I’m 16 years old and I love your videos cause you show how to fix things and put new things in thanks for making these vids to make me more smart on cars and trucks 🙏🏽
I just rebuilt the front end of my Yukon, new upper and lower control arms, hubs, sway bar links, shocks, and belltech drop knuckles. The rear end drop comes next weekend. Front sits awesome and the new joints definitely tightened it up. Those bilsteins are definitely an upgrade tho👍
This is one of my favorite "project" cars on RUclips. It's simple, and all the modifications that you have done, like the new wheels and the infotainment were super nice, and not something straight out of a slammed supra. Congrats my dude!
Absolutely love how you cover the entire process in these videos! Keep up the solid work. Really helps when i work on my Tahoe. Been considering upgrading the shocks since i've seen other people upgrade to the Bilsteins as well, but am unsure how it would affect the "air ride".
@@magaly3424 I don't believe the air ride suspension is compatible . I could be wrong when you search for shocks on various auto parts suppliers websites it usually gives you options and says compatible with or without whatever suspension package your tahoe Is equipped with. Check out carid website lots of options and gives you options based on vehicle subpackage.
I used to have an 08 Tacoma TRD Off-Road that had Bilstein Shocks and Like you said it Felt like it road on Rails. I loved that suspension setup. I now Drive a 2016 Chevy Silverado and the suspension is way to soft for my liking. I've been contemplating swapping to Bilsteins to see if it would add some firmness to the suspension but I guess that is not the case.
Always check the RPO numbers to see what Suspension came on your vehicle and you might be surprised to find out what it comes with. Plus how much better it will ride with the correct shocks. Factory parts are always worth it
I just put a touch country leveling kit and it made a massive difference, I have about 260k. Had original front shocks, and they were completely gone, I could compress them and they stayed compressed.
Those were original! I put the same Bilstein shocks in the front of my 06 Yukon 4x4. I did order new shock bushings from GM as they are more heavy duty, and have that sleeve to eat up the large hole in the upper frame mount.
I looked at every Tahoe mod you've done now I'm looking for one to do the same, inspiring, oh and my dodge magnum ain't got the much space lol 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Oh wow...in February , I put the same shocks in my 05’ , silver birch z71. I also did the upper control arms, poly sway bar bushings and end links while I was at it. Massive difference. It’s not wallowing like a pig now.
I had an 01 Tahoe and it was the same for me, no real difference in feeling when I replaced the shocks. I got more of a difference from changing the tires and springs.
Before you replace the washer fluid reservoir check your washer fluid pump itself. I have an 03 Silverado and my dad had an 04 Silverado and both of them leaked washer fluid. Turns out the washer fluid pump housing is made from plastic and it eventually cracks causing it to leak washer fluid. Replaced just the washer fluid pump on both trucks and no more leak.
I put rancho shocks on mine after a lift kit, I made so much of a difference in ride quality on mine. But I had to cut the stud off before I took the nut off on the front
Had about the same experience with my ‘03 Z71 Silverado. Replaced the shocks with some ProComp ES3000’s I got a helluva deal on and I’m happy with them. Down the road, I’ll get some new, better shocks, but I’m fixing up this rusty coastal Chevy for my first truck so I don’t have money to throw around for long travel Bilsteins or Kings🤷🏼♂️. That’s gotta go towards new leaf springs which are completely cooked. Made in Mexico smh.
Just had to replace my water pump on my 05 Tahoe. It was the original one and it had 139,000 miles on that and also I had changed out the serpentine and a/c belt belts that were also original.
I had the 4600 Bilstein and honestly I ended up buying the originals shocks that came in my gmc 1500. I loved how the shocks felt in cold days but in warmer days they sucked idk if climate played a roll on the shocks. Last thing about the 4600 is I kept bottoming out..?
