I have worked in industrial maintenance for well over 30 years. Replacing the struts and swapping the springs on a Nissan Altima was one of the scariest things I have ever done mechanically. The right tool for the job is absolutely necessary and your life indeed relies on it. This is not a job for a novice. I'll never change the springs out again. Everything else, no problem.Thanks for the video.

Great Job and Great detail. We have been recommending this video to our customers doing front strut installs with our Z95 magneride bypass kits. Can't wait for the new KYB Strut-Plus Series coming out soon.

Really good video, wasn't quite sure if using my old springs on my 09 Silverado would work with the setup on these new struts. It was nice to see the part with the wall mounted strut compressor to see just how easy it was to switch. Plan on buying the Bilstein 5100 struts and shocks for it. Thanks again!

I just bought struts for my 2018 sierra and cme across your video, a big thank you

Good video. I opted for the Monroe quick struts assembly. I didn’t know those where considered cheap lol. I thought I was buying true best actually. Your video made my job easy thanks

I just installed Bilstein 5100 's on my 2008 GMC Sierra with 206,000 miles. Broke a bolt that had rusted to the arm. Got two new bolts at the parts store. I got a rental spring compression tool. It was not easy. Now the truck is leveled and rides nice. Gained about two inches.

Thanks for the advice and your video! I really appreciate your help! Sincerely: Mr.Leonor from PA. USA.

Great informative vid for replacement!!!! Might be doing that sooner than planned. I just noticed this weekend my 2012 GMC sierra SLE Z71's front drivers side strut was loose at the top nut. I got a crecent wrench on the flat spots of the stud (to keep it from spinning when I tightened the nut) but I never really did get the nut to tighten down. I could see where I was definately tightening the nut by all the new clean threads I was exposing on the stud but it never seemed to stop the lateral movement entirely. Is that a tell tale sign of strut failure? I've got a 4" Rancho lift with Rancho struts. I bought the truck used from my father in law with the lift already on it and from what I remember he put the lift on it soon after he bought it so at 178,000 miles I would guess it might soon be time. I just put new tires and wheels on it and had it aligned a couple of months back, is this issue with my strut going to be causing premature tire wear? Seen a lot of replacement videos but nothing really describing what I'm experienceing. Any help, or advice would be extremely helpful. Thanks

Simple & Easy instructions thank you!

Awesome job! Hoping it’s the same for a 2019 Sierra

a lot of shops in my area wont even do that for you they want to do the whole job themselves

Awesome video, I’ve been looking into doing this replacement myself and this video is perfect!

Done mine today. Just like the video shows

It has helped me and I thank you for the information.

Great video 👍🏼. I make my job too easy

2018 silverado has a really tight but rough ride..ive read alot of forums that this drastically changes the ride quality...any idea if warranty is void or does the dealership need to do it

Very helpful - thanks!! I'd like to see the list of parts that you mentioned. I have a '15 LTZ Z71 which has Rancho Shocks/Struts. I'm thinking mine may be ready for replacement also.

Awesome video man

Bro thank you. I was looking at the front suspension and I was thinking these have to just drop right out. Ain't paying over $1000 for 10 bolts and a couple $200 parts

Great job

Lower spring seat, do you use the one off the factory strut?

Did the torque specs come with the Bilstein documentation?

Just wanted to pause and say how impressed I was when you started talking Bilstien. Hoping you left the part numbers in the description.

Good evening two questions number one it isn't necessary to remove the uca and the tire rod? And what should I be supporting as I'm doing the front suspension

Great video, I have a 3.5 superlift and I need to replace my front shocks do I put it on the lowest setting ?

Thanks for the great - to the point - video! Question - My 2007 Tahoe Z71 has 175k miles on it (bought it at 110k) and not sure if the shocks have ever been replaced. I am planning to replace the shocks but what is your opinion on the springs? I see that use reused everything else, but not sure how to tell if I should just go new with everything or really just the shocks inside the assembly. Thanks!

