Silverado/Sierra Front Shock Strut Replacement (2014-2018)
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In this video I show the steps and procedures necessary to replace the front struts or shocks on a Chevy Silverado. Years 2014 through 2018. If you have a GMC sierra or a GMC Yukon these procedures are the same. As well as a Chevrolet Tahoe or Chevrolet suburban. Below are a list of parts are using this video. The truck shown in the video is a 2014 Chevy Silverado LT with the 5.3 L engine. I hope this video helps you out. It has please like and subscribe if you have any comments or questions please leave something in the comment section. Thank you
Bilstein 5100 Struts:
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Replacement strut for 6" lift:
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I have worked in industrial maintenance for well over 30 years. Replacing the struts and swapping the springs on a Nissan Altima was one of the scariest things I have ever done mechanically. The right tool for the job is absolutely necessary and your life indeed relies on it. This is not a job for a novice. I'll never change the springs out again. Everything else, no problem.Thanks for the video.
I just installed Bilstein 5100 's on my 2008 GMC Sierra with 206,000 miles. Broke a bolt that had rusted to the arm. Got two new bolts at the parts store. I got a rental spring compression tool. It was not easy. Now the truck is leveled and rides nice. Gained about two inches.
Great Job and Great detail.
We have been recommending this video to our customers doing front strut installs with our Z95 magneride bypass kits.
Can't wait for the new KYB Strut-Plus Series coming out soon.
I just bought struts for my 2018 sierra and cme across your video, a big thank you
Really good video, wasn't quite sure if using my old springs on my 09 Silverado would work with the setup on these new struts. It was nice to see the part with the wall mounted strut compressor to see just how easy it was to switch. Plan on buying the Bilstein 5100 struts and shocks for it. Thanks again!
Good video. I opted for the Monroe quick struts assembly. I didn’t know those where considered cheap lol. I thought I was buying true best actually. Your video made my job easy thanks
Thanks for the advice and your video! I really appreciate your help!
Sincerely: Mr.Leonor from PA. USA.
Just installed RC N3 2" quick lift struts on my 2014 Sierra (4wd). I only loosened the tie rod end and sway bar end link to provide a little more play. You can remove and reinstall the struts without taking everything else apart. HOWEVER, you will have a harder time as you will have to force the old strut out and the new one in. I'm 6'2, 235lbs and could not do it with just a pry bar as some suggest. Maybe if it was on a lift rather than in my driveway I could have gotten a better angle and leverage. Ultimately, I ended up jacking up the bottom of the strut just a bit while pounding out the lower mounting bracket with a 2-3' piece of 1" steel pipe. To install, I jacked up the bottom of the strut and used a pry bar to pop bracket into place. If you don't want to muscle it out and in the way I did, then spend the extra time to disconnect everything. At the end of the day, this is a nice ride improvement over the Rancho strut and spacer puck I had.
Simple & Easy instructions thank you!
I’m about to replace the struts on my truck with leveling struts. The instructions say to remove the sway bar end link, tire rod, and upper ball joint. With this video it shows that all that isn’t necessary and will make the job so much easier thanks!!!!
Did that work for you?
We're you able to install without removing sway bar tie rod and upper ball joint?
You literally have to remove all that idk why the video makes it seem that easy
@@niklebendis yes it did
It has helped me and I thank you for the information.
Awesome video man
Done mine today. Just like the video shows
What shock did you get?
Awesome job! Hoping it’s the same for a 2019 Sierra
Just wanted to pause and say how impressed I was when you started talking Bilstien.
Hoping you left the part numbers in the description.
Great video 👍🏼. I make my job too easy
Great job
Bro thank you. I was looking at the front suspension and I was thinking these have to just drop right out.
Ain't paying over $1000 for 10 bolts and a couple $200 parts
Awesome video, I’ve been looking into doing this replacement myself and this video is perfect!
awesome!! thank you!!
Wow, great video.
A lot of the other ones show disassemble the whole front end
Thanks!
@@AaronHinesAuto would this also work on a 4x4.
