Rear Shocks Install - Chevy Silverado

Installing some new Monroe Reflex shocks on a 2007 Chevy Silverado. Some of the tools needed will be 21mm sockets or wrenches, breaker bar (possibly), and penetrating oil such as WD-40.

[Jonb]

If you mess up like I did while cutting the plastic retainer, you can easily take a ratchet strap to collapse the shock again.

[kylerowland]

Doing this tonight, glad to see the rears look pretty easy like the fronts

[senzomngadi]

Looking forward to changing my Datsun go rear shocks this weekend thanks for the simple and video.

[jasonwhitlaw]

Great video!!! Just what I needed. Doing this at home and it this video was put together very well and helped a ton. Thank you!

[jameshibbert]

Thanks for the ideas, I will use my oil change ramps and I can do this. JLH 4-14-2022

[Maverick]

Good video, just what I was looking for.
A black rattle can will go a long way under that truck! 😉

[fbksfrank]

Gonna be fighting a hoard of mosquitoes tomorrow morning, but looks like I’m doing all four and rotating the tires.

[raymondalmodobar]

Doing this on Saturday great video thank you!

[pnw]

no need to jack the rear up?

nice. i was worried i would have to

[PaulyV]

nice. not alot of yapping like ya see on most vids. thanks.

[treysauce]

Does vehicle have to be lifted or be supported by jack/jack stand to do this? I have shock extenders that only require I take the bottom shock bolt out but don’t know if I need a jack to do so

[bayareaonly]

This the old skool right here no drills and no rubber Malat lol.

[harryd]

To those who said he forgot to “prime” the shocks…monotube shocks do NOT have to be primed before installation.

[TomMack]

you forgot to put Anti-Seize on the bolt's before putting them back on, did you jack the rear end up or no ?

[Livemusic]

Currently have the bed removed on my 1990 chevy c1500. I'm assuming it would be easier to remove and install new ones right ??? Do you think I need a jack to raise or lower for this job ?? Help

[weekendhomeprojects]

How they holding up? I got the newer Monroe's without the rubber boot. I was hoping to get some Blistein 5100's but all the auto parts stores were bone dry.

[craftycri]

LOVE your 1/2 Rachet!!! :) seriously, what kind is it?

[HoftsWoodshop]

How are they 3 years later? Do you feel the bumps or more like a dampener in newer vehicles?

[benjamingarcia]

How do you like these? I have the Bilstein 5100 but I feel they are a little too stiff

[fmxshaggy]

Did you have to raise the back on jack stands?