How to Replace Front Shock & Spring Assembly 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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This video shows you how to install a new shock and spring assembly designed specifically to fit your 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV. A shock and spring complete assembly simplifies installation. You don't need to separate the spring from the shock absorber.

This repair was done on a 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury 6.2L Sport Utility 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Tools you will need:
• 18mm Wrench
• 18mm Socket
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses
• Pole Jack
• Wheel Chocks

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[trainnedgunner]

TRQ, I want to say (from a humble TAC aircraft tech) that your videos are on point and your product looks sound. I do have a question: Why smaller lower bolt and upper nuts than the OE? If they were the same size, would that mitigate the need for alignment? Thank You!!!

[juanparra]

I bought shocks from yall and got them installed and I like the ride and everything but now my car can’t go past 80 mph and I made sure everything was connected properly I was wondering if yall have any idea how to fix that

[antcap]

A couple questions, Do the bolts need to be torqued? Also, does this keep the autoride in front or bypass it. I'm looking to swap put both front and rear and want to keep my autoride I have 08 escalade ext z55, I found struts for the back that keep autoride, but haven't found one's for the front that has the spring already attached just stats by themselves.

[fromundadeez]

Is this the same for a premium esv with air ride?

[abcardenas]

The extension you put it in the new one 18 mm

[davew]

Thanks for the assist. It was as easy as the video showed (although it took me longer than 11 minutes). Great video.
Note that I think the 1A Auto shocks in the video would have fit my Tahoe with the same Escalade "autoride" suspension, but I had to purchase elsewhere where they guaranteed the fit. (1A Auto support said no). Possible missed opportunity for 1A.

[ChevroletBryant]

That car looks like it was submerged in water, very rusty underneath