DIY replace rear coil springs on 00 Yuk?

[00yukonxl]

Anyone done a coil spring replacements in their Yukon themselves? I searched the forums, lots of comments on part numbers, but looking for some tips for someone who's done it. I have a sagging XL, autoride and really squats when towing something. Would like to just replace the coils to stop the body roll, not sag, etc.
130K miles, Yuk XL, autoride, occasional towing, 4x4.

jack it up, unbolt shocks, swaybar, lower rear end - that simple?

I have plenty of experience and tools, just mostly muscle car motor work, very little suspension.
appreciate any help.

 

[NORCAL SS]

its very simple takes 15 minutes to do just did a members truck tonight.

21mm wrench/socket take off the lower shocks from axle jack the truck out and pull out old springs put in new ones and your done.

 

[00yukonxl]

killer. i was hoping it was that easy. any opinions on if I should try to get Z71 springs, if those aer available .. I would imagine new stock springs will be fine and wont have the 130K miles on them like I have, and maybe no rear sag too.

 

[00yukonxl]

ok, got my order into summit today to get the billstein replacements, then pop them in hopefully without issue. Going to try to get some good pics along the way.

 

[Tahoewhat]

Let us know, fixing to do the exact same thing when my bilsteins arrive. Not for another week though. Hopefully...

 

[00yukonxl]

yea will do. hoping a bit of time in the garage takes care of them.

 

[00yukonxl]

DONE. springs came today, slapped them in tonight. Did a somewhat long write-up and posted here. Hope this helps others.
http://www.randomrides.net/yukon/coilsprings.html

 

[Tahoewhat]

I put springs in already, dont know what i was thinking. Got my bilstien shocks in and put those in tonite also. Your write up is just how i did mine, but i didnt take off my end links. Good write up though. it will help folks, pictures and words along w/ them are always good.

 

[00yukonxl]

yea, I have got to get some normal shocks. i have the Autoride. New shocks in and the resistor trick I guess to not get a 'service' light on the dash.

 

[Tahoewhat]

Well im lowered, and dont have autoride, but got the bilsteins, cant say much, only drove around the neighborhood, but rides much better than stock. I know Max, on here along w/ a few others have got rid of thier autoride and replaced w/ other shocks w/ no problems.