I Replaced the ORIGINAL SHOCKS in my 228k Tahoe with Something a Little Better! 

The best generation tahoe in style hands down everybody wanted one of these when they first came out especially the Z71 option

I’m 16 years old and I love your videos cause you show how to fix things and put new things in thanks for making these vids to make me more smart on cars and trucks 🙏🏽

I literally laughed out loud after you compressed the first shock! 🤣😂🤣

This is one of my favorite "project" cars on RU-vid. It's simple, and all the modifications that you have done, like the new wheels and the infotainment were super nice, and not something straight out of a slammed supra. Congrats my dude!

You can go at those front struts from the top. Right in the engine bay, just hit them with an impact

Absolutely love how you cover the entire process in these videos! Keep up the solid work. Really helps when i work on my Tahoe. Been considering upgrading the shocks since i've seen other people upgrade to the Bilsteins as well, but am unsure how it would affect the "air ride".

I just rebuilt the front end of my Yukon, new upper and lower control arms, hubs, sway bar links, shocks, and belltech drop knuckles. The rear end drop comes next weekend. Front sits awesome and the new joints definitely tightened it up. Those bilsteins are definitely an upgrade tho👍

Brooo yesss finally a Tahoe video man !! Love the Tahoe videos just because I have a Tahoe 😂I do everything to mine as you do to yours

I have a 05 Yukon and love the Tahoe videos. I replaced the front and rear shocks last fall. Those front shocks were a real pain

Thanks for the videos i bought my tahoe the beginning of this year and found your videos very helpful keep up the good work

A link to the new shocks is in the description!

Love what you’re doing Matt, you’re an inspiration! Keep killing the game!

Love that truck worth doing the shocks, safety and longevity 😎👍sweet job

It's gonna be a new truck by the time you're finished with it. Congrats on 50k subs. Won't be long till that's doubled

Nice to see the Tahoe getting some love again.

Congratulations on 50k subscribers! 🎉

I was just looking at these! Thanks Matt

I love the videos bro 🙌🏽you should do a Tahoe video where u detail the paint

Matt nice to see new video about Tahoe, i said again you are amazing! 😉 Thanks again

Been waiting for a tahoe video for the longest 😅,, im here for the tahoe build bossman

Always check the RPO numbers to see what Suspension came on your vehicle and you might be surprised to find out what it comes with. Plus how much better it will ride with the correct shocks. Factory parts are always worth it

I love your Tahoe series. I want to go wheeling with your Tahoe!!

Oh wow...in February , I put the same shocks in my 05’ , silver birch z71. I also did the upper control arms, poly sway bar bushings and end links while I was at it. Massive difference. It’s not wallowing like a pig now.

I used to have an 08 Tacoma TRD Off-Road that had Bilstein Shocks and Like you said it Felt like it road on Rails. I loved that suspension setup. I now Drive a 2016 Chevy Silverado and the suspension is way to soft for my liking. I've been contemplating swapping to Bilsteins to see if it would add some firmness to the suspension but I guess that is not the case.

I looked at every Tahoe mod you've done now I'm looking for one to do the same, inspiring, oh and my dodge magnum ain't got the much space lol 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Here for the Tahoe!! ❤️

I'm impressed your shocks moved. My factory shocks off of my 38k mile Sierra were completely shot.

I just put a touch country leveling kit and it made a massive difference, I have about 260k. Had original front shocks, and they were completely gone, I could compress them and they stayed compressed.

I agree completely with ya. I have a few of them gm trucks and never could really tell much difference with new Ones. Good vid.

Those were original! I put the same Bilstein shocks in the front of my 06 Yukon 4x4. I did order new shock bushings from GM as they are more heavy duty, and have that sleeve to eat up the large hole in the upper frame mount.

I just installed the 5100’s on my 04 Yukon. I love them

235k on my 05 tahoe and I'm suprised just how many parts are still factory off the assembly line.

Nice i was literally contemplating on wether doing this to my tahoe!

I love my 04. About to lift the front and replace the back! 🤪

Before you replace the washer fluid reservoir check your washer fluid pump itself. I have an 03 Silverado and my dad had an 04 Silverado and both of them leaked washer fluid. Turns out the washer fluid pump housing is made from plastic and it eventually cracks causing it to leak washer fluid. Replaced just the washer fluid pump on both trucks and no more leak.