I just ordered a new set of shocks about a week ago and got them today for my 2004 Tahoe.. your video helped me out a TON.. saved a lot of money by doing it myself…
I had a bear of a time getting the passenger front top nut off the shock. I ended up using my impact wrench and was able to work it off. Driver's side was cake. The hydroboost was leaking power steering fluid all over the top nut, so the impact just zinged it right off.
I have a 05 tahoe with 232k miles. Changing shocks now and the front were original. The rear have some pretty beefy Sachs shocks(15029588 txu). Not sure if they are original or not, not a lot of info to read up on. These shocks still look really good, rubber is just starting to crack. I'm about 200 pounds and after I took them off i can't compress them a single cnt hair.(due to being for heavier loads perhaps and that's why its so much more beefy than the replacement ones?) I'm replacing but not sure I really need too.. Bought it with 202k miles
I saw one of your more recent videos where you went back to the stock 17" wheels. Did going up to 18" really make the ride stiffer that it made you go back to the original?
Just finished putting 2010 Silverado/Tahoe 13" front brakes on my 2003 suburban. This is a direct bolt on swap and only requirement is the wheels need to be 18" to clear. Would make for a great video on the Tahoe and relatively cheap
I’ve been looking forward to doing this, so I’m glad it actually is a bolt on deal. I already have 18’s so it looks like I just need to find a set of calipers!
Daniel Lizarraga thanks, I have always used MONROES in a lifetime from Indiana( now in Hekena Valley, no real MONROE/ Tenneco Service here):: relooking at BILSTEIn( had KONI ONCE , on TransAM SPECIAL ED).....
I have the same color and model of the Tahoe that you have but it was made 2002. Do you know how to change the center consoles lock? I tried the ignition key but it doesn’t work, so I’m thinking I’ll have to change the console lock in order to have it locked properly, and I don’t know how to do that 😂.
You needa replace those lower ball joints or lower control arms also upper with swaybqr links and bushings maybe yout outter and inner rods I guarantee you it be super smooth oh and your rear sway barlinks and bushings should help
I have a 2005 suburban with 194000 miles and I need new shocks. Mine has the auto ride suspension (that has been bad for as long as I can remember) would these shocks work with vehicles equipped with air ride suspension ( I want to convert it to an independent suspension and get rid of air ride as I do not tow often). If you had any advice I would greatly appreciate it :)
i have a question, i know this video is semi old but, i replaced all 4 shocks on my 05 however, Are the front bump stops supposed to be resting on the control arm?
Hey how is going every one You had air ride suspencion? Is bilstein shock the best choice ? How those air bags work? I recently got a yukon xl rear stock shocks are bad one in the front is bad so i need to replace front and rear but no more air ride suspencion also i need to tow to full capacity i havent but i will what kind of convertion kit brand will be the best choice i appreciate you all Good comments and advice from experience i wanna get some bilsteins shocks front/back Air bags i heard they dont last and is not an easy job to replace them also thinking on getting some let me know what you guys think thanks
192k on my '04 Suburban and front shocks need to be replaced. Don't have too much $ to spend on it right now but do want to get it done. Does anybody have any recommendations on front shocks at a reasonable price online? Thanks in advance!
So I have an 05 suburban. The front end feels so loose and feels super floaty especially when I get on it. It’s sketchy it doesn’t feel planted. I feel like the shocks are shot but idk. I’ve replaced a lot of components in the steering and nothing is fixing it. I get this pull when driving down a straight road like it like to walk. I have to pin the wheel the other way to keep straight.
Just picked up a pair of their adjustable struts for my '14 Armada. Supposed to cure the massive bump steer issue in these monsters. Nothing like new parts! :D
I had a leak in my washer system on my 05 Sierra, ended up being the pump split open from freezing in SW PA weather and it was leaking out the sides of the pump not the reservoir itself
@LsxMatt curious to what year your Tahoe is and what rear suspension you have? my assumption is not the "smooth ride" (ZW7 RPO Code) or "auto ride" (Z55) premium suspensions and that yours is just the conventional (Z71 and Z66 RPO Codes) ?
