Chevy Blazer, Chevy S10 & GMC Jimmy Shock Absorber Replacement!

Welcome back, in today's episode I install new shock Absorbers on my buddies Chevy Blazer. You will find a list of all the vehicles that this repair will apply to but the principal is the same on most vehicles. If you found this video entertaining pleae give me a thumbs up! I hope everyone has an awesome day and I will see you all In the next video!
List of vehicle that this repair applies to
CHEVROLET BLAZER 1995-2002
CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER 1983-1994
CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP 1985-2002 GMC JIMMY1995-2001
GMC S15 JIMMY 1983-1990
GMC S15 PICKUP 1983-1990
GMC SONOMA 1991-2002
OLDS MOBILE BRAVADA 1991-2001
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[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I've been incredibly busy with no time to edit! I apologize for all the delays I'm slowly working to edit as much as possible! I have a lot of cool stuff for my projects so stay tuned! Thank you for all your support!

[@BackyardRevivals]

Nah brotha, ur 10m video is like 2 30 minute videos I just watched in 1, so you saved me like an hour either way.

[@haroldcounts47]

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[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you! Working hard glad its paying off 👍

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

great video, keep up the awesome work, steer clear of the clickbait and you'll be a star before you know it!

[@lisalewis4546]

Getting ready to replace the shocks on my S10. Your video was right on time. Thanks!!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Glad I'm able to help, thank you for watching!

[@nathanford9096]

Thanks! Changed the front shock absorbers on my '02 blazer in about an hour even with all the rust an crust!

[@waredskinfan]

Getting ready to replace the shocks on my wife's 03 Blazer. Thanks for the tips especially about attaching the rear shock before cutting the cable

[@lynelllyons2268]

Thank you for giving me the extra confidence to get my shocks done I really appreciate yours video

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Glad I could help!

[@derekprimeau3154]

Good job man, simple and effective. I’m pretty sure I knew how to do this but your video set my mind at ease. Thanks

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Glad to help thank you!

[@Longtrailside]

Will be interesting to see what projects you have coming up in the future. Appreciate the work that you put into your videos.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you! I have a lot of cool stuff coming soon 👍

[@TNCelt1]

Good job. We just used this information on my son's 01 Blazer. Other than a bunch of rust and two bolts then needed to be cut and replaced on top everything went okay. Thank you for the help.
Btw...the Gabriel shocks did fine!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

glad it helped thank you 👌🏼

[@watchinthebobber]

You did a great job with this how-to video! I'm impressed! Thanks!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you glad you found it useful👍

[@genesmithson9821]

Best auto how to video Ive seen. Clear and concise. Well done.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you!

[@kathleenkatefraser1765]

Great video man I'm about to put some lowered shocks on my s15 jimmy. Thank you for your very informative video!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I'm glad you found it useful, thank you for watching!

[@tayronachan]

Nice video. Thanks. Removing mine now.

[@SDM272]

Thanks! I will try to change the shocks in my blazer now!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

glad to help!

[@calabub456]

Thanks my brother I appreciate it..

[@aldahirobando1596]

thanks brother excellent video

[@user-zx8bg8ct5g]

Спасибо вам! Помогли! Успехов вам!

[@mgconty1283]

Thanks Eric

[@DudaZachary]

Need to get the tools soon, but I'll save this video for when I do the job. Goo yob!

[@GerardoPerez-rl9il]

Thank bro for the video

[@donbyrd4175]

thank you

[@fabecsr3332]

Great job

[@oneeyedjack8525]

This is a great video. Short and sweet the way it should be. The only thing better would be you coming to do mine

[@ryeguy3271]

good video very good tips thanks

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you!

[@johnartino4222]

Thank you

[@tjperez8657]

Solid work and execution keep up the good work

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@ajnorman9885]

Great video man! Keep up the good work

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you for watching! I appreciate it

[@diegomorales7538]

Great video

[@ericg4915]

Good job

[@waredskinfan]

s blazer. Very helpful video

[@gavincomiskey]

I got the same shocks as this video and wondering why the fronts don’t have a cover like the shocks I replaced?

[@Kwinten360]

Excellent video!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you!

[@