HOW TO REPLACE FRONT SHOCKS 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 2WD - DIY

[@daz4312]

Yay! Finally! A front shock replacement vid that has the same bottom attachment that my 2001 Silverado 1500 RWD ext cab has!!! Thanks so much for a clear, concise video!!

[@jareddelacerda3572]

Super helpful video. Great job and thanks for making this look doable for a diy guy like myself!

[@16mjkaczm]

Very helpful video, broke down the steps very nicely and added a few things I wouldn't have thought of. Thank you.

[@Deputy276]

Really great video. Thought I might have to remove front tires but apparently not.

[@omahanb1]

Dorman 905-500 Front Upper Shock Mount Insulator Compatible with Select Models, 2 Pack. This is the original shock bushing that was in my Silverado and my Express Van. It has a metal center that fits inside the top bushing. Dorman 905-499 Front Upper Shock Mount Insulator Compatible with Select Models, 2 Pack. This is the original top bushing. I didn't get any bushings when I bought AC Delco's therefore I had to look it up. And the Bilstein's came with the bushings you used. These cost more but they are the same as the OEM !

[@flow1180]

So helpful found out that my 2007 Chevrolet Silverado classic 4.8 has some parts from a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado classic 4.8. Guess it was made in 2006 and put 2007 on it So Everytime I would search for struts assembly it would only show the shocks but not the coil assembly. My truck only has 1 mounting nut but on other 2007 they have 3 mounting nuts.

[@radstyle]

Thanks for applying the torque specs! Well done, Than U for posting this!

[@j.v.1166]

You got straight to my question.i wanted to know if u had to remove the spring aswell like in some other strut assemblies in other vehicles.thanks👍

[@Josh-qc3uj]

Dude amazing video on the exact work truck I’m wrenching on. Good stuff

[@bobbybishop634]

Great vid answered all my questions thanks

[@jorgeorellana9227]

Thank you so much this video helps better then the others k see

[@2Ramrod2]

Nice video! How did you torque the top nut and how did you keep the stud from turning??? A regular torque wrench and socket is going to cover up the top of stud and it doesn't look like enough clearance on bottom side to grab that shaft with vice grips...so how did you do it, or did you not lol...also, need to know the position of tires/suspension when torquing top and bottom???? This must be a 2 wheel drive...my 4wd has a clevis bracket at bottom and torque on that bolt (1) is 59flbs and 21mm socket. My top is 15mm and 15flbs. Thanx for any input from anyone...

[@hitmanhydraulics645]

Torque Spec is (Grunt).

[@walterkersting1362]

Is it a worth while expense? I wonder if the reason my truck feels all sloppy is because the springs are shot, that is softer than new? On the back end I’d like some air assist shocks, or shocks with a coil over spring.

[@georgeronquillo1851]

Excellent! Will changing the shocks affect alignment? Thanks.

[@DantheFixitMan]

It is recommended to get an alignment anytime you change suspension parts, or anything that can change the ride height... I didn’t get one on this truck after changing the shocks. Thanks for watching!

[@albinomartinez1577]

Muy buen trabajo gracias por el video

[@carolynwolfe5023]

Idk anything about measuring torque. Do you have a video on that?

[@Proud2bendn337]

Great video, this worked like a charm! Thanks for the video.

[@solterotriple7]

Ok so i have a probably dumb question for other viewers but an important one for me. When tightening the nut on the top of the shock, should the truck have wheel on thr ground or off the ground? I tightened the nut while truck was off the ground and when i put the wheels back on and lowered the truck i can spin the tip washer and bushing. Now the truck is wobbly when i drive over 50mph

[@TJCinhansed]

It might have just compressed the lower bushing so just tighten it while it’s on the ground

[@danoates5359]

I have 2005 chevy silverado 1500 2wd. Would that be same torque?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I believe it would be the same process and torque specifications for your truck. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@danoates5359]

@Dan the Fix it Man thanks, I have found different torque on it.

[@nova-x-force4676]

Money saver thank you

[@rustyshackleford5058]

What I would like to get the answer to is do you tighten the top shock nut with the suspension jacked as high as it goes, or letting it go as low as it goes or with tires on? That's 3 different ways you're gonna get 15ft/lbs...or just till the bushing mushrooms

[@renesanchez53]

You drop it down and then tighten it.

