How to Replace Rear Shocks on GM Classic Car Chevy 1957 to 1972

This video will show you how to replace the rear shocks on GM classic car. In this video we are using a 1970 Chevelle. Most GM cars use the standard two bolts on the frame assembly and one nut, washer on the differential assembly.
Many other car manufactures use the same setup.

[@TB-qq6xs]

Thanks I replaced my rear shocks and this video helped a bunch. I never did this before on my 65 chevy. Its done now.

[@davidlis6709]

Not that hard

[@reality-winner5759]

I would also chalk those front Wheels. Thanks for the video!

[@davidlis6709]

I usually don't if I put the back of the car on jacks.
Probably would not hurt.

[@xpelon209x]

Thank you! For making this video. I will be changing out my old shocks from my 70 monte carlo.

[@davidlis6709]

I had 1 when I went to college. Same color combination as my Chevelle. Loved that car, sold it to pay for the last year in college. Worth every penny.

[@RobertLarrabee]

Thanks so much I'm just doing shocks and breaks on my 71 Cutlass Supreme convertible and this was very helpful, Merry Christmas.

[@davidlis6709]

You are welcome.
It is going to ride a little nicer into a Happy New year

[@tylerfleig1]

This was a great video thank you! Feel ok with doing it by myself

[@davidlis6709]

And You saved how much money?
Plus you know they are in correctly.

[@user-ow9fw5lf9t]

Thank you for a great video

[@davidlis6709]

Thanks
Now you can do yours.

[@edgarherrera5085]

When I replaced the rear shocks on my 78 Caddy Coupe, i placed the bolt and nuts back on the same way they were. Going upwards.

[@davidlis6709]

Everyone does it a little different.

[@01surge24]

Another great video Dave..thank you..your 70 Chevelle looks awesome..I’ve used your videos to do work on my own 70 Chevelle

[@hemisk1378]

Thank you so much for your knowledge! I have a 71 lemans and these videos have been very helpful and informative on all the nuances with these A bodies...keep up the good work!

[@davidlis6709]

Thank you.
I make these videos to make it easier for people like you.
I hope you are driving your Lemans and not just looking at it in the garage.'
I have a friend that takes his 70 Chevelle for a drive every Friday night. He get a six pack of beer, sit behind the wheel, turns on the radio and shift through the gears like he it driving it. Never leaves the garage. He does not want to get any road nicks on the paint job.
I like to drive mine
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[@hemisk1378]

@@davidlis6709 I drive it every chance I get, can't let cars set up, they were built to be driven...my dad used to do the same as your friend, he had a 70 gto judge and it just sat in the carport, gorgeous car but he was also afraid of messing up the paint lol

[@richardlybrook8569]

Thank you, you made it look easy, I'm going to try to change them on my 58.

[@davidlis6709]

Spray some WD40 on all the bolts days before you change them out, spray it a couple of times. How rusty are the bolts?
I had a 58 when I was 17-18. 283, 4bbl, automatic, blue and white combination. Those cars were a radical change from the 55-57.
If you can use 6 sides sockets so you don't round the bolts heads.

[@ewh2725]

Hey David. This is Jim in AZ. Great video. I remember putting air shocks on my 64 lemans and it was a P.I.T.A! This job went pretty smooth. I've been watching Mecums a lot and our cars are moving upwards rapidly these days.

[@davidlis6709]

I stopped at this classic car lot 3 years ago and the guy offered me $25K. I asked him what he was going to do and he said ship it back east where all the cars have rust and sell it for $35K. So I have no idea what it is worth today. I am just going to drive it, it already has some small nicks and scratches from parking lots.
I wanted to buy a 57 but I don't have any place to store it. I don't what to do all that work and have someone take it on me.

[@spiritualascension1340]

Love you Dave and Vicky

[@xpelon209x]

Great videos

[@davidlis6709]

Thanks

[@kallekula74]

Nice car!

[@davidlis6709]

Thank you
I have fun with it
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[@michealdumasii5432]

What is my best option for a seized 98 Chevy K1500 350 motor long block? I paid $1700 for the truck, should I rebuild it, buy a crate engine or sell it?

[@davidlis6709]

How much money do you want to spend?
Are you in love with this truck, meaning, you have to have it
How much money can you sell it for?
How much is a crate engine?
Can you get one from a salvage yard?
Who is going to do all this work?
Let me know

[@orrmenard1586]

Wow, great job, and... not even any cussing! (How the %#!? That can really happen?)

[@davidlis6709]

Never on tape, or they will kick me off. Must be child friendly.