip the wire or strap aa you direct the top of the shock trough the hole as it opens. Very simple and saves tons of time but ofc you will need a grinder or sawzall for cutting.
Lol yea i guess cutting things can work but not my preferred go to if the parts come off...now if theyre rusted or stripped then i may cut em...if i left wheel on..i wouldn't be able to get good camera angles🙂
Same process for a 1500 2001?
Its the same as the 4wd version and i believe the 1500hd...but theres certain ones that have 2 smaller bolts on the lower mount..ud have to peek under to see the design of the shock..if it looks the same then yes.
Thanks. Subbed
Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it
Dude..thanks
Anytime🙂...thank you
Was the ride noticeably smoother?
Definitely, it was bouncing around everywhere and on stops itd dip bad..after it was so much better
What shocks did you use?
I used the autozone brand duralast shocks
Do you have anything on torsion key replacement 05 Silverado , in the rust belt?
Unfortunately no, but if i do have to anytime soon ill be sure to make a video on it.
I did a leveling kit on a 01 a 5lb sledge and shit loads of pb blaster wasn’t enough, I had to use a pneumatic air hammer hitting the bar out of the key. I also hit on the torsion bar with the 5lb sledge while using the air hammer and that’s finally what busted it free. One side came apart easy the last side turned into a project
So you really don’t have to jack it up unless that top nut won’t catch?
If that top nut catches u wont have to lift up on the control arm
so if i pull the shock apart thats bad right?
Like it pulled apart when removing it? Or u wanna take it apart for fun?
What if you have a 4 inch lift?
it depends if they kept stock setup..they sell shocks that are same but longer for the lift
where is ur sprting...... do yall forgot......?
you forgot to put anti seize on the bolts
U dont wanna use antiseize..u want the bolts and nuts to hold..antiseize might allow them to loosen up
Thats 4x4 version front shocks
Yes
Oh wow it’s that easy?
Yes, its not too bad🙂
@@backyardchevy328 the 2 rubber parts ( literally forgot the name of them) disappeared from my front struts
Ron