I have an 18 Silverado z71
I want to get it's nose out of the dirt and snow. Just got 12 inches of snow today lol
@@AaronHinesAuto Is assembly the same on a 4 wheel drive or do i need to disassemble ball joint, sway bar etc?
a lot of shops in my area wont even do that for you they want to do the whole job themselves
Very helpful - thanks!! I'd like to see the list of parts that you mentioned. I have a '15 LTZ Z71 which has Rancho Shocks/Struts. I'm thinking mine may be ready for replacement also.
sorry about that!
Bilstein 5100 Struts:
www.amazon.com/Bilstein-24-238304-24238304-Shock-Absorber/dp/B00T367RUS
Replacement strut for 6" lift:
www.amazon.com/Rancho-RS7832-RS7000MT-Monotube-Strut/dp/B00PLJ5AAU/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1550779283&sr=1-1&keywords=RS7832
Great informative vid for replacement!!!! Might be doing that sooner than planned.
I just noticed this weekend my 2012 GMC sierra SLE Z71's front drivers side strut was loose at the top nut.
I got a crecent wrench on the flat spots of the stud (to keep it from spinning when I tightened the nut) but I never really did get the nut to tighten down. I could see where I was definately tightening the nut by all the new clean threads I was exposing on the stud but it never seemed to stop the lateral movement entirely.
Is that a tell tale sign of strut failure?
I've got a 4" Rancho lift with Rancho struts. I bought the truck used from my father in law with the lift already on it and from what I remember he put the lift on it soon after he bought it so at 178,000 miles I would guess it might soon be time.
I just put new tires and wheels on it and had it aligned a couple of months back, is this issue with my strut going to be causing premature tire wear?
Seen a lot of replacement videos but nothing really describing what I'm experienceing.
Any help, or advice would be extremely helpful.
Thanks
Adding a 2.5” under-strut leveling block to my ‘15 Silverado. This is just the video I needed to show I can do it without entirely disassembling the front end. To get the block underneath, should I compress the strut with a bottle jack, or maybe a pry bar?
Thank you
Thank you !
Your welcome!
2018 silverado has a really tight but rough ride..ive read alot of forums that this drastically changes the ride quality...any idea if warranty is void or does the dealership need to do it
So I'm doing mine now. Those wire connections on the top three bolts under the hood are nearly impossible to get off. Driver's side was okay, but passenger side is rough.
If you do both sides at the same time, the sway bar actually helps you. No need to loosen the sway bar.
Great video!
Thank you!
I Need to do this job on my 99 Kia Sephia
Lower spring seat, do you use the one off the factory strut?
Monroe is a quality USA manufacturer.
Thanks for the great - to the point - video! Question - My 2007 Tahoe Z71 has 175k miles on it (bought it at 110k) and not sure if the shocks have ever been replaced. I am planning to replace the shocks but what is your opinion on the springs? I see that use reused everything else, but not sure how to tell if I should just go new with everything or really just the shocks inside the assembly. Thanks!
the springs should be fine to reuse. the top of the shock i reused is called the shock mount. if it looks damaged or cracked you can purchase a new one.
www.amazon.com/Moog-K160098-Shock-Mount/dp/B004J2FDH0
Good evening two questions number one it isn't necessary to remove the uca and the tire rod? And what should I be supporting as I'm doing the front suspension
It's amazing you still have the stock stabilizer linkage at a 110k miles lmao
Great video, I have a 3.5 superlift and I need to replace my front shocks do I put it on the lowest setting ?
Yes, you would leave it at the stock setting and use the spacers from the level kit.
Would shocks cause my Silverado to lean as well? I’m half a inch on passenger side? It’s not the gas tank side
Did the torque specs come with the Bilstein documentation?
Can in install the biliatein shocks with a 3 inch lift kit?
question can one leave the strut in place and drop the shock without have to take the strutt off? I have a 2 wheel drive silverado 2016 wt.
I have a lot of squeaking going on could it be struts? I replaced both upper and lower arms already. And the tie rod
do the bolts need to be torqued to any specified amount?
Great video, thanks for posting. Are you happy with the leveling kit you put on your front end? Was thinking about going with a 2” level in front but am concerned about other parts wearing prematurely.
Did you get a reply about the 2" lift question?