Had about the same experience with my ‘03 Z71 Silverado. Replaced the shocks with some ProComp ES3000’s I got a helluva deal on and I’m happy with them. Down the road, I’ll get some new, better shocks, but I’m fixing up this rusty coastal Chevy for my first truck so I don’t have money to throw around for long travel Bilsteins or Kings🤷🏼‍♂️. That’s gotta go towards new leaf springs which are completely cooked. Made in Mexico smh.

I just ordered a new set of shocks about a week ago and got them today for my 2004 Tahoe.. your video helped me out a TON.. saved a lot of money by doing it myself…

My shocks on my 05 only lasted 25,000 miles. I replaced them with KYB's 125K later still rides excellent.

I put rancho shocks on mine after a lift kit, I made so much of a difference in ride quality on mine. But I had to cut the stud off before I took the nut off on the front

Just had to replace my water pump on my 05 Tahoe. It was the original one and it had 139,000 miles on that and also I had changed out the serpentine and a/c belt belts that were also original.

You're the best ♥️♥️👑

I just did the shocks on my Express van. On the front shock, I found you can sawzall the top off, much easier. 👍

I just replaced my original shocks on my 04 Tahoe with 235k. But also added a 6" lift kit.

"It's movin" lol

I had an 01 Tahoe and it was the same for me, no real difference in feeling when I replaced the shocks. I got more of a difference from changing the tires and springs.

Lol! I always use wrenches as hammers too.. Every tool has a hammer side to it 😅

I had a bear of a time getting the passenger front top nut off the shock. I ended up using my impact wrench and was able to work it off. Driver's side was cake. The hydroboost was leaking power steering fluid all over the top nut, so the impact just zinged it right off.

Thanks for the videos man. I have a 2004 Tahoe z71. How do you like the tires?

I'm wondering can I switch out the factory air shocks for some regular shocks

Hi Matt, My Avalanche 2002 NF came from the factory with Bilstein shocks. Love your chanel. Videos helps with my project on GMT800 platform.

Those are the Z71 shocks which you can still buy from Rock auto for pretty cheap. Good for off-roading 👍🏼

The tahoegod 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Question: How come you went with these over AC Delco? Looking on Rock Auto

Is alignment needed after replacing front shocks on a torsion bar front suspension?

I had the 4600 Bilstein and honestly I ended up buying the originals shocks that came in my gmc 1500. I loved how the shocks felt in cold days but in warmer days they sucked idk if climate played a roll on the shocks. Last thing about the 4600 is I kept bottoming out..?

I love those rims What year Silverado did they come off off

I put bilsteins on my tahoe, and they're definitely worth it compared to auto part shocks. Keep up the hard work Matt!

do i need to replace my springs when i replace my shocks on my 2006 chevy silverado 1500 2wd

Did that subwoofer ever end up fitting and was there a plug already there for it? I think that's a rare option. Especially on a base SLS model.

I have the same color and model of the Tahoe that you have but it was made 2002. Do you know how to change the center consoles lock? I tried the ignition key but it doesn’t work, so I’m thinking I’ll have to change the console lock in order to have it locked properly, and I don’t know how to do that 😂.

My rear shock(left) on 2004 Tahoe 101K is leaking. RPO ZW7 and G65 . Must I use the expensive Nivomats ??

You needa replace those lower ball joints or lower control arms also upper with swaybqr links and bushings maybe yout outter and inner rods I guarantee you it be super smooth oh and your rear sway barlinks and bushings should help

Hi Matt ever think of taking off the roof rack? I've seen on you tube someone took his off and it looks great

Nice air springs. What kind are they?

I saw one of your more recent videos where you went back to the stock 17" wheels. Did going up to 18" really make the ride stiffer that it made you go back to the original?

Why is it there is always one that has to be trouble? BTW, did you rotate your tires criss cross or straight front to back, same side?

Where you get your fender flares?

Bilstien 5100 are amazing i just put them on my gmc sierra

Are you going to do the Cadillac 3rd brake light?

