KYB shock install on GMT-800

[Black02Silverado]

Looky what Mr. FedEx driver brought me today. My new KYB MonoMax shocks. Now for the install.

Tools
22mm impact to remove wheels
21mm impact socket and combo wrench to remove rear shocks and bottom mount front shocks
15mm to remove factory front shock top mount nut
14mm to install new KYB top front mount nut

1/2" air wrench, makes it easier to accomplish the task not really necessary to have.

Next get the vehicle up off the ground.

Remove old shock.

Install new shock

Once the rear are done then move to the front and accomplish same thing.

Here is where my camera messed up and the new front shock picture isn't here. Sorry about that.

Once they are all installed, you may as well rotate the wheels since it is up off the ground. Then lower it down and torque your wheels per you owners manual. In my case it was 140lbft.

There you are done.

Side note, my original shocks had 98k on them and after I took them off they still have some life left in them, didn't really see much of a difference between them and the KYB's really. Also I noticed that the KYB's were about an inch shorter. I had to lift up on the axle and front wheels to get them to mount. Thought that was strange. These are the correct application for my truck, did several searches online before I bought and all pointed to the ones I have. Interesting.

 

[Bigredmariner]

Very nice Nick.

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Very cool, Nick.

This winter's project is to do the Tahoe with these, and eliminate the autoride.

 

[Zembonez]

I Love KYB shocks. Had em on many vehicles (including my current Exploder).

That portable lift is the shizzle.

 

[buckshot85]

what kind of lift is that??? doesn't look to safe. does it lock?

 

[2001silverado364]

So.....did your truck ride noticably smoother?

 

[Black02Silverado]

There is a safety lock on the lift that engages. I raise it up and then lower it down on the lock. Really safe setup and I live it. Sure makes rotations, brakes hell anything for the most part easier to do and takes no time to set up.

Didn't get to take it out for a spin. Had to come in for dinner and then had to go take care of our pool. It is a green pond right now.

 

[buckshot85]

Thats pretty cool man. imma look into them. we need one but that would be a lot easier than putting anchor bolts and a big lift in our way taking up room. glad you posted that i didn't know about them lol. thanks Nick

 

[Black02Silverado]

I got it for $1,400 delivered about three years ago. I just checked and now they are $1,600. Might still find a deal. The thing is HEAVY but easy to move. Well worth it to me.

 

[2001silverado364]

Well, as soon as you take it out for a spin, tell me what ya think.