How to Replace Front Strut Assembly 07-13 Chevy Suburban

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front shocks with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Chevy Suburban.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oaV/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oJ/1AXAA00020
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oaN/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oaN/1AXAA00015
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/o2/1AXAA00043
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/oi/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa9/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oaN/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oap/1AXAA00044
• Rust Penetrant
• Center Punch 1aau.to/oi/1AXAA00055
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oP/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oP/1AXAA00065
• Rubber Mallet 1aau.to/og/1AXAA00413
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[@djwilson48625]

You could loosen the top 3 nuts from under the hood with an impact. Leave 1 nut on. Lift the truck and finish as shown. No need to fight with a wrench and fender well.

[@shaykhjake9877]

This was great; I used it as a guide to replace the struts on my 2010 Suburban. This was, perhaps, one of the easiest suspension repairs I've ever made. It look less than an hour for both sides. Thanks for the video!

[@andresraygoza8775]

I changed my Suburban 2009 front struts today, thanks for the video & details, it was easier than I thought, saved myself $50.

[@BushLeagueProd]

Thank a bunch, great video and finally learned the trick for aligning the hub cap.

[@atxjax1]

Thanks for the video. Just wanted to add that if you are replacing your sway links at the same time...........take the sway links off first and put them on after you have the new struts in. That will llow you more travel room on the suspension flex to be able to align the bottom bolts of the struts to the control arm.

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for the suggestions and for watching ! +Jackson Cruz

[@jenohorvath7]

Best detailed video I’ve watched. Perfect. Huge help.

[@garybaker730]

Very informative and knowing the tool list before starting is awesome, thanks

[@BADD400]

Thank you for the video very helpful

[@marvinramirez5260]

thanks for video im ready for change my chevy tahoe shocks

[@RL-xb4gz]

Looks easy peasy i have to do mine.

[@raulcolacion2549]

Great vid

[@jerequill286]

Great video saved me cash

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Jere Quill

[@leroymorris6036]

thank you

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

I notice the 1A Auto strut has less coils in the spring will it sag after a few miles

[@jongbacani9641]

This is a great Video..

[@TeXUri0]

Should the front of the vehicle now sit about an inch higher than the rear? I replaced rear shocks also.

[@GypsyGoodOldDays]

Was the new one a tad longer being that it is new and. Not all wore out like the old one .

[@dustinoh8370]

Have replaced my front struts from a different auto parts store but they ride extremely rough. Are the struts you guys sell going to ride or should they have an OEM feel to them? The replacements also raised the front end a good bit

[@alanwylie8960]

This is for the 4WD Suburbans, the 2WD have shocks and mount a little differently.

[@gioa4479]

Do you have a video for the rear ones??

[@BDiHaze]

Thanks A Lot! Got me wanting to keep all this dough the shop trying to charge me and DIY it! What you say are the best struts/spring assembly to get for my '07 Silverado 1500? Then is there an equally informative vid on doing the rear shocks? Please provide links, if possible. Thanks much 1A Auto!

[@1AAuto]

+Bishop Kalliko Thanks for checking us out! If you need new strut assemblies for your vehicle check our parts here: www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-front/i/1asts00789?KZbin&CTA+Comment&SdjnY_Q

[@BDiHaze]

1A Auto Parts thanks, have that in my shopping cart but need to know. If that's for one or a pair so I can do them at the same time?

[@eliceoaponte2025]

it's the same job with a 2015 suburban LTZ 1500

[@GodzHammer]

Is it much harder to do it in your driveway without a lift?

[@tomsrowe]

is a Front end Alignment necessary after installing these? I really don't see why. Only thing I can see changing is possibly the ride height. But most everyone says you need an alignment after replacing struts. Thanks.

[@JulianFRosales]

You put the bolts back on upside down or backwards.... does that matter?

[@hermansmith9629]

Will this method work for adding a 2 inch leveling strut?

[@billcoley8520]

I wish you would explain why and how the shock / strut needs replaced and how it works with the rear

[@FranciscoLopez-tg2lm]

will this lift my truck from normal height?

[@nhhandyman]

My driver side ('13 Avalanche) was a nightmare to remove while the passenger side dropped out easily.