Thanks, definitely some work: reminds me my 77 TA SPEC ED( to “KONI”, TOUGH job, rode a little rough),& my 70:DODGE CORONET 383/( to MONROE Overloads,etc:): definitely improvements in Tracking,& hadndling.. THE LAST 15 years I have left STRUTS/ Shocks to my Mechanics...... to difficult, etc. : & downsizing to Helena VALLEY MT.........DO MISS WORKIJG A LOT ON Vehicles,...INTERESTINGLY, getting ready to have 2007 GMC Canyon !new Shocks ( now Monroe @90,000mi), and 2015 SODGE JOURNEY 4 CYL@70,000 miles,....MONROE Dealer here not interested( one strut may be leakin* slightly) on “ Lifetime MONROES”.. MAUBE SWITCH TO the ones you used ( always used MONROES, BEING FROM INDIANA( INDY 500 ads & good experience with Tenneco/ Monroe with previous: always all four Shocks on several vehicles,)
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The best generation tahoe in style hands down everybody wanted one of these when they first came out especially the Z71 option
I’m 16 years old and I love your videos cause you show how to fix things and put new things in thanks for making these vids to make me more smart on cars and trucks 🙏🏽
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You can go at those front struts from the top. Right in the engine bay, just hit them with an impact
I literally laughed out loud after you compressed the first shock! 🤣😂🤣
I just rebuilt the front end of my Yukon, new upper and lower control arms, hubs, sway bar links, shocks, and belltech drop knuckles. The rear end drop comes next weekend. Front sits awesome and the new joints definitely tightened it up.
Those bilsteins are definitely an upgrade tho👍
This is one of my favorite "project" cars on RUclips. It's simple, and all the modifications that you have done, like the new wheels and the infotainment were super nice, and not something straight out of a slammed supra. Congrats my dude!
Absolutely love how you cover the entire process in these videos! Keep up the solid work. Really helps when i work on my Tahoe. Been considering upgrading the shocks since i've seen other people upgrade to the Bilsteins as well, but am unsure how it would affect the "air ride".
I have a 05 Yukon and love the Tahoe videos. I replaced the front and rear shocks last fall. Those front shocks were a real pain
A link to the new shocks is in the description!
Would these shocks work wit a 2004 tahoe LT model air ride suspension
@@magaly3424 I don't believe the air ride suspension is compatible . I could be wrong when you search for shocks on various auto parts suppliers websites it usually gives you options and says compatible with or without whatever suspension package your tahoe Is equipped with. Check out carid website lots of options and gives you options based on vehicle subpackage.
Brooo yesss finally a Tahoe video man !! Love the Tahoe videos just because I have a Tahoe 😂I do everything to mine as you do to yours
Thanks for the videos i bought my tahoe the beginning of this year and found your videos very helpful keep up the good work
I used to have an 08 Tacoma TRD Off-Road that had Bilstein Shocks and Like you said it Felt like it road on Rails. I loved that suspension setup. I now Drive a 2016 Chevy Silverado and the suspension is way to soft for my liking. I've been contemplating swapping to Bilsteins to see if it would add some firmness to the suspension but I guess that is not the case.
Always check the RPO numbers to see what Suspension came on your vehicle and you might be surprised to find out what it comes with. Plus how much better it will ride with the correct shocks. Factory parts are always worth it
I just put a touch country leveling kit and it made a massive difference, I have about 260k. Had original front shocks, and they were completely gone, I could compress them and they stayed compressed.
Nice to see the Tahoe getting some love again.
Love what you’re doing Matt, you’re an inspiration! Keep killing the game!
I'm impressed your shocks moved. My factory shocks off of my 38k mile Sierra were completely shot.
Love that truck worth doing the shocks, safety and longevity 😎👍sweet job
I agree completely with ya. I have a few of them gm trucks and never could really tell much difference with new Ones. Good vid.
Stephen Johnston so I can just grab some regular Monroe’s and be ok? I don’t do any off reading. Just city and highway driving.
