2015 Yukon Denali Z95 - Rock Auto cart

Ok - finally going to replace all 4 corners of my busted magneride suspension.

I have a local shop I trust who will install parts that I buy myself.

Is there anything else I need to get from RA other than these shocks/struts?

Be sure to use the 5% discount code -- see the thread below and pick one that won't expire before you order.

how much are you paying this "shop" ? because other then the strut compression part which requires a rental tool (also free when you return the rental) you can install these yourself at 0 cost with basic tools.
to add to that list, how is the compressor working?

Fless said:

Be sure to use the 5% discount code -- see the thread below and pick one that won't expire before you order.

Rock Auto Discount Codes - Post 'em Here for Others to Use

332784983215915197 April 10

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Thanks - I actually had added but cropped my screen cap! Appreciate the reminder!

Doubeleive said:

how much are you paying this "shop" ? because other then the strut compression part which requires a rental tool (also free when you return the rental) you can install these yourself at 0 cost with basic tools.
to add to that list, how is the compressor working?

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I’ve been back and forth on this; a lot. The compression is really just a little beyond my experience/comfort level. They’re charging $600 for all four. I might start with only the struts however because the shocks are in much better shape.

dboneusc said:

I’ve been back and forth on this; a lot. The compression is really just a little beyond my experience/comfort level. They’re charging $600 for all four. I might start with only the struts however because the shocks are in much better shape.

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it's a couple bolts and a couple connectors, by far the easiest part the system to replace.
if the pump is not working there is no point in replacing the rear shocks because they won't work anyway.

As @Doubeleive states, if you do any wrenching at all, you can easily replace these struts/shocks yourself, except for perhaps, changing out the strut inserts, which require compressing the strut's springs.

I was not comfortable with compressing the two front strut springs myself, so I removed the strut assemblies myself and took them plus the new shock inserts to a local trusted repair shop, and had them change out the strut inserts. It cost me $100 for them to do that task. Afterwards, I reinstalled the front struts into the truck myself. The rear shocks are a piece of cake to change out yourself.

Joseph Garcia said:

As @Doubeleive states, if you do any wrenching at all, you can easily replace these struts/shocks yourself, except for perhaps, changing out the strut inserts, which require compressing the strut's springs.

I was not comfortable with compressing the two front strut springs myself, so I removed the strut assemblies myself and took them plus the new shock inserts to a local trusted repair shop, and had them change out the strut inserts. It cost me $100 for them to do that task. Afterwards, I reinstalled the front struts into the truck myself. The rear shocks are a piece of cake to change out yourself.

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Thanks - super helpful does that change if I told you I have access to a jack at best, no lift?

dboneusc said:

Thanks - super helpful does that change if I told you I have access to a jack at best, no lift?

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I did my front struts with a floor jack from Harbor freight and 2 jack stands, as I needed some additional lift height to more easily access the suspension components. For the rear, I really did not need to jack the truck up to access the suspension components, but I did lift it a bit on the jack stands, to make it a bit easier.

So, no you don't need a lift to do this job.

Joseph Garcia said:

I did my front struts with a floor jack from Harbor freight and 2 jack stands, as I needed some additional lift height to more easily access the suspension components. For the rear, I really did not need to jack the truck up to access the suspension components, but I did lift it a bit on the jack stands, to make it a bit easier.

So, no you don't need a lift to do this job.

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Damn you’re pretty persuasive here. I’ve watched some YouTube videos but do you have any you thought were particularly helpful?

dboneusc said:

Damn you’re pretty persuasive here. I’ve watched some YouTube videos but do you have any you thought were particularly helpful?

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I should revise my previous statement for clarity. For the front, you DO need to get the truck lifted onto jack stands with the floor jack, as the struts (springs) do support the front of the truck. For the rear, the truck is supported by the springs, which are independent from the shocks.

To be honest, I did not think that a YouTube video was needed for this, as I've been wrenching for well over 1/2 century.

For the front struts, you disconnect the brake line hose holder on the lower side of the strut, remove the electrical wire at the top of the strut, remove the 3 nuts holding the top of the strut to the strut tower in the engine bay, remove the 2 nuts and bolts at the bottom of the strut, and the strut assembly literally falls out.

For the rear, disconnect the the electrical wire and the air line at the top of the shock, remove the top nut and bolt at the top of the shock, and remove the nut and bolt at the bottom of the shock.