[@garohajibekian4515]

Hello I have a 2014 Chevy Suburban LS 1500 and will this video help me to remove the original strut and spring assembly to a new unit? Because this video is for year 2007-2013 Suburban!

[@1AAuto]

+Garo Hajibekian We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application.

[@dynocompe]

if you have to ask this question, i would take it to a mechanic

[@tinacruz7653]

Will this work for an 06 suburban as well? I didn't see a video for an 06 model.

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application. +Tina Cruz

[@atlanticyak2069]

I torqued my lungs to 100f-lbs and top strut mounts to 75f-lbs. Snapped a bolt. Damn internet cost me

[@vegadealer]

Ive seen different torque numbers for these bolts and nuts what are they supoosed to be fir the strut assembly?

[@1AAuto]

+vegadealer The recommendation is to Torque the bottom nuts to 37 foot-pounds, and Torque the top nuts to 37 foot-pounds.

[@javierchiu5782]

How do you lower the axle to fit the new Strut assembly?

[@1AAuto]

+Javier Chiu Thanks for checking us out. This is show at about 6:00 how to get this to line up using a pry bar. 1aauto.com

[@bolox7884]

After I install the new strut when I drive n turn sometimes is shakes real bad like it don’t want to go?

[@1AAuto]

+bolo x We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@KevenTomlinson]

What’s the amount of time for the labor on the project ? Aprox an hour per side ?

[@1AAuto]

+Keven Tomlinson Thanks for watching, but we do not have that info available.

[@mikeritter4964]

You’ll need an 18mm for strut removal, video says 15mm but they lied. Easy install

[@1AAuto]

The bolts in this video are 15mm Thanks for the feedback. +mike Ritter

[@Darkmanx69]

Will this work on a 2015 Yukon Denali?

[@1AAuto]

+Eddie Blake Thanks for checking us out! These will not work on your 2015 Yukon. The correct one is www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-trq-sca72990/i/1asts01538?f=1190337&y=2015 These will be correct if you do not have electronic suspension.

[@sweetvibez7099]

Do you think this would be the same as a 08 Chevy avalanche 5.3L LT

[@1AAuto]

+SweetVibez We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@carlossalgado9627]

I broke the 2 bolts at the bottom. Can I buy it at 1A

[@1AAuto]

+Carlos Salgado We do not carry just the bolts. Try searching on eBay motors. Thank you for checking us out!

[@carloscervantes618]

Will this fit with RPO CODE ZW7

[@1AAuto]

+Carlos Cervantes Yes this part will work for ZW7 conventional suspension.

[@freddievilla6471]

Has anyone here installed struts for a 07 or similar Chevy Tahoe from A1 auto parts . If so please give me a yes or no as far as ride quality after

[@timpeacock3035]

We're does the noise come from.

[@bayleafcorner1619]

Do you need alignment after installation?

[@1AAuto]

+Patrick Laurel Yes you will need to have a front end alignment done if you replace the entire strut assemblies. www.1aauto.com

[@NextGenTerminator]

Actually no you don't. The lower and upper control arms, which correlate to camber/caster have not been moved out of their original place. So your camber/caster angles will be the same. The same goes for toe angle, since the tie rod ends were not loosened or removed, the toe angle won't change. Typically, replacing sagging springs will fix misalignment issues. Me for example, I'm replacing the sagging springs on my mom's z71 because the sag is creating too much negative camber, and the insides of the tire tread (closer to the motor) are wearing faster than the outside.

[@jeremybrown4860]

Did this replacement yesterday in no time with Jack stands and hand tools I will say that it is a good idea to check other things as well such as sway bar linkage, mine was shot so I had to send the wife out to pick some up, not a big deal. The video was a big help to me and also Nathan I didn't feel the need to have an alignment done. I did my test drive after and was amazed at the difference in ride and braking. I will be doing the rears next pay check.

[@dawsondemontiney1247]

@@NextGenTerminator I agree, changed another strut assembly on my Immpala and 5000 miles later, no alignment problems.

[@JD-ml7cg]

Your part paints always rust. A shineless rust coating is perfectly fine

[@1AAuto]

+J D Thanks for the feedback!

[@Keyno77]

Whaaat he skipped all the fun!

[@outthere09]

Don't buy any TRq parts. They are horrible. I bought some Struts for my camry from 1a Auto and they didn't last 3 months.