Those were original! I put the same Bilstein shocks in the front of my 06 Yukon 4x4. I did order new shock bushings from GM as they are more heavy duty, and have that sleeve to eat up the large hole in the upper frame mount.
I looked at every Tahoe mod you've done now I'm looking for one to do the same, inspiring, oh and my dodge magnum ain't got the much space lol 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Oh wow...in February , I put the same shocks in my 05’ , silver birch z71. I also did the upper control arms, poly sway bar bushings and end links while I was at it. Massive difference. It’s not wallowing like a pig now.
I love the videos bro 🙌🏽you should do a Tahoe video where u detail the paint
It's gonna be a new truck by the time you're finished with it. Congrats on 50k subs. Won't be long till that's doubled
Thanks!
I was just looking at these! Thanks Matt
I had an 01 Tahoe and it was the same for me, no real difference in feeling when I replaced the shocks. I got more of a difference from changing the tires and springs.
Before you replace the washer fluid reservoir check your washer fluid pump itself. I have an 03 Silverado and my dad had an 04 Silverado and both of them leaked washer fluid. Turns out the washer fluid pump housing is made from plastic and it eventually cracks causing it to leak washer fluid. Replaced just the washer fluid pump on both trucks and no more leak.
My shocks on my 05 only lasted 25,000 miles. I replaced them with KYB's 125K later still rides excellent.
I just installed the 5100’s on my 04 Yukon. I love them
Are you on stock ride height? The 5100 are slightly longer right? My torsion is almost maxed and still sags a bit on the front.
I put rancho shocks on mine after a lift kit, I made so much of a difference in ride quality on mine. But I had to cut the stud off before I took the nut off on the front
Matt nice to see new video about Tahoe, i said again you are amazing! 😉 Thanks again
Here for the Tahoe!! ❤️
Had about the same experience with my ‘03 Z71 Silverado. Replaced the shocks with some ProComp ES3000’s I got a helluva deal on and I’m happy with them. Down the road, I’ll get some new, better shocks, but I’m fixing up this rusty coastal Chevy for my first truck so I don’t have money to throw around for long travel Bilsteins or Kings🤷🏼♂️. That’s gotta go towards new leaf springs which are completely cooked. Made in Mexico smh.
I love your Tahoe series. I want to go wheeling with your Tahoe!!
Just had to replace my water pump on my 05 Tahoe. It was the original one and it had 139,000 miles on that and also I had changed out the serpentine and a/c belt belts that were also original.
235k on my 05 tahoe and I'm suprised just how many parts are still factory off the assembly line.
That specific generation and the one before it chevy was making bulletproof trucks.
Congratulations on 50k subscribers! 🎉
Been waiting for a tahoe video for the longest 😅,, im here for the tahoe build bossman
I had the 4600 Bilstein and honestly I ended up buying the originals shocks that came in my gmc 1500. I loved how the shocks felt in cold days but in warmer days they sucked idk if climate played a roll on the shocks. Last thing about the 4600 is I kept bottoming out..?
I just ordered a new set of shocks about a week ago and got them today for my 2004 Tahoe.. your video helped me out a TON.. saved a lot of money by doing it myself…
Were your rears Nivomat by any chance? What shocks worked for you?
@@mayken6661 they are bilstein shocks all around
@@noosekill nice. And no “Sag” ? You’re happy? Thanks
@Mr. SanAntone there was some at first but I got them tuned up professionally. I'm happy now 😊
I just replaced my original shocks on my 04 Tahoe with 235k. But also added a 6" lift kit.
Nice i was literally contemplating on wether doing this to my tahoe!
I had a bear of a time getting the passenger front top nut off the shock. I ended up using my impact wrench and was able to work it off. Driver's side was cake. The hydroboost was leaking power steering fluid all over the top nut, so the impact just zinged it right off.
