In this video, I show the park amphitheater is necessary to replace the front magna ride shocks on 2014 and newer GM trucks in SUVs. This includes Chevrolet Silverado’s, tiles, suburban, GMC Sierra’s, Yukon’s, and Yukon XL vehicles. As well as Cadillac Escalade this includes Chevrolet Silverado‘s, tires, suburban, GMC sierra‘s, Yukon‘s, and Yukon XL vehicles. As well as Cadillac Escalade’s. Although this is not a difficult job there are a couple key procedures that need to be followed in order to correctly install these and ensure the shock will last for a long time. Below are links to parts and tools that I used in this video as well as some information for swapping over the connector from the old shock to the new shock. Be careful not to damage any wires while removing the old shock absorbers from the shock assembly. Thanks for watching you have any questions or comments feel free to leave something in the comment section. Thank you
Front Magnaride shock Oem (1)
https://amzn.to/37BsxUP
Front Magnaride shock LuftMeister brand (pair)
https://amzn.to/2Q29NpS
one time use nut (1)
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-top-nut-11547419
Spring compressor tool
https://amzn.to/34ftUGu
Wall Mount Spring compressor (shown in video)
https://amzn.to/2pPfa2c
Connector Pin removal tool (pick)
https://amzn.to/33dBaRN
Info on connector pin removal procedure
https://maxtracstore.com/content/MaxTracInstructions/GENERAL/991500%20%28TERMINAL%20TOOL%29.pdf
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This is superb and very clear. I couldn't even figure out how to remove the doggone electrical connector. Thanks!
Ah GM Magneride, if they are working right, it rides like a dream. If they go out, you get the ride of a donkey cart! No in between lol
These shocks really are no good and the pins loose after 40 thousand miles and check engine light will stay on. Gm all about job security!!
Polarity is important ?
Anyone have experience with the nock off brands?
What if i put a sensorless damper on it
What does it affect?
Is that ok to replace only one side? I mean replacing left side but keep right side as it was before.
As far as the wires go I just cut the harness off the old one, then solder it onto the new one.
What are the torque specs?
Do you have a part number to purchase a new connector i broke the purple tab?
I noticed the service manual recommends 57 ft lb torque for the top nut. How would you even torque it with the cable coming out? I'm guessing most people just guesstimate.
Thank you for this video! I have a 2015 suburban with 60K miles and the drivers front shock is leaking oil. I bought OEM shocks for ~$350 each on one of the GM parts websites. Last night tackled the first one. Other than it taking me a while to get that connector apart and transferred to the new shock it went smoothly. I took pictures along the way as I disassembled to ensure I got it returned the same. This video saved me over $1000 by providing me the confidence to do it myself.