Pre-Loaded Strut/Spring : Parts to Make My Own

[The_Burban]

Already have Bilsteins on order. Have the springs too.

What other parts would I need to load my own struts to prep for this front swap?

Tophats.

Any place to search part diagrams? Or can someone tell me?

 

[SnowDrifter]

Perch
Lower shock mount
Top hat
Dust boot

 

[The_Burban]

Thanks boss. Is there a site to search over parts diagrams? Get PNs?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks boss. Is there a site to search over parts diagrams? Get PNs?

Www.gmpartsdirect.com

 

[The_Burban]

Thank you kindly

 

[The_Burban]

Parts counter at local friendly dealer was still pretty high. GMParts direct was still outta my price range.

Luckily a buddy is a parts manager and come this week I will have all the parts needed for a price I understand as excellent since shopping around.

Found a shop with the Brinack compressor where will I assemble them.

At that point, should make for a super easy suspension job!

Will add an RC leveling spacer..... Since I have time, I may redo the sway links.

 

[fireburban]

Or you can try Rock auto as well. I did the same thing and built my own.

 

[The_Burban]

Or you can try Rock auto as well. I did the same thing and built my own.

Rock Auto I have used a few times.

Now, having a connection with a dealership parts manager.... I just order and they are at my house same or next day.

 

[The_Burban]

Doh, forgot lower insulators and going to get new top nuts.

THEN, get them pre-loaded.

 

[swathdiver]

Already have Bilsteins on order. Have the springs too.

What other parts would I need to load my own struts to prep for this front swap?

Tophats.

Any place to search part diagrams? Or can someone tell me?

What kind of compression tool are you going to use?