Replacing leaf springs, shocks and struts on a 2005 Chevy Colorado
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- My 2005 Colorado needed some love. I had to grind off the bolts holding on the leaf springs, and wanted to show you all how that works. Here's a link to the leaf springs: amzn.to/3ldKos2, these are the rear shocks: amzn.to/3lnqHxV, and these are the front struts I used: amzn.to/3czhcI3
I get a small cut if you use my links above and it's free for you, hope they help!
Here's a link to the leaf springs: amzn.to/3ldKos2, these are the rear shocks: amzn.to/3lnqHxV, and these are the front struts I used: amzn.to/3czhcI3
That Dorman part # 929-124 is the replacement leaf pack for the 4x4 trucks.
GM Parts used to stock 6 different leaf packs for the Colorado/Canyon. They only stock 2 now. One for the 4x4 trucks and the other for the 4x2 trucks.
Old U-bolts should NEVER be reused! They are stretched to yield torque values when factory installed. When you reuse them, you are stretching them again, with the high potential for failure.
Especially since you didnt bother to torque them, as well as the bushing bolts to specs. An air impact is the deadliest tool an amature mechanic can own.
Appreciate the feedback! Do you have a part number for the 4x2 and know the difference? I used 929-124 on my 2wd and it looked and fit perfect.
@@adamdport
Dorman 22-1417 3.75" arch spring 3+1 pack 1.51" thick pack 1200 lb
2x4 ZQ8 Sport Chassis application
**Dorman 22-1449 5.75" arch spring 3+1 pack 1.444" thick pack 1200lb
2x4 application
Dorman 929-124 7" arch spring 3+1 pack 1.29" thick pack 1200 lb
4x4 Z85 application
Dorman 929-1419HD 8" arch spring 4+1 pack 2" thick pack 1600 lb
Heavy Duty and harsh riding.
A constant load in the bed is required to soften the ride somewhat.
These springs are very stiff and will lift the rear of the truck enough that longer aftermarket shocks are manditory. It will have steep 'Rake" to the truck.
These springs will also require longer aftermarket U-bolts because the OEM U-bolts will be too short.
GM dosent make a longer U-bolt for the HD spring because it was never an option.
**This number is most likely what should have cross referenced to your original OEM GM springs that you originally had on your particular truck.
That is incredible amount of rust on the chassis.
Life of a northern states mechanic.
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Well myself would never reuse Ubolts they are Cheap insurance
Had to pull my links off made it way easier
Nice job. By the time leaf springs need replacing again, there won't be a frame left.
Thanks for the video, doing the same on my 07. Damn am I glad we dont have rust issues like that here in California
Four Oak Farm and I'm glad my state's not constantly on fire 😅 everywhere's got its ups and downs. Glad the video was helpful!
The actual Dorman site and Amazon is showing 929-124 is not compatible with extended cabs and I can’t find any info online for the life of me. You have and extended cab, Did you get any problems with the fitment? Appreciate it man
I just checked out the Dorman site. Their entire fitment chart only shows standard cab configurations -it's as if they don't even make a spring for extended or crew cabs (which of course doesn't make sense). Worked great for me as you can see in the video, I expect you'll be fine. Very easy to hold up and compare to your existing spring before you start the job if it makes you feel better. Have fun!
Never reuse u bolts
Thanks alot, great video. I can relate to the underbody rust... any difference in how it rides and height of the truck?
Why exactly did you replace the leaf springs? What symptoms were they giving you. I think mine need replaced as well.
Thanks!
One of the leaves broke and it wouldn't pass inspection. Good luck!
You made look easy a hell of a complicated job, thanks. It was educating.
This helped me replace my springs/shocks on my 2004 Canyon. Thanks.
My 05 is less rusty on the frame, more rusty on the body maybe! I did heavy duty leaf springs and airbags in the rear recently, need do the fronts again as I just rolled 178k miles
Thankyou I love you
Lots work but you safe money doing your self thanks for the video...
Instead of an angle grinder, I’ve used a dremmel fitted with a straight carbide metal saw blade. I’ve used different angles for access to bolts. Worked on my BMw as well.
Where do you live??? Man I don't miss living up north, that road salt is horrible....... I feel your pain.
Maybe you need buy another truck without rust or at least with a little bit less
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Thanks Adam video is still relevant and extremely helpful for me great vid bud
Appreciate you taking the time to let me know! Good luck with the repair!
My 06 Colorado looks just like your frame lol. Gotta love all the snow we get in NWKansas. Great video!
