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    2nd row captain chairs

    I truly wish they did. This the biggest interior flaw of the k2xx that 10 gen and prior didn't have cause 2nd row was closer to the front and 12th gen fixed by slightly longer wheelbase + adjustable 2nd row.
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Honestly, this is probably a better call. I should not have had to struggle as much as i did. Thanks for the link!
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Hey thanks! And unfortunately you are correct. This is one thing most of the installation videos on YT fail to mention since many of them are quickstrut swaps, which will come fully preassembled in a new coil, bushing and plate assembly, and wire connector. When you buy a bare shock absorber...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    And just like that im done with thr driver side strut! For the passenger side front my dad recommended this - and glad of him to realize this- if you remove the wheel skirt you can pretty much get lateral access to remove the strut. This is key since getting at the top plate from the top is...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    You know, after having to use them over and over it wasn't that bad. As long as they are sized correctly they will hold pretty well. The key is doing the best you can to have each compressor close to 180° opposite each other. And when you tighten each side with your impact gun do so in even...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Once you snip off the old connector, remove the old strut and assemble the new one. You dont necessarily have to re tension the top nut yet, you can do that after soldering the new connector on, but that's the annoying part of these, you have to feed the line back through the mounting plate. I...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    My dad hipped me to the fact the local Autozone had tool rental, where basically they charge you the price of a tool then refund it. Works for me as I was able to get a set of strut spring compressors. Here began the trouble spots. So the spring compressors we got might have been just a tad...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Once we got to the suburban we started front driver side, removing lugs and wheel. I still dont have the right sockets for lugs, so i just use the e kit in the back + jack handle for leverage. Honestly the hardest part is finding the best mounting points for my jackstands since I have the...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Hey yall so updates! I ended up doing work myself (me and my dad). Storytime: A bit after I got back from vacation I did two things, one was finally buy the parts from rockauto. Now yall, I decided I was only gonna replace front and rear struts so I didnt buy any of the suggested additional...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Huh. Ok appreciate all the feedback thus far. Time is a factor so I probably will have my aunts guy take a look at it. Im tempted though... Ill tally up the cost of the upper arms, and all the parts @cmore711 mentioned. Do these parts come with fresh bolts? If not where/ how do you all get...
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Oh, and here's a pic of The White Knight:
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    So what I've learned from yall - go OEM on front suspension!

    Newish here - and it's my first time getting my front end suspension components replaced. I have a 2016 Suburban LTZ with all the things. Bought in 2022 @104k miles, now @149k. This is what ive learned from like 4 other recent-ish threads: - Those 3 digit part number things (RPO codes lol)...
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    The Adventures of Sylvester, the 2018 Suburban 3500 HD and our 2017 Airstream 27FB

    My 1500 has the flaky gas guage. the needle will sit 1/8 of a tank lower than its supposed to be, but Its so intermittent that i can't tell unless I just filled up or i'm nearing empty.
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    An inside look at Z95 magnetic shocks

    This is really cool! Glad you took the time to take the deep dive! I see this becoming a internet reference for years to come...
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    Arnott vs Strutmasters for Magnaride?

    Hey @intobaitem - I'm new here and looking to do the same as you. Any update on the Strutmasters? Has the ride quality increased any?
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