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Silverado Shocks Install Guide

Your Silverado

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This page covers the US Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 V8.

Better ride
Hard$360–$9003–5 hrs
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Why do it

Better shocks control the truck over bumps and with a load.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.

Steps

  1. Disconnect the front

    • Disconnect the tie rod and knuckle.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2007-14) (0:31–2:00)

  2. Remove the old strut

    • Disconnect the control arm and take it out.
    Watch this step (2:00–4:21)

  3. Fit the new strut

    • Fit it and reconnect everything.
    Watch this step (4:21–7:26)

  4. Remove the old strut

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2014-18) (0:00–1:32)

  5. Fit the new strut

    • Fit it and secure the wheel.
    Watch this step (2:05–4:49)

  6. Remove the factory shocks

    • Take off the wheel and shock.
    Watch this step (Bilstein on a 2019+) (3:04–5:10)

  7. Fit the new shocks

    • Fit and tighten them.
    Watch this step (5:10–7:57)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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