2017 Silverado 1500, installing Bilstein 4600s, any tricks I should be aware of?

[columrick]

Done work like this many times over, but I'd like to know if there are any tricks or tweaks during the install.  I presume I'll have to take the front struts somewhere to swap the springs for me.  The last truck, a 2011, had front springs so stiff the DIY tools were not safe, so I took it somewhere to use the pro compressor.

 

Thanks.

[CamGTP]

Correct, the DIY spring compressor are not very safe with these truck springs. A wall mounted tool is the best and safest way to swap the strut over. Not much else to cover, they are super simple to remove on the front and the rear shock are just rear shocks.

[columrick]

K, thanks.  Read something about the 5100s creating a clunk due to thread bottom out.  Been there before.  The Ranchos on my truck have slowly been on the way out.  Received a full set of 4600s, and excited to see what kind of improvement they make.

[Cupton]

I swapped out all 4 of the OEM ranchos for the 4600's a couple months ago. I love the way the truck drives now. I ended up doing the rears myself and having a shop do the fronts. Payed waaaaaay more than I should of for the install, but I didnt really shop around either. So thats on me.