I like the front lower only because it drains the bed.
I replaced my front shocks with these bilstien ones. Now every time I turn sharp im getting a loud pop noise only coming from the driver side. Any suggestions?
Easy peasy
Where can i get the lower spring plate? I’m using the same blisteins you are
@ 5:05 made me chuckle.
Haha!
Have a pair of Monroes on my 89 Sliverado,4yrs later their rusty,but still durable.And a fuck of alot cheaper then Bilstein.
hey man if you could answer this question youd be helping me out. i bought the 5100s for my 14 silverado 4wd, and the local shop couldnt figure out how it would work as the lower strut plate appears welded to the stock strut. is this the case? did you reuse your bottom strut plate?
They press off, just did it an hour ago
Hey can you help me at 5:17 the bottom of my shock was slightly off and didn’t line up. I tried to turn the shock like you did but couldn’t doo it. It wasn’t turning so I kinda forced it somehow to line up and got the bolts to go. When I went to get an alignment the guy at the shop said I was suppose to lock the steering wheel straight before removing front shocks. That if I feel my truck pull to one side I might have to remove the shocks and lock the wheel straight and reassemble ? Am confused . The only thing I think is the tension of the twisted shock how I forced it slightly make my truck go right. Do you think I can loosen the top shock bolt enough to be able to turn the shock while on my truck? Could this be the reason why there can be a slight pull?
Are pro comp any good?
Aaron, my truck has a 2" leveling spacer already installed but I'm looking for about one more inch of lift. Can these shocks be installed with the 2" leveling spacer in place and then add another 1" with the adjustable shock?
yes you can! however you may need to unbolt the sway bar link (15mm) and unhook upper ball joint in order for the new shock/spacer to be able to fit and bolted up.
@@AaronHinesAuto Thanks!
Did you leave the level spacer on
Very in depth video. Loved it. Review on these bs5100s? DdI you put it to the highest setting?
they were a little too stiff on the highest setting. ended up on 3rd ring.
Hey Aaron what level kit did you use?
Hello I have a 2015 z71 sierra on a 4 inch BDS lift. I was wondering if I can install these struts to the highest setting and it add a little more lift upfront, without any issues. Thanks in advance !
Yes you can. I have a 2015 crew cab sierra 4x4 that I installed a 6" bds lift with an add a leaf option into the rear. Once everything was done and on the ground it still had factory style rake because of the add a leaf. Instead of removing the add a leaf, I replaced the lifted struts provided in the kit with a pair of bilstein 5100's and 6" spacers from the zone lift kit and put the snap ring on the 3rd setting and it leveled it out perfectly. Zone and bds are sister company's and many of their lift kit parts are interchangeable.
How long did the work take?
Would the strut assembly from the '15 bolt into a '10 Sierra?
Got a good lineup on the struts and rear shocks from a factory take off that got a lift installed.
Thank you
i cannot say because i havent tried. when you look up a strut for a 10 silverado, the part number fits 07-13. so i would say no.
@@AaronHinesAuto I noticed that too, but then you look up the quick loft strut from Rancho and it covers 2007 to current
I lost one of the mounting nuts on top... anyone have a part number (2015 Tahoe LT)
How do i reuse the lower spring plate?
Will these work on a 2014 2 wheel drive V6 model stock ride height?? Or do I need 4600
they should work on any 14-18 truck.
Aaron where are you placing your jack at to Jack the truck up? In the center of the axle?
Would the installation be the same for a four-wheel-drive
Yes
I'm curious because I'm looking to do this soon. Why do you say you need a alignment after? This wouldn't change the front end geometry
If your ride height changes then the alignment will change.Depending on how you have your shocks adjusted right height will most likely be different than stock
Are these struts you’re recommending just for lifted trucks or can be use for original configuration meaning replacing OEM struts? Is it the same part number you posted?