I just did the shocks on my Express van. On the front shock, I found you can sawzall the top off, much easier. 👍
Those are the Z71 shocks which you can still buy from Rock auto for pretty cheap. Good for off-roading 👍🏼
I love my 04. About to lift the front and replace the back! 🤪
Thanks for the videos man. I have a 2004 Tahoe z71. How do you like the tires?
I have a 05 tahoe with 232k miles. Changing shocks now and the front were original. The rear have some pretty beefy Sachs shocks(15029588 txu). Not sure if they are original or not, not a lot of info to read up on. These shocks still look really good, rubber is just starting to crack. I'm about 200 pounds and after I took them off i can't compress them a single cnt hair.(due to being for heavier loads perhaps and that's why its so much more beefy than the replacement ones?) I'm replacing but not sure I really need too.. Bought it with 202k miles
Did that subwoofer ever end up fitting and was there a plug already there for it? I think that's a rare option. Especially on a base SLS model.
I'm wondering can I switch out the factory air shocks for some regular shocks
I saw one of your more recent videos where you went back to the stock 17" wheels. Did going up to 18" really make the ride stiffer that it made you go back to the original?
Just finished putting 2010 Silverado/Tahoe 13" front brakes on my 2003 suburban. This is a direct bolt on swap and only requirement is the wheels need to be 18" to clear. Would make for a great video on the Tahoe and relatively cheap
I’ve been looking forward to doing this, so I’m glad it actually is a bolt on deal. I already have 18’s so it looks like I just need to find a set of calipers!
I love those rims
What year Silverado did they come off off
Question: How come you went with these over AC Delco? Looking on Rock Auto
I put bilsteins on my tahoe, and they're definitely worth it compared to auto part shocks. Keep up the hard work Matt!
Daniel Lizarraga thanks, I have always used MONROES in a lifetime from Indiana( now in Hekena Valley, no real MONROE/ Tenneco Service here):: relooking at BILSTEIn( had KONI ONCE , on TransAM SPECIAL ED).....
Did you have the Nvomat (self level)?
Why is it there is always one that has to be trouble?
BTW, did you rotate your tires criss cross or straight front to back, same side?
"It's movin" lol
Is alignment needed after replacing front shocks on a torsion bar front suspension?
My 2004 Tahoe is bounced as hell and I bet it’s my struts but need shocks also
I have the same color and model of the Tahoe that you have but it was made 2002. Do you know how to change the center consoles lock? I tried the ignition key but it doesn’t work, so I’m thinking I’ll have to change the console lock in order to have it locked properly, and I don’t know how to do that 😂.
I have a big question, can I use those front shocks on a 06 Yukon Denali my suspension is just like urs except for the air ride in the back
You needa replace those lower ball joints or lower control arms also upper with swaybqr links and bushings maybe yout outter and inner rods I guarantee you it be super smooth oh and your rear sway barlinks and bushings should help
Lol! I always use wrenches as hammers too.. Every tool has a hammer side to it 😅
Hi Matt, My Avalanche 2002 NF came from the factory with Bilstein shocks. Love your chanel. Videos helps with my project on GMT800 platform.
Hi Matt ever think of taking off the roof rack? I've seen on you tube someone took his off and it looks great
Bilstien 5100 are amazing i just put them on my gmc sierra
Nice air springs. What kind are they?
I have a 2005 suburban with 194000 miles and I need new shocks. Mine has the auto ride suspension (that has been bad for as long as I can remember) would these shocks work with vehicles equipped with air ride suspension ( I want to convert it to an independent suspension and get rid of air ride as I do not tow often). If you had any advice I would greatly appreciate it :)
i have a question, i know this video is semi old but, i replaced all 4 shocks on my 05 however, Are the front bump stops supposed to be resting on the control arm?
My rear shock(left) on 2004 Tahoe 101K is leaking. RPO ZW7 and G65 . Must I use the expensive Nivomats ??
do i need to replace my springs when i replace my shocks on my 2006 chevy silverado 1500 2wd
Will these fit 2001 Sierra RWD 2 WD ?? i have coil springs in front !!?