Will these fit a 2006 silverado crewcab perse hombre?

Which Milwaukee impact gun r u using

I have a big question, can I use those front shocks on a 06 Yukon Denali my suspension is just like urs except for the air ride in the back

Just finished putting 2010 Silverado/Tahoe 13" front brakes on my 2003 suburban. This is a direct bolt on swap and only requirement is the wheels need to be 18" to clear. Would make for a great video on the Tahoe and relatively cheap

I have a 05 tahoe with 232k miles. Changing shocks now and the front were original. The rear have some pretty beefy Sachs shocks(15029588 txu). Not sure if they are original or not, not a lot of info to read up on. These shocks still look really good, rubber is just starting to crack. I'm about 200 pounds and after I took them off i can't compress them a single cnt hair.(due to being for heavier loads perhaps and that's why its so much more beefy than the replacement ones?) I'm replacing but not sure I really need too.. Bought it with 202k miles

i have a question, i know this video is semi old but, i replaced all 4 shocks on my 05 however, Are the front bump stops supposed to be resting on the control arm?

Where did you get the bags in the rear?

I have a 2005 suburban with 194000 miles and I need new shocks. Mine has the auto ride suspension (that has been bad for as long as I can remember) would these shocks work with vehicles equipped with air ride suspension ( I want to convert it to an independent suspension and get rid of air ride as I do not tow often). If you had any advice I would greatly appreciate it :)

Will these fit 2001 Sierra RWD 2 WD ?? i have coil springs in front !!?

Thanks, definitely some work: reminds me my 77 TA SPEC ED( to “KONI”, TOUGH job, rode a little rough),& my 70:DODGE CORONET 383/( to MONROE Overloads,etc:): definitely improvements in Tracking,& hadndling.. THE LAST 15 years I have left STRUTS/ Shocks to my Mechanics...... to difficult, etc. : & downsizing to Helena VALLEY MT.........DO MISS WORKIJG A LOT ON Vehicles,...INTERESTINGLY, getting ready to have 2007 GMC Canyon !new Shocks ( now Monroe @90,000mi), and 2015 SODGE JOURNEY 4 CYL@70,000 miles,....MONROE Dealer here not interested( one strut may be leakin* slightly) on “ Lifetime MONROES”.. MAUBE SWITCH TO the ones you used ( always used MONROES, BEING FROM INDIANA( INDY 500 ads & good experience with Tenneco/ Monroe with previous: always all four Shocks on several vehicles,)

My 2004 Tahoe is bounced as hell and I bet it’s my struts but need shocks also

Just picked up a pair of their adjustable struts for my '14 Armada. Supposed to cure the massive bump steer issue in these monsters. Nothing like new parts! :D

Gotta love the Milwaukee impact. Damn thing will break your wrist if you aren’t careful.

GMT 800 came with the standard DELCO, the z71 off-road packages came with Billstein

Nice job Matt. On the fronts, how much did you tighten top bolt?

Love it

Those jack stands look like the ones from Harbor Freight that have been recalled for suddenly collapsing

what size and brand tires are you running?

The front shock does not have coil around itself?

I watch your videos all the time I’m 15 and gonna be getting car soon I live in buffalo ny just like you to

Just asking if anyone knows, but why do new shocks cost $1200 each from the dealer for a 03 suburban autoride?

Hd conversion?

You should put some thread locker lubricant before you screw them in. It prevents it from being too hard to take out.

What jack stands did you use?

192k on my '04 Suburban and front shocks need to be replaced. Don't have too much $ to spend on it right now but do want to get it done. Does anybody have any recommendations on front shocks at a reasonable price online? Thanks in advance!

What shocks did you go.with?

While i enjoy the Tahoe videos, enough that i'm looking for one now, WE NEED HP NUMBERS!!! :)

can you say what shocks those are

I have an 06 tahoe with the premium z55 rear shocks, will those billsteins replace them, the original acdelco shocks are $300 a pair, ouch

I had a leak in my washer system on my 05 Sierra, ended up being the pump split open from freezing in SW PA weather and it was leaking out the sides of the pump not the reservoir itself

Link to shocks ? I have an 04 that needs shocks bad