Yes, they can be used to replace oe struts
I have a 2010 Silverado and I purchased the Bilstein leveling front struts. I installed the first strut without an issue although the second I used an impact to secure the strut shaft nut and it snapped the thread right off. Looking at the snapped-off thread, the material appears to be cast metal. Stock strut torque is 38 ft-lbs and the Bilstein is only 19. I didn't have an issue with them not honoring the warranty although I sent the strut to them through the seller and after two weeks they sent the strut back to me in the same condition. They didn't even ask if I wanted the strut fixed, and they told me they could fix it although I would have to go through the seller. F-upped. Now you cant even find the 6112 for 2010 so I ended up purchasing the 6112 leveling kit for 2014. The difference is about 9/16 in either direction shortage, all other aspects are the same. Fox leveling shocks work from 2007 to 2018 Silverado's. The 2014 kit has a different thread metal. I'm going to have the metal inspected and I hope Bilstein didn't use an inferior metal on the 6112 series. Bilstein is discontinuing the 6112.
Can these shocks be used without it lifting the truck? And how do they compare to factory shocks?
yes, the bilstein shocks shown in the description are height adjustable. they have 4 levels, i found that if the spring sits on the 2nd position, the vehicle will be around stock ride height
www.amazon.com/Bilstein-24-23...
U think I can do this to a 2021 GMC Sierra
do you have to do an alignment readjustment after replacing the struts? from the looks of it i would think not because nothing else besides the struts was removed right?
I have the same question. the control arms are not affected so the alignment should be unchanged
When should you replace the spring?
Can i just purchase this and level out my rake look on my 2014 silverado? do i need to purchase anything else with this kit?. been thinking bout using a 2 inch leveling kit but been told to get the bilstein 5100 struts.
yes, the bilstein struts will give you about 2'' on the 3rd and 4th positions
@@AaronHinesAuto thank you sir. Order coming in tomorrow, thanks to such helpful video.
Torque spec lower strut mount ?
how many more steps for 4wd variants?
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Hi....would a bad shock be the reason for 1 of my tire's tread start to get messed up?
Rosendo Mireles yes it is possible , could also be out of Alignment. This could happen for a lot of different reasons. Bring it to a mechanic you trust to be safe.
Will cause feathering on the outside edge of tires. It did mine.
so i notice somthing on top of the strut when you took it out of the truck and did put it back on what was that ?
2:45
What’s a reasonable price for a mechanic/shop to just take off old shocks from assembly and mount new ones?
I’d like to know as well. Looks like an hour per side is plenty of time
What will happen if you use Monroe? Will they just not last as long? I have purchased some more expensive ones from O Rielly's. Dont have allot of options around my home and need them done ASAP.
Thanks
If you need them done ASAP they will do the job. From my personal experiences with Monroe, They seem to last about a year of normal use before they go bad. The truck will become bouncy and the shock observer will not be up in spring oscillations like they should. Kind of like a boat feeling. Most of the shocks that I replace are on fleet vehicles. Most of the vehicles are always towing and are under heavy conditions and the Monroe shocks just don’t stand up to the needs of those trucks
Yeah but monroe have lifetime warranty
Aaron Hines Aaron Hines Can you please explain ‘ the shock observer will not be up in the spring oscillations like they should be ‘ ?
My 2018 with 75,000 miles ‘ Wanders ‘ constantly have to correct a little left & right to track straight on some roads, Had Alignment checked, all good, checked tie rods inner and outters, checked ball joint and bearings all is good no play.
However the passenger side strut upper part under the hood is slightly off centered, been that way since I bought it with 19,000 miles.
I have used Monroe Quick struts on several vehicles, good service, no issues.
@@Mr.Beastforpresident dont think its the strut doing that. Did you ever figure it out?
How would you know when it’s time to replace them?
You’ll know, oil leaking and or it will not stroke anymore.
Do you know where the suspension control arm bumpers are located?
Yes. The 2 bolts that I remove to remove the control arm go through them. When you purchase a new control arm, they come with new bushings
@@AaronHinesAuto thanks
How is belsten in of rod
👍👍
So this will work with leveling kit too right? Why in the world does every video I watch take the whole control arm apart?
If I install 3.5 rough country struts do I have to replace my control arms I’m running 285/55R20 with 20x10 rims and they are rubbing in the front I already have a leveling spacer but that was before I got new tires
dont get rc struts
Watched this video twice and had the knowledge to do this myself. Just wish I had paid attention that it was on a 2wd and mine was 4wd. Top end of strut hung up between drive shaft and tie rod. A lot of wiggling to keep from taking anything else off.
