Installing Dorman Spring Shackles & Hangers On A Chevy/GMC Truck

Installing Dorman Spring Shackles & Hangers On A Chevy/GMC Truck

Hey guys! Here is an old video I found sitting in my archives that I made a few years back when Dorman was having a video contest for $100.00! I made this video for them and they liked it. I goes to show with a little bit of editing you make the toughest job look super easy. Any one working in the rust belt knows 100% there is no way this is an easy job. However a few clicks of the mouse and a snip here and there it is a gravy job. I am in NO WAY sponsored by Dorman trust me…

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South Main Auto Repair LLC says:

Hey guys! Here is an old video I found sitting in my archives that I made a few years back when Dorman was having a video contest for $100.00! I made this video for them and they liked it. I goes to show with a little bit of editing you make the toughest job look super easy. Any one working in the rust belt knows 100% there is no way this is an easy job. However a few clicks of the mouse and a snip here and there it is a gravy job. I am in NO WAY sponsored by Dorman trust me…

Jim Bos says:

You're crackin me up here.

Mark Gornstein says:

Excellent video. Like your style. Easy to listen to. Makes things look uncomplicated. Wish you were in my area so you can do mine. I’m from the Bronx New York. Keep up the good work.

Keith Falconi says:

This was amazing! Comedy gold.

Merrowjake84 says:

Hahah.. few minutes with a few tools… nope

Mike J says:

Hey Eric what way does the open side of the shackles point toward? Front or rear of the vehicle?

77 Zrod says:

Did this on my 99 ranger back in the day. Took me 6 hours in my drive way with hand tools. Took the dealer 3.5 hours to do the other side in the shop. I dont think I did too bad. Oh and I replaced the bushings after getting the seized bolt out.

thedarkphire33 says:

Lmao this guy making it look like a friggin breeze hahaha

Eric Inman says:

No lift needed , spring went right through the bed. 5 hours later, easiest job I’ve done on my truck so far! 10/10

Roberts Revival says:

Was it regular grade 8 bolts with thread all the way or a smooth shank up towards head then thread to put nut on?

Clyde Stanley says:

I couldn’t figure this one I thought this is one of his first vids or he is just being a smart ass. You know for. POOP & LAUGHTER.

Adam Moore says:

Did the spring shackles about a month and a half ago. Not horrible. But took a whole day because 3 of the 4 bushing bolts were seized. Then, yesterday, I got my redemption! Did both shocks in under 20 minutes! Took me longer to go get the parts than it did replacing them.

TheGabe Johnson says:

I don’t like how you assume I don’t have a torch or grinder. Judge much?

Robert Davis says:

But you left a bad bushing in the leaf spring defeating the whole purpose I have a 95 Chevy K1500 and the rear end is out of alignment a fixed rear end I have to replace all bushings and shackles

RIGHTYTIGHTY says:

Im glad you didnt replace the bushing , im not going to either.

Ken C. says:

Okay, Eric, whaddya do when the upper shackle bolts seize in the bushings?

SalandFindles says:

Oh god, this video is cringeworthy! It's soooo not Eric at all!

J. Blake says:

Hahaha, I have been following you for awhile, and to hear you say great kit, and Dorman in the same sentence is hilarious.
Love your content.

OldSchoolCars says:

I am saddened to see this up there for every unsuspecting 18 year old to 20 something newbie to completely miss the syrupy sarcasm and think this is some how easy. 150 miles south of you in PA the rust belt is alive and well. at 320 K on my 04, I Ordered hangers and shackles and shocks just today and expect the whole thing will take four to five hours for this aging old fart of 66 to get them all on, laying on his back in the drive.

Jonathan Wilfred Michelin says:

I have an 08 CR 1500 up here in Canada the front connectors on my leaf springs have rusted completely can I use this kit safely or would I have any worries?? I'm trying to save money, 10K and 2 weeks in the garage is way out of my budget

eric vulgate says:

this is exactly what i need to see thanks.

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