concerned about suspension

[pacman1981]

i changed break pads like not even 2 months ago i know i will eat up some brakes but its suspension that i think needs a look at like shocks,and watever else goes wit it

sounds like maybe some new shocks...

 

[bowtiefreak]

bilsteins. nothing else

 

[texaschevyryder]

how simple or complicated are shocks to replace front and back ima replace all at once

 

[bowtiefreak]

easy. Is your truck stock height or lowered. The rear shocks are so easy, the front is a little bit of a pain in the ass. I did mine in the driveway last time in about 2 hours but a steering stabilizer also went on

 

[texaschevyryder]

how do you do rear?

 

[ravingmadman]

Each one has 2 bolts that go into the body at the top, and a big bolt into the rear end at the bottom. Super easy, especially if you hit it all with some WD40, and go for a quick drive around the block.

 

[BOSS]

Sounds like you need to invest in a steering stabilizer first.

 

[texaschevyryder]

i went to shops today they all telling me 300-500 to get all shocks replaced

 

[BOSS]

All 4 will run you about 2-300 online depending on which brand you go with. Steering stabilizer is about 75-100 if I remember correctly. Both you cam easily do yourself.

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[ravingmadman]

Yeah, don't go to the shop. They'll charge you an hour or two of labor at $100/hour, and they'll take a 15% markup profit on the shocks. Just go to Schuck's, and tell them what you're looking for, and ask for several different options as far as cost is concerned. They'll get you taken care of in the $200-$300 range, as mentioned above.