How to Replace Rear Shocks on a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado Replace Rancho W\ Bilstein 5100 Series

[@nogripes]

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[@josemisiego]

That model is for a lifted truck?

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Just bought a new 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 with those stock (crap) Rancho shocks. My old truck ('14 Silverado) had Bilsteins at all four corners. Loved the ride. Miss the Bilstein ride quality already. SO, ordered some Bilstein 5100 for the rear on the new truck...and will likely do the fronts. Thanks for doing a video on R/R'ing the shocks...likely will DIY the rears myself.

[@285runt]

I'm on the same boat. Congrats on the new truck

[@williamhanna5224]

Its pronounced Bil Steen

[@rhower3698]

For everyone saying these are installed upside down, these are monotube design, which can be installed either direction, but preferly boot down. Rough Country N3 variable gas shocks get installed boot up

[@davisstumbo3899]

Bilstein recommends their logos be installed so they're upright and readable. So dust cover down.

[@RedBeardDevelopment]

I installed them on my truck yesterday, the body side eyelet was bolted to the axel, as was the OE Shock. Also, due to the type of boot mine came with (non-corrugated) installing it that way will keep water from building up.

[@luissandoval6237]

Do you put them up side down

[@AdamOutlaw87]

You do not need jackstands or a jack for this at all the rear axle does not move or need moved for this job

[@jordanhumphrey9615]

I prefer oil spray than rubberize undercoat due to if you dont sand rust off completley it will pocket under the undercoat and create moisture pockets and rot the frame quick.

[@AlexGZ9]

Great videos man...very helpful. Going to remplace mine this weekend...front and rear. On the rear I’ve seen people installing boot up...what’s the right way?? Or does it matter..? Thanks again.

[@jagbender]

Boot down

[@guysteel]

the factory put it in with the rod pointing up

[@ognomem]

took wheel off?

[@georgehanna3434]

Pretty sure it's boot down. Otherwise the logo is upside down...

[@4liter]

Awesome! Do you have a video covering the fronts?

[@Ed-pv6ke]

He does!

[@lowmofo]

Someone send this man an electric impact.

[@Ed-pv6ke]

Man I putt the booties up the 1st time. Double checked here and elsewheres, the booties go down. Gotta read the shock ... check w/ Bilstein they put holes in for fluids to seep out. Took half as long, but on a Texas afternoon doing it twice ... wasn't nice. SO BEWARE BOOTIES GO DOWN!!!

[@brandonharris6533]

Anyone noticed they are upside down???

[@careyemory7757]

You put them in up side down liquid can run down inside boot

[@ronc4762]

@@nogripes I just installed these on my 2016 Silverado and called Bilstein in Poway Ca, they said boot down, you should be able to read the writing right side up! Good job

[@jaimemedrano145]

@@ronc4762 send a pic

[@jsward12]

These are great shocks, I have the 5100's in the front and rear much smoother and noticeable handling improvements when towing. You can level the truck with the fronts which are adjustable.... One question, my mechanic had installed the rear with the boots up, would this cause any issues in ride quality?

[@yotamans0697]

Josh Ward bilstein shocks should always have the logo right side up

[@TomMack530]

its 90 foot pounds, you forgot anti seize on the bolts

[@johnsmith-qx9eh]

It looks like you installed them upside down

[@gybx4094]

The correct German pronunciation is "Beal-Sht-eye-nuh".

[@scottkaleniecki1261]

Why are they upside down? Water collects in the boots like this.

[@nogripes]

This is the installation per the manufacturer

[@metal_mo]

I just got the 4600 series for my 18 Sierra. And I say STEEN.

[@hookemanbookemoutdoors2712]

Its pronounced bilstein like Frankenstein. I was watching a video by lite Brite nation an they went into the bilstein factory an the pronounced it correctly as Frankenstein!!

[@hookemanbookemoutdoors2712]

Oh and u put them upside down buddy

[@sirsweetness8332]

Looks like you work in an aluminum foil shack. 😂

[@ronjohnson1512]

Bil STEEN

[@millibarman]

Not unless Germany has suspended their rules of pronunciation for this video … *Bier stein *Neuschwanstein *Lichtenstein None of which are subject to American opinion 😂

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

Ahhh u out it upside down