Changing Front Shocks 2008, Anything Else Needed

[4mm]

Just purchased a garaged, one owner, 67k mile, Sierra 1500 Crew Cab. Shocks are bad, the sway bar links, and so are the tie rods. 
 

When replacing the front shocks, are there any bearings on the top cap that need replacement? I’m not too familiar with the vehicle. I know most cars that use struts, one should also replace the strut top bearings. 
 

Is there such a thing for these trucks? I didn’t exactly find the info I as looking for. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by 4mm

[dsr611]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLC1SrzSf4U

[4mm]

Thanks, only thing is I’m replacing just the front shocks are not the entire quick change assembly. 

[newdude]

9 minutes ago, 4mm said:

Thanks, only thing is I’m replacing just the front shocks are not the entire quick change assembly. 

 

You need a strut compressor.  Everything else in that video is still necessary to remove the strut assembly to then change out the strut itself.

 

I'd throw a set of pre-assembles in it as it will save you time for sure and possibly $$$.  

 

ACDelco sells one, 19294329 is the 8 digit #, or 903-035RS is the Delco #.  $146 a piece on Rockauto.  RockAuto

 

They have Monroes for cheap too on there.  2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 5.3L V8 Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly | RockAuto

 

The way I see it is, the strut is from 2008, as is the rubber isolators, the mounts, the springs, etc.  

[4mm]

Good ideas and good info. 
 

I was hoping to install Bilsteins since I’ve had good experiences with them several times in the past.
 

Problem is I don’t know what (besides the springs) else I should replace. Just the rubber  spring isolaters, jounce bumpers, and upper mounts if I go with the Bilsteins? Do the upper mounts last the lifetime of the truck?
 

Edited March 18, 2021 by 4mm