I like how you mention the part about the bolt being inverted "making it harder for the next guy". I always try to do the same (thinking about the people who come after me). And I really wonder what some of the people who came before me were thinking! LOL. 🤣 I see you do a lot of similar videos to what I do. Subbed!
wow small world, I was just watching your transfer case fluid change video the other day!
Where did you purchase the leaf springs ?
Dirty Diaper 21 Dorman 929-124 on eBay. I paid about $90/ea but it looks like they're up for $82 now, free shipping!
@@adamdport Thank you so much I want the ones with one more leaf, but I like yours- they are the same as mine on my 04 Z71 ext cab, mine are bent upwards lol. I hit the like-TY
Dang! That rust made it hella complicated. Nice job. How much were you cussing when you learned you had to cut the bolts out? 😁
Gotta justify having all those tools somehow, happy to have it done
@@adamdport RIght! I need to get an impact like that. 👍👍
A very helpful video. I'm going to replace the shocks to my truck soon, I live in florida so I hope it won't be that rusty. Thank you for your Video.
How long you had this truck for?
I see people talking about rust like they never see anything like that, I live in Long Island have a 2006 Colorado only 90,000 miles and rusty as F** but I don’t give a *** lol
Question,what tipe of shocks are those?
They're all just mad about the tornadoes and hurricanes and earthquakes and forest fires that we don't have to deal with. I'm with you, if it passes inspection I'm happy. Shocks are Bilstein 24-186209
@@adamdport That’s tru 🤷🏼♂️
Hey thanks man! Nice job keep it up 👍🏼
Do you have information on where the motor mounts are located and manual transmission mount ?
Great video
I can't believe you did all that work and didn't replace the shackles
I just removed the shackle bushing from the frame. Difficult but now I know how to do the other side. Drill out most of the rubber bushing material. Press out the bolt. remove remaining rubber. You are left with the outer steel of the bushing rusted to the frame. sawzall two cuts to split outer metal into two pieces. Air hammer the two pieces out. The vibration from air hammer will loosen rust between outer bushing metal and frame. I used NO heat No penetrating oil.
Amazing work, 5 star for you Sr!!!!
Great video- what size tires are you running?
Is it possible to install the front struts wrong? I replaced mine 6 months ago and the driver side tire is hitting the wheel weld
It sounds like maybe you broke a spring? Hard to say without seeing it 🤷🏻♂️
@@adamdport or ball joint?
Do u have a video on how to remove n replace a differential on a 2005 chevy Colorado
I'm sorry I don't, but if you can't find one you should make your own!
Finally a repair I can relate to with the rust haha, dumb question, is there a bolt holding the leaves to the axle somehow? I plan on replacing the U bolts and such when I do my leaves and I don't want to miss anything.
Chron1cJag3r you can see at around 7:35 there's a little pin that's built into the spring that sits in an indent on the plate that's welded to the bottom of the axle. That keeps it from sliding around. Hope that helps!
@@adamdport It did, thank you very much for the reply!
When you replace the leaf springs is there a change you can mess up alignment. From what I understand an alignment can’t be done on this trucks.
you can see at around 7:35 there's a little pin that's built into the spring that sits in an indent on the plate that's welded to the bottom of the axle. As long as you fit the pin into the indent and tighten your u-bolts properly you're good to go!
Thanks.
I had an alignment done. The only thing they can adjust are the tie rods.
You can also maneuver the strut out without having to remove upper ball joint
Bryan Conover Jr if you end up making a video demonstrating that please post a link in this comment!
@@adamdport lol guess he couldn’t do it
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@@goobermcgoobs7589 i had already done mine
this from road salt? how do you combat this??
Move south where there's no salt, keep trading up for newer trucks, fill a swimming pool with oil and park your truck in there...or just live with it. Every piece that falls off reduces weight, improves mpg right?
Adam Davenport where do you live exactly? I’m in cal but looking to move to Montana.
@@Uisci81 upstate NY! We get the most snow in the world, but never a tornado, draught, forest fire, earthquake or hurricane. Our vehicles rot out after 10 years, but I've never been afraid for my life you know?
Adam Davenport after your first earthquake the little rumbles become no big deal, most don’t live near where forest fires are a concern
I live in PA. Save your used motor oil and paint it with a brush on your frame before every winter. It ain't bulletproof but it gives your trucks a fighting chance. Hell I know a guy that's sprays it on with a harbor freight paint sprayer