How to Replace Front Shocks 2003-2021 Chevrolet Express

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This video shows you how to install shock absorbers on your 2003-2021 Chevrolet Express. Shock absorbers help your vehicle stay stable and safe. Signs of worn out shocks are knocking or bumping noises, loose handling, or a bouncy or bumpy ride. The typical service life of a shock absorber is 50,000 miles, depending on conditions. TRQ shocks and struts are engineered to fit your vehicle perfectly.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Express 3500
2004 Chevrolet Express 3500
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500
2006 Chevrolet Express 3500
2007 Chevrolet Express 3500
2008 Chevrolet Express 3500
2009 Chevrolet Express 3500
2010 Chevrolet Express 3500
2011 Chevrolet Express 3500
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500
2013 Chevrolet Express 3500
2014 Chevrolet Express 3500
2015 Chevrolet Express 3500
2016 Chevrolet Express 3500
2017 Chevrolet Express 3500
2018 Chevrolet Express 3500
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500
2020 Chevrolet Express 3500
2021 Chevrolet Express 3500
Tools you will need:
• 14mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Acetylene torch
• Cutoff Wheel 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Air Chisel 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
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[@hugnaba]

Yup. never ever do shocks without a torch. Even nut breakers don't always work. Love the impact chisel too. Used to use a pipe wrench on the shock body to keep it from turning.

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

I just did this. One side was easy, was able to completely remove shock with no jack or cutting and replace new shock with just slightly jacking up front end, I even left the wheel on for it. On the other side, the Upper nut was rusted in place. You will likely have to remove the wheel. I drilled 3 holes in the side of the upper nut, 3/16 each and it began to move. If you cant get a wrench on the small flat portion of the shock stud (or in my case it was so rusted it broke off) you can cut off the shock boot and put the actual moving part of the shock arm in a vise grip to prevent it from spinning.

[@christianvillalobos9016]

Thanks man!

[@beni8291]

Great video everything explained and on point, didn't tell a personal story like some other guys 😅😮

[@jolujo5842]

What a rust bucket ! 🤕

[@albertbruin4384]

Why not use penetrating oil? Give it a couple of minutes to soak in, then use a wire brush on any exposed threads to remove rust & dirt. Most home DIY mechanics do not have a compressor & air tools. Using an air chisel next to a hydraulic brake line is taking an unnecessary risk. Keep it simple & methodical. If anything seems rusted together a bit of heat from a propane bottle will help draw the oil in & the different metals will expand loosening the threads.

[@joaquinpinon2872]

Thanks man, very well done. Thank you for keeping the video clean. God bless you 🙏

[@jeremyr7147]

Shoot i never compress them before i put on, will now. Hey i just landed here trying to figure out why the top bushing wont compress when the nut is tight. I have the washers in place, seems the shock is built wrong. Theres a ton of threads above the nut and the bushing isnt even compressed. Kyb gas adjust 554356, on a 2015 express 2500.

[@rayray1846]

No need to even take the Tires off, I just jacked up the vehicle about 4 inches not even tires off the ground and did this job all the way around... didn't even need to jack the rear up at all but it will make the job easier to do if you put the rear up on those plastic ramps.

[@morrislopez9905]

Nice! 👍🏽

[@shanemulligan3571]

Awesome video, thank you for the torque specs. For any other slightly lazy viewers, I was able to swap both front and rear shocks with the wheels on and vehicle not jacked/lifted. Weight on wheels. Just needed the tools listed in the description, but did not need the 18mm wrench/socket.

[@ChristopherCline-cg3ud]

Cutting off the nut is not a bad idea but if u don’t want to if u just wire wheel all the dirt and rust on that stud off the nut won’t get stuck

[@darrenairey5938]

22mm works for the wheel nuts and hub cap but it should be standard making it a 7/8" socket....might fit better than a 22mm socket

[@jromem7313]

Is the only thing holding the shock center of the hole is the rubber bushing? My oem had a nylon bushing to keep it centered but the new shocks did not

[@jongon281]

Is the 18 footlb for your parts? Or is that the GM standard, so to speak?

[@brianholland2916]

Pros who know choose milwaukee tools.