Shock Replacement
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Shock Replacement
I need to replace my shocks on my 2000 Expy after noticing completely worn out bushings.
Does any have tips or words of wisdom in doing this myself. The most difficult one looks like the rear drivers side. The upper bolt is really high up next to the gas tank strap.
I'm probably going with the Rancho RSX series.
Does any have tips or words of wisdom in doing this myself. The most difficult one looks like the rear drivers side. The upper bolt is really high up next to the gas tank strap.
I'm probably going with the Rancho RSX series.
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I replaced my shocks on my 97' Expy, the left rear went ok, I used a 1/2" impact wrench and a couple longer extensions over the gas tank, it went ok, one small prob I did have was the, mount on the frame, seemed to be crushed a little to much to insert the new shock, ( I had to spread the mount , 2 pry bars, to insert the shocks upper end).
I also installed Ranch RSX shocks, But for me, it seems the back end is a little bouncy, maybe the Ranch 5000, would have been the better choice !
More bouncy when I tow the boat then I like,( not to bad though ) I guess it depends what you do with it.
Good luck,,,,,
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,,,,Mark
I also installed Ranch RSX shocks, But for me, it seems the back end is a little bouncy, maybe the Ranch 5000, would have been the better choice !
More bouncy when I tow the boat then I like,( not to bad though ) I guess it depends what you do with it.
Good luck,,,,,
,,,,, ,,,,Mark
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>I need to replace my shocks on my 2000 Expy after noticing
>completely worn out bushings.
>
>Does any have tips or words of wisdom in doing this myself.
>The most difficult one looks like the rear drivers side. The
>upper bolt is really high up next to the gas tank strap.
>
>I'm probably going with the Rancho RSX series.
I replaced mine with Rancho RSX shocks and love the improvement. I've had 5000's in the past and they were way too harsh. But then again, I've got a 4x4 with a little stiffer suspension to start with.
The rear shocks were a breeze, I had a few probs with the front because the new rubber insulation around the shock bushings stuck out just a bit too much for the shock to fit into the mounting bracket. I wound up shaving little slivers off with a razor then lubing with dish soap....what a PITA.
>completely worn out bushings.
>
>Does any have tips or words of wisdom in doing this myself.
>The most difficult one looks like the rear drivers side. The
>upper bolt is really high up next to the gas tank strap.
>
>I'm probably going with the Rancho RSX series.
I replaced mine with Rancho RSX shocks and love the improvement. I've had 5000's in the past and they were way too harsh. But then again, I've got a 4x4 with a little stiffer suspension to start with.
The rear shocks were a breeze, I had a few probs with the front because the new rubber insulation around the shock bushings stuck out just a bit too much for the shock to fit into the mounting bracket. I wound up shaving little slivers off with a razor then lubing with dish soap....what a PITA.
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I did mine this weekend. They are all easy but the left rear takes some time. I found the best way to get at the top bolt was with a box wrench. It's slow, but worked better for me than a socket with a long extension. Good luck.
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I am thinking of changing my shocks too. I was thinking about Monroe Sens a trac. Standard for the front and coil over for the rear for the extra 1000 lbs hualing capacity. Has anyone used monroe shocks before? What are your opinions? Thanks for your ops.
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I'm running sensa-tracs on my 97 EB. They work fine, and there is really no diffrence in ride quality. They are not harsh but do a damn good job of soaking up the bumps! Installation was a breeze. It took longer to remove wheels than it did to change out shocks! Impact wrench and about 10 min each! Good luck!
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Monroe and Rancho are the same company.
I've heard mixed reviews on the sensatracs.
I've heard mixed reviews on the sensatracs.
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Do yourself a big favor and purchase Koni's for your Exp. I just did this along with replacing my anti sway bars with Hotchkis. You won't regret it.
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where does everybody get there shock from i went to autozone to get rear shocks they tell me they have to order them. my left shock was makeing noise i had to tighten the bottom bolt noise has stop. but i would like to change them what the best shock for for a 4x4. thanks
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I bought mine from Advance Auto. As far as best shock.......... it's mostly customer preferance. It really depends on what you do with the vehicle most of the time. My Expy doesn't see mud, or 4 wheeling, it's more of a pavement pounder than anything. I will be towing with it soon, but the shocks that I chose will handle it. Rancho's are pretty good, I had a pair on a toyota p/u. Had no problems with them. Koni's are a great shock, but they are a little pricey for a shock absorber in my opinion. Bilstein has a damn good shock also. It all depend on your preferences. Hope this helped you out a bit!
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 11-Nov-02 AT 05:48 PM (EST)]Ok here we go. I replaced all 4 this weekend. The fronts were cake as far as removal goes. Installing the new ones was a little more difficult, they would not fit in the bottom bracket because it seemed to have been crimped a little over time. A little dish soap solved that problem. NOW for the rear. I have one piece of advice to everyone who is going to do this........ DROP THE SPARE TIRE. Once you drop the spare you have so much room to work in the rear it will be a breeze. Remember the dish soap to slide the into the brackets.
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I'd recommend highly the HD Bilstein gas shocks. I've got 65K miles of trailer towing and offroad use on mine ('97 Expy, 5.4, 4x4 four corner air suspension), and they are still as good as new. Guaranteed for a lifetime and they evidently mean it!
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