Installed on 2007 Avalanche aligned ready to go! What setting of stiffness do y'all prefer?! My truck seems not be riding well! Thanks.
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I have a 2010 Silverado Z71 and for towing I like it on the lower side. Highway it's good in the middle. I had it all the way up and it was too stiff for all types of driving.
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I am at 5 (right in the middle), but think it is still a little *stiff*. Shop had set them to 1!
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Mine are set as they came. I have not messed with adjusting them as it rides great on my 2007 Yukon.
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I started with a six on my 2012 Sierra ended up dropping down to a four and it feels great. I do quite a bit of city driving. I would suggest starting with a five and giving it a day.
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Set all mine in middle since markings not that great.. seems to ride fine for me...
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Installed on my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500.Rode like there were no shocks at all.Set them to the softest setting. That may still be too stiff. Run the minimum acceptable amount of air pressure in the tires might help a little. The shocks definitely ride pretty rough at slow speeds over bumps.
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I installed these on my 2008 Sierra 2 wheel drive and I'm about to put the stock ones back on. No matter what settings are used the front end seems to buck up and down. I've had them on the truck for 4 months now and the ride is not getting any better.
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I believe you need a 974-009 dorman sensor. Maybe google "2007 avalanche tire pressure monitor."
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We had a similar problem. It is the proper length just a very snug fit. Keep working at it. It helps if you can do the install when it's warm out; it'll give the material more flex. I wouldn't recommend fighting with it in cold weather. Hope this helps!
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I had a 2006 Avalanche - Amazon will tell you if it fits. Very easy fix too, I got quotes from 800-1200 and this part was like 160 from Amazon, so you do the math. Works great now!
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Pretty straightforward install. I put a rugged ridge HD 8500# in mine in about an hour. Depending on what size you might have to trim some of the metal off the bumper mount like it points out in the instructions. Mine dropped in just fine though.
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I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly impressed with the purchase. Plus it adds a receiver hitch and comes w/2 d rings. I reccomend it. I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly... » Read More I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly impressed with the purchase. Plus it adds a receiver hitch and comes w/2 d rings. I reccomend it. « Show Less
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I have a 06 Chevy Avalanche Z71 flex-fuel 1500 5.3L and this is the exact part for it.Located just above the rear axle and the only tool you need is a small straight blade screw driver( Eye glasses-flash light).It should only take you about 15 mins.you really do not need to jack the vehicle up.my Avalanche ,the rear sits up a little.Bobby
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You should not need longer shocks. I just recently put these on my 2000 F-150 2WD and am still using the stock shocks. You shouldn't "need" anything else for installation. But keep in mind the age of our trucks. Things will likely break when you start ripping them apart or you may find things in need of replacement while you're under there. I had two bad ball joints and another on its way out so I replaced all four while I was there. Your end links will likely break when you take them apart so expect to replace those (less than $10). Other than that it's just a bit of hard work. Good luck if you decide to install them on your truck, I love the way they look on mine.
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For my 2008 with a 6.7 and 68rfe it works great. I have never set it above two mode, if I set it higher I think things would fail. My truck is all stock with DPF still in place. I tow 16,000 to 18,000 pounds weekly......
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I recommend tightening until there is no play in the rubber bushings, and they are slightly compressed. Hope this helps.
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There is a dial on the strut that has a firmness setting. 1-10. Start on 5 and adjust for desired ride.
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i would go with the 2 1/2", it gives you a level stance where the 2" has that slight back end rise. the 2 1/2" we've used here at the dealership have given the trucks a level look, they look pretty cool.
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I also have a Dodge with the 5.9 Cummins, stage 2 cold air intake with a straight pipe. We must have identical trucks, but mines an 05. All I can say it that I ran the smart on performance which adds 100hp to your 325 making it 425hp, and boy does it make a difference :) (ran it on performance for about a year) . With that being said I just changed my trans last week, lol. Got a complete rebuild all heavy duty parts for 2500$, with the dodge tranny you will probably be doing the same thing. Also, I'm 33 so I didn't do a whole lot of "beating" on the truck. Just your average race hear and there. ;)
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I installed it on my 2003 avalanche 2500 with zero problem. It works great. The owners manual shows the correct location to plug the harness in to. I'd never done an install like this before but it only took 15 minutes and works perfectly.
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He is right!! The front did come up higher than the rear. After a few months of driving the front did settle down to a more even height from the rear. I really like the shocks..nice ride now but I did have to get my front end realigned because the camber changed considerably. My truck is a 2000 Toyota prerunner 2x4.
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Hello Kevin. I used it for a 2006 Avalanche but I would say that as long as you need it to replace GM Part number 88944392 you will be OK.It comes with all the 'fingers' to attach to the adjusting mechanism. U can always go to a dealer and double check the part number you require and see it it matches the number I gave you.
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Hi to be honest I just installed KYB monomax shocks on my 2002 Chevy Anvalanch 1500 front and rear, and it feels like the OEM shocks to me.My truck always felt A bit stiff to me, so I really cant tell,because A truck especially like yours, you would kind of expect for it to drive A bit stiff anyway.