[@AngelHernandez-lv7xy]

So on my Chevy Silverado it has a real rough ride and you can hear the suspension kinda like creek or whatever you wanna call it when I hit bumps, so what should I change or look at first?

[@ericmorales2272]

Ball joints and control arms

[@lilchief85]

Very helpful thank you 🙏

[@hitmanhydraulics645]

Great, Informative Vid, Thanks

[@mmey2228]

nice video

[@franzrojas7508]

Thanks for the video

[@albertquintero5412]

Man I love this

[@johnkorn1810]

I need help replacing the spring. What is the safest way and I guess the right way? Is it just taking off the lower ball joint and then slowly letting the Jack down to where the spring unloads itself? If I do that is it just the same way in reverse to put the new spring in?

[@getsudatensho]

Go to autozone and rent the spring compressor so they wont jump out as you remove them

[@renec0327]

Thanks

[@jamest3552]

charge it first?

[@Thatguy-fq3pr]

I attempted this and my bottom bolts both broke so now I will have to figure something else out :/

[@stroys7061]

That sucks. I have a 2003 truck that needs new shocks. I’m concerned the bottom bolts will sheer off, too.

[@loyallistener6697]

I am dealing with this same issue now on my 2002 Silverado 2WD. Would appreciate it if anyone might have a solution -- thanks.

[@potterrrrr]

@@loyallistener6697 Ever find a solution or a link for a new set of bolts?

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

PB blast it the night prior And don’t use air tools or impact I did this job in 20 mins Both sides

[@gagemac1267]

Did my lower control arm yesterday and I was wondering why I was hearing a weird noise looked at the bottom of the shock and I put the mounting bracket on top of the control arm instead of below😂

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@gagemac1267 glad you figured that out!

[@Ronniejamesleo]

Usually a nut there so you dont need to use locking pliers

[@sti_bruh]

What's the part number on these front shocks..? ..thx..

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Alton, The link at the top of the description will take you to the link to buy them directly from Amazon.com. The part number is listed on the Amazon description page. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@ylamona7693]

will this do for a 03 suburban 2wd?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I believe the lower mount is different on the suburban, but the process is pretty much the same. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@renesanchez53]

My new shock doesn’t have the bottom mounts . Do I take out the bushing and insert the old mount ? Any help is appreciated !

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Rene, Thanks for watching! It may be possible to press out the old bottom bushing, or maybe it’s a split style bushing and mount, but I am not sure how difficult that might be to remove from the old shock. Sorry, I wish I had a better answer for you, but mine came with the new lower bushing already installed. Best of luck with it! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@renesanchez53]

Dan the Fix it Man my old mounts had a bar pin for the bottom mount. That’s what I meant. I just want to know if it’s safe to push out the new bushing and install this bar pin instead

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@renesanchez53 Got it. I think it would be ok to change it, but I guess it would depend on how easy the bar pin comes out of the old rubber bushing. If the new shock came with a metal sleeve inside the rubber bushing, and you're trying to just press that out and put in the bar pin, that might work... I don't have the truck anymore, and it's kind of hard without seeing it. I tried searching a few videos, but can't find anything definitive on that.

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@renesanchez53 Here's a video I found showing pressing in a bar pin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCumaBtYtKkqa8

[@mynamemeanspeace]

Ty I realize the 2wd was different today lol

[@hitmanhydraulics645]

Spray Lubricant....

[@Quagmire17000]

Good lord put some wood behind the rear wheels so the truck doesn't come off the jack stands. At least put the parking break on. I literally jumped when the truck moved when you pumped the jack. Please be careful even if you have the wheels attached...

[@Thatguy-fq3pr]

the jack is designed to move that way tho?

[@andrewshepherd8147]

You sound dumb, if the Jack didn’t roll while it’s being pumped up it would slip off the subframe. If you notice the rear wheels aren’t moving.

[@3rd.Gen.Fisherman619]

Nothing behind the wheels is crazy

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

You left so much out Why?

[@gabrielpalacios4304]

What is the size of the bottom bolts for the shocks I need to replace 2 of them?

[@getsudatensho]

He said 13mm