How to Replace Rear Shocks on a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado Replace Rancho W\ Bilstein 5100 Series
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This video tutorial covers the process of replacing OEM Rancho rear shock absorbers on a 2014 GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado. The shock absorber replacement process covered in this video will be the same or very similar on many other vehicles. I installed a set of Bilstein 5100 Monotube Gas shock absorbers, replacing the factory set of Rancho shocks. there was some question as to which way I should install the shocks as it seems as though the shock should be installed with the rubber boot at the top of the shock. According to the Bilstein documentation, the shock should be installed with the label text in the correct position. Essentially, if the label is upsidedown, then so is your shock absorber! How do you pronounce Bilstein? Head over to the poll that I have set up on the community tab and let me know!
The process covered in this video repair tutorial will be the same or similar on most vehicles including U.S. and Canadian models of:
2014 - 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2014 - 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
2015 - 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500\3500
2015 - 2016 GMC Sierra 2500\3500
2015 - 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
2015 - 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
2015 - 2016 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL
2015 - 2016 Cadillac Escalade
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** Additional Rear Shock Information Provided By Bilstein **
Brand Bilstein
Model 5100 Monotube Gas
Item Weight 1.06 pounds
Product Dimensions 3 x 26.8 x 3 inches
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Item model number 33-238319
Exterior Smooth
Manufacturer Part Number 33-238319
OEM Part Number 33-238319
Folding No
Special Features Body Design: 46mm Smooth Body (Non-Coilover), Boot Included: Black bellows, Collapsed Length (IN): 411, Collapsed Length (MM): 16.18, Extended Length (IN): 25.79, Extended Length (MM): 655, Finish: Zinc Plated, Internal Design: Monotube, Lower Mount Type: Eye 14.1mm, Reservoir: No, Series: 5100 Series, Upper Mount Type: Eye 14.1mm, Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
Vehicle Service Type Works with the following vehicles: 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorbers are designed as a direct fit solution for lifted trucks and SUV's. These shock absorbers feature a monotube design which provides consistent fade free performance. B8 5100 shock absorbers utilize a unique, velocity sensitive, digressive piston which reacts to changing road conditions. All B8 5100 shock absorbers are tuned for each specific application to assure optimal performance is achieved. B8 5100 shock absorbers offer a significant improvement in ride quality, handling, and comfort.
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Just bought a new 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 with those stock (crap) Rancho shocks. My old truck ('14 Silverado) had Bilsteins at all four corners. Loved the ride. Miss the Bilstein ride quality already. SO, ordered some Bilstein 5100 for the rear on the new truck...and will likely do the fronts. Thanks for doing a video on R/R'ing the shocks...likely will DIY the rears myself.
I'm on the same boat. Congrats on the new truck
I prefer oil spray than rubberize undercoat due to if you dont sand rust off completley it will pocket under the undercoat and create moisture pockets and rot the frame quick.
Someone send this man an electric impact.
For everyone saying these are installed upside down, these are monotube design, which can be installed either direction, but preferly boot down. Rough Country N3 variable gas shocks get installed boot up
Bilstein recommends their logos be installed so they're upright and readable. So dust cover down.
I installed them on my truck yesterday, the body side eyelet was bolted to the axel, as was the OE Shock. Also, due to the type of boot mine came with (non-corrugated) installing it that way will keep water from building up.
You do not need jackstands or a jack for this at all the rear axle does not move or need moved for this job
Great videos man...very helpful. Going to remplace mine this weekend...front and rear. On the rear I’ve seen people installing boot up...what’s the right way?? Or does it matter..? Thanks again.
Boot down
the factory put it in with the rod pointing up
Man I putt the booties up the 1st time. Double checked here and elsewheres, the booties go down. Gotta read the shock ... check w/ Bilstein they put holes in for fluids to seep out. Took half as long, but on a Texas afternoon doing it twice ... wasn't nice. SO BEWARE BOOTIES GO DOWN!!!
These are great shocks, I have the 5100's in the front and rear much smoother and noticeable handling improvements when towing. You can level the truck with the fronts which are adjustable.... One question, my mechanic had installed the rear with the boots up, would this cause any issues in ride quality?
Josh Ward bilstein shocks should always have the logo right side up
The correct German pronunciation is "Beal-Sht-eye-nuh".
Awesome! Do you have a video covering the fronts?
He does!
Do you put them up side down
I just got the 4600 series for my 18 Sierra. And I say STEEN.
That model is for a lifted truck?
its 90 foot pounds, you forgot anti seize on the bolts
Its pronounced bilstein like Frankenstein. I was watching a video by lite Brite nation an they went into the bilstein factory an the pronounced it correctly as Frankenstein!!
Pretty sure it's boot down. Otherwise the logo is upside down...
took wheel off?
Anyone noticed they are upside down???
You put them in up side down liquid can run down inside boot
@@nogripes I just installed these on my 2016 Silverado and called Bilstein in Poway Ca, they said boot down, you should be able to read the writing right side up! Good job
@@ronc4762 send a pic
Its pronounced Bil Steen
It looks like you installed them upside down
Looks like you work in an aluminum foil shack. 😂
Why are they upside down? Water collects in the boots like this.
This is the installation per the manufacturer
Oh and u put them upside down buddy
Bil STEEN
Not unless Germany has suspended their rules of pronunciation for this video …
*Bier stein
*Neuschwanstein
*Lichtenstein
None of which are subject to American opinion 😂
Ahhh u out it upside down