MagneRide installation - yes another thread

[bi0hazard]

I'm about to order both front magneride shocks for my '16 Tahoe. Shocks are on backorder. Apparently they're seized, though I can't tell. I found a decent price on a GM parts website, $370 each.

MY questions: Do I need additional parts other than (2) GM 84977478 units, and can any shop install it or does it have to be a chevy dealer due to the ride sensors? Additionally, what's a reasonable shop fee for swapping both front shocks?

All of above is to alleviate the $2100 dealer quote.

Thanks!

 

[CMoore711]

There are no special tools needed, the sensor rods are simply remove and reinstall. However, before removing I would measure the length of them before popping them out, that way when you reinstall them you know what length they should be when put back in correctly/all the way.

Usually you do need some spring compressors to swap the fronts and they’re pretty large springs so heavy-duty spring compressors are needed.

I would try a local tire discounters or similar shop because it’s likely you’ll an alignment after the work. Ask them if you supply the parts how much to swap the front struts.

 

[TollKeeper]

Since the Struts on these trucks are only attached to the A-Arms, and are separate from the alignment components, a alignment is not required... But its always recommended.

Just watched a video on this last night, and I dont even own one!

 

[bi0hazard]

Thank you for the replies

 

[bi0hazard]

While I'm waiting for GM parts store to get their recommended part GM#84977478 in stock, I ran across older posts recommending GM#84176631 (which I can find on ebay, supposedly older unit that fits my '16 Tahoe). On top of that, my actual shock has #23312155 on it, to further confuse the issue. Can someone clarify how to to find the right part number, since there appear to be multiple?