You just pull the strut out the top instead of through the bottom.
Did I miss it, what notch did you set the perch at
The top knot notch! Gave about a 2” lift
I overtorqued the top nut on of of my bilstein and it snapped off and created a noghtmare so be very careful when putting the shock together before you install and use a torque wrench not impact like me
On average how much would you say a job like this would cost? Labor and parts? I was quoted for one side, 1500.00
Did you remove the brake caliper before removing the strut
No
Thanks for Answering. I bought the bilsteins for my 18 z71. I've only had jeeps in the past, they are super easy to work on. A video explaining how to set up the different ride heights for the adjustable 5100s would be great. Thank you for the video it will help greatly when i do my install. Will subscribe
Thanks for the support! I will make a video soon regarding adjustment on those shocks. How are you liking the 18 z71? Those look awesome
I love it so far, I have gone through so many different cars in the past 8 years or so and it's my favorite so far.@@AaronHinesAuto
Took off leveling spacer?
yes, those were oem struts with a 2'' spacer. the bilstein 5100 shocks are ride height adjustable up to 2''. so the spacer was no longer needed.
@@AaronHinesAuto Ah i see, prolly gonna go with them! Appreciate the solid content
What setting did you put it on? And how level was it?
What the torque spec?
You did this all without removing any other suspension parts? Just pulled off the wheel and removed the nuts? I feel like something might be missing here, as another video disconnected everything, including the driveshafts.
this truck is a 2wd. if you are intsalling lager shocks or a lift kit, then you will need to disconnect your sway bar. that is all
Aaron Hines thanks. I will be installing the 5100's this weekend on my 2014 z71 at the 2" lift setting. I was curious if anything else needed to be removed.
Much appreciated.
I attempted this today. The junk Rancho Shocks were so rusted, that the OEM lower Spring seat (or cup, depending on where you look) was completely unable to be removed without destroying the shock. I'm not inclined to cut into it with the chances of leaving me without a vehicle if it doesn't go well, either.
Bilstein does not include this part, and you MUST re-use the OEM part. Almost nobody sells this part, too. It was such an unpleasant experience to spend hours trying to remove the seat that I ended up putting the old shocks back into the springs and am now looking around for the proper part.
Apparently, Bilstein knows this is common and still won't fabricate and supply a $5 part for these shocks. Make sure you have insurance by finding this part first.
@@MLCIT did you ever find a solution to this issue? i have the exact same problem. the stock application seems to weld the bottom plate to the strut itself. a new oem comes with the plate welded on already too.
Dylan Smith, I was able to remove the part. Bilstein actually answered me via email and said they aren't welded on. They said to specifically use a dead blow hammer and apply heat. I never needed a dead blow until now, but worked.
Took a while, but one side came off fairly quick and the other was a massive pain. The part that really stunk was getting it all back I to place. I had to do more disassembly. Notably the upper control arm, which was a frustrating task itself, as everyone claims it's easy, but mine required a lot of force with a pry bar.
What about the spacer
Or you can by the complete spring shock assembly if you want
How do you know if your struts are bad will your truck feel bouncy in the front and will your truck sit kinda low in the front also??
Your truck will feel bouncey and will feel like you are on a boat. If your trucks ride heigh sits low, that is due to your springs being worn. Springs Control ride height and stocks control spring oscillations (bouncey feeling)
Aaron Hines ok yeah my truck sits low in the front almost like how a hotrod would sit lol and it does feel like I’m on a boat I’ll definitely get some new struts and springs
Why do you need to Aline it .
HAHA he said deez nuts.
Why not replace the mount, bushings and seats too while it was all apart. It's not much more to replace everything...
Why would you need to align? You didn’t undo or replace anything that controls the alignment.
The ride height has changed with the new shocks. Camber was out
Yes Ride height controls alignment.
Aaron Hines oh, I missed where you deleted the leveling kit. I rewatched it makes sense now. Great video btw.
you're not suppose to reuse those bottom 2 nuts