How to Replace Rear Shocks 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre

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This video shows you how to install new rear shocks including shock mount from TRQ on your 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre. Worn shocks can lead to an uncomfortable ride, unusual or uneven tire wear, and possibly suspension damage. If your vehicle feels unusually bouncy, that's a sign you might need to replace the shocks.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2000 Buick LeSabre
2001 Buick LeSabre
2002 Buick LeSabre
2003 Buick LeSabre
2004 Buick LeSabre
2005 Buick LeSabre
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00013
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00043
• Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00252
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00044
• Drill
• Liquid Thread Locker
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[@1993kramer]

The shock you took out was a Monroe replacement for the original air shocks. When tighting the top bushing you're not supposed to let the shaft spin, that's why it is flat to hold it why tightening the nut.

[@SUGRLEZZ]

I'm a female attempting to do my own and your video is very helpful simple and straight to the point.

[@randrews7036]

Apparently not the air ride shocks that came standard on the 2000-2005 Lesabres.

[@riallesatine]

This video was perfect! My dad and I got my new shocks put on my 05 LeSabre! CHARLIE (my car) is road ready once more!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@djrand90]

Thanks for posting.

[@tistheartist2985]

Thanks My Guy

[@ShieldMaiden452]

All the rear shocks I find on Napa and Oreily's doesn't come with the outer spring coil, so can you use the old one or whats up? Find a kit with coil?

[@LoneWolfOU8121]

check which brand of shock you are getting and the install of the washers and bolts. i have Gabriel shocks and the center tower mount washers are not installed the same way in this video he reversed them leaving little thread left for the center nut.

[@James-hv1pu]

Where can I get the mounting clips ?

[@MegaCody83]

On the top washer, my original install had the washer turned up like a cup.

[@drstevenbrule]

I liked the old way he pronounced Vehicle 😢
Bring it back please.

[@505fastlife6]

Did you not have to shut off tge compressor before removing the shock?

[@stephennorton2021]

Hey, can I still use the kit on the description? My 2005 Lesabre has its stock Air shocks. And idk if it’ll just switch to standards easily. Any input helps, thanks!

[@steved8714]

Yes, it's a straight conversion.

[@mickchuknit324]

is there a way to test my shocks to see if they are actually bad to know if it is the shocks or bad air lines?

[@gblockkey1988]

Go too the back, push down a few times and if she jumps, you need new

[@mllarson]

Where do you buy those clips for the bottom bolts? Mine broke and I can't find them anywhere.... Do you know the part number or keywords to use when searching?

[@steved8714]

If you can't find them just use a nut, a top luck or a nylock would be just fine. If you are still looking, a spring nut (u) would be the word to search for, you will be able to track them down.

[@alecharju7488]

Oriellys has them in

[@jdoe317]

Where do you get your replacement mounting clips?

[@TRQ]

+Jennifer C If you are unable to reuse the originals, we suggest purchasing the hardware locally as most local stores will carry the clips.

[@mauriceking5149]

What tools did u use for this job all tools please I’m learning

[@elliottvaughn]

Click on the description and transcript tells you tools 🔧 which you will need

[@438marcus]

@@elliottvaughn those aren’t correct I used a 15 and that’s all

[@rekoil2010]

Where can I get a set of these mounting clips? 5:07

[@steved8714]

Any fastener store, it is a spring clip, or a U spring clip.

[@dacouncil]

How do you know it’s 15 pounds of pressure

[@daisybogado1437]

Isn’t this the same A1 Auto guy?

[@sauldean6430]

Where can I get these parts from

[@TRQ]

+Saul Dean Thanks for watching. Buy the part in this video on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@chris-wt7ol]

Ur the vanna white of shocks

[@JG-xf3we]

TORQUED!