The front shock does not have coil around itself?
Are you going to do the Cadillac 3rd brake light?
Hey how is going every one You had air ride suspencion?
Is bilstein shock the best choice ?
How those air bags work?
I recently got a yukon xl rear stock shocks are bad one in the front is bad so i need to replace front and rear but no more air ride suspencion also i need to tow to full capacity i havent but i will what kind of convertion kit brand will be the best choice i appreciate you all
Good comments and advice from experience i wanna get some
bilsteins shocks front/back
Air bags i heard they dont last and is not an easy job to replace them
also thinking on getting some
let me know what you guys think thanks
192k on my '04 Suburban and front shocks need to be replaced. Don't have too much $ to spend on it right now but do want to get it done. Does anybody have any recommendations on front shocks at a reasonable price online? Thanks in advance!
Which Milwaukee impact gun r u using
Just asking if anyone knows, but why do new shocks cost $1200 each from the dealer for a 03 suburban autoride?
I'm bout to change my 2004 z71 Tahoe shocks and they factory 315k
Will these fit a 2006 silverado crewcab perse hombre?
You should put some thread locker lubricant before you screw them in. It prevents it from being too hard to take out.
GMT 800 came with the standard DELCO, the z71 off-road packages came with Billstein
Where did you get the bags in the rear?
What jack stands did you use?
Link to shocks ? I have an 04 that needs shocks bad
what size and brand tires are you running?
Where you get your fender flares?
You're the best ♥️♥️👑
So I have an 05 suburban. The front end feels so loose and feels super floaty especially when I get on it. It’s sketchy it doesn’t feel planted. I feel like the shocks are shot but idk. I’ve replaced a lot of components in the steering and nothing is fixing it. I get this pull when driving down a straight road like it like to walk. I have to pin the wheel the other way to keep straight.
Sounds like it could be tires
What shocks did you go.with?
Just picked up a pair of their adjustable struts for my '14 Armada. Supposed to cure the massive bump steer issue in these monsters. Nothing like new parts! :D
Your first mistake was buying a Nissan lol
I had a leak in my washer system on my 05 Sierra, ended up being the pump split open from freezing in SW PA weather and it was leaking out the sides of the pump not the reservoir itself
Exactly what happened to mine!
@LsxMatt curious to what year your Tahoe is and what rear suspension you have? my assumption is not the "smooth ride" (ZW7 RPO Code) or "auto ride" (Z55) premium suspensions and that yours is just the conventional (Z71 and Z66 RPO Codes) ?
No smooth ride unfortunately. I personally would love to have it even though it’s expensive to fix.
Thanks, definitely some work: reminds me my 77 TA SPEC ED( to “KONI”, TOUGH job, rode a little rough),& my 70:DODGE CORONET 383/( to MONROE Overloads,etc:): definitely improvements in Tracking,& hadndling.. THE LAST 15 years I have left STRUTS/ Shocks to my Mechanics...... to difficult, etc. : & downsizing to Helena VALLEY MT.........DO MISS WORKIJG A LOT ON Vehicles,...INTERESTINGLY, getting ready to have 2007 GMC Canyon !new Shocks ( now Monroe @90,000mi), and 2015 SODGE JOURNEY 4 CYL@70,000 miles,....MONROE Dealer here not interested( one strut may be leakin* slightly) on “ Lifetime MONROES”.. MAUBE SWITCH TO the ones you used ( always used MONROES, BEING FROM INDIANA( INDY 500 ads & good experience with Tenneco/ Monroe with previous: always all four Shocks on several vehicles,)
What Z code did you have on your Tahoe?
Nice job Matt. On the fronts, how much did you tighten top bolt?
Just until it got hard to turn. You want a good amount of squish on those bushings.
can you say what shocks those are
Hd conversion?
Gotta love the Milwaukee impact. Damn thing will break your wrist if you aren’t careful.
Z71 came stock with Bilstein 4600