I’m about to replace the struts on my truck with leveling struts. The instructions say to remove the sway bar end link, tire rod, and upper ball joint. With this video it shows that all that isn’t necessary and will make the job so much easier thanks!!!!

do the bolts need to be torqued to any specified amount?

Would shocks cause my Silverado to lean as well? I’m half a inch on passenger side? It’s not the gas tank side

Thank you !

Wow, great video. A lot of the other ones show disassemble the whole front end

Adding a 2.5” under-strut leveling block to my ‘15 Silverado. This is just the video I needed to show I can do it without entirely disassembling the front end. To get the block underneath, should I compress the strut with a bottle jack, or maybe a pry bar?

hey man if you could answer this question youd be helping me out. i bought the 5100s for my 14 silverado 4wd, and the local shop couldnt figure out how it would work as the lower strut plate appears welded to the stock strut. is this the case? did you reuse your bottom strut plate?

Thank you

Can in install the biliatein shocks with a 3 inch lift kit?

Aaron, my truck has a 2" leveling spacer already installed but I'm looking for about one more inch of lift. Can these shocks be installed with the 2" leveling spacer in place and then add another 1" with the adjustable shock?

I have a lot of squeaking going on could it be struts? I replaced both upper and lower arms already. And the tie rod

Great video, thanks for posting. Are you happy with the leveling kit you put on your front end? Was thinking about going with a 2” level in front but am concerned about other parts wearing prematurely.

Are pro comp any good?

Where can i get the lower spring plate? I’m using the same blisteins you are

Would the strut assembly from the '15 bolt into a '10 Sierra? Got a good lineup on the struts and rear shocks from a factory take off that got a lift installed. Thank you

question can one leave the strut in place and drop the shock without have to take the strutt off? I have a 2 wheel drive silverado 2016 wt.

How long did the work take?

What’s a reasonable price for a mechanic/shop to just take off old shocks from assembly and mount new ones?

Hey can you help me at 5:17 the bottom of my shock was slightly off and didn’t line up. I tried to turn the shock like you did but couldn’t doo it. It wasn’t turning so I kinda forced it somehow to line up and got the bolts to go. When I went to get an alignment the guy at the shop said I was suppose to lock the steering wheel straight before removing front shocks. That if I feel my truck pull to one side I might have to remove the shocks and lock the wheel straight and reassemble ? Am confused . The only thing I think is the tension of the twisted shock how I forced it slightly make my truck go right. Do you think I can loosen the top shock bolt enough to be able to turn the shock while on my truck? Could this be the reason why there can be a slight pull?

Did you leave the level spacer on

Are these struts you’re recommending just for lifted trucks or can be use for original configuration meaning replacing OEM struts? Is it the same part number you posted?

So I'm doing mine now. Those wire connections on the top three bolts under the hood are nearly impossible to get off. Driver's side was okay, but passenger side is rough.

Hello I have a 2015 z71 sierra on a 4 inch BDS lift. I was wondering if I can install these struts to the highest setting and it add a little more lift upfront, without any issues. Thanks in advance !

Would the installation be the same for a four-wheel-drive

Great video!

Will these work on a 2014 2 wheel drive V6 model stock ride height?? Or do I need 4600

It's amazing you still have the stock stabilizer linkage at a 110k miles lmao

Aaron where are you placing your jack at to Jack the truck up? In the center of the axle?

Can i just purchase this and level out my rake look on my 2014 silverado? do i need to purchase anything else with this kit?. been thinking bout using a 2 inch leveling kit but been told to get the bilstein 5100 struts.

I replaced my front shocks with these bilstien ones. Now every time I turn sharp im getting a loud pop noise only coming from the driver side. Any suggestions?

I Need to do this job on my 99 Kia Sephia

I'm curious because I'm looking to do this soon. Why do you say you need a alignment after? This wouldn't change the front end geometry

Can these shocks be used without it lifting the truck? And how do they compare to factory shocks?

If you do both sides at the same time, the sway bar actually helps you. No need to loosen the sway bar.

U think I can do this to a 2021 GMC Sierra

do you have to do an alignment readjustment after replacing the struts? from the looks of it i would think not because nothing else besides the struts was removed right?

When should you replace the spring?

so i notice somthing on top of the strut when you took it out of the truck and did put it back on what was that ?

how many more steps for 4wd variants?

Very in depth video. Loved it. Review on these bs5100s? DdI you put it to the highest setting?

What will happen if you use Monroe? Will they just not last as long? I have purchased some more expensive ones from O Rielly's. Dont have allot of options around my home and need them done ASAP. Thanks

How do i reuse the lower spring plate?

Hi....would a bad shock be the reason for 1 of my tire's tread start to get messed up?

Torque spec lower strut mount ?

Easy peasy

Have a pair of Monroes on my 89 Sliverado,4yrs later their rusty,but still durable.And a fuck of alot cheaper then Bilstein.

@ 5:05 made me chuckle.

Do you know where the suspension control arm bumpers are located?

How would you know when it’s time to replace them?

So this will work with leveling kit too right? Why in the world does every video I watch take the whole control arm apart?

How is belsten in of rod

Did I miss it, what notch did you set the perch at

Monroe is a quality USA manufacturer.

On average how much would you say a job like this would cost? Labor and parts? I was quoted for one side, 1500.00

What the torque spec?

👍👍

Did you remove the brake caliper before removing the strut

I have a 2010 Silverado and I purchased the Bilstein leveling front struts. I installed the first strut without an issue although the second I used an impact to secure the strut shaft nut and it snapped the thread right off. Looking at the snapped-off thread, the material appears to be cast metal. Stock strut torque is 38 ft-lbs and the Bilstein is only 19. I didn't have an issue with them not honoring the warranty although I sent the strut to them through the seller and after two weeks they sent the strut back to me in the same condition. They didn't even ask if I wanted the strut fixed, and they told me they could fix it although I would have to go through the seller. F-upped. Now you cant even find the 6112 for 2010 so I ended up purchasing the 6112 leveling kit for 2014. The difference is about 9/16 in either direction shortage, all other aspects are the same. Fox leveling shocks work from 2007 to 2018 Silverado's. The 2014 kit has a different thread metal. I'm going to have the metal inspected and I hope Bilstein didn't use an inferior metal on the 6112 series. Bilstein is discontinuing the 6112.

I lost one of the mounting nuts on top... anyone have a part number (2015 Tahoe LT)

Hit that like button people!

Took off leveling spacer?

How do you know if your struts are bad will your truck feel bouncy in the front and will your truck sit kinda low in the front also??

If I install 3.5 rough country struts do I have to replace my control arms I’m running 285/55R20 with 20x10 rims and they are rubbing in the front I already have a leveling spacer but that was before I got new tires

You did this all without removing any other suspension parts? Just pulled off the wheel and removed the nuts? I feel like something might be missing here, as another video disconnected everything, including the driveshafts.

What about the spacer

Watched this video twice and had the knowledge to do this myself. Just wish I had paid attention that it was on a 2wd and mine was 4wd. Top end of strut hung up between drive shaft and tie rod. A lot of wiggling to keep from taking anything else off.

I overtorqued the top nut on of of my bilstein and it snapped off and created a noghtmare so be very careful when putting the shock together before you install and use a torque wrench not impact like me

Or you can by the complete spring shock assembly if you want

HAHA he said deez nuts.

Why not replace the mount, bushings and seats too while it was all apart. It's not much more to replace everything...

Why would you need to align? You didn’t undo or replace anything that controls the alignment.

thanks... any videos of you or someone else using that "hand" portable spring compressor.? I think I'll bring it down the local shop; its just those guys don't like doing 'minor' work and over charge. Better than getting wounded or killed by the spring but..... I think I found it... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtR8n9l90J-qdZs.html

I'm just going to get the whole strut assembly just easier after seeing this video the garage I called yeah they can kiss my a$$ The amount of money they wanted to do a a 20 minute job absolutely not after I seen how easy it was I'm going to get myself a breaker bar and a pry bar and I'm doing it myself

you're not suppose to reuse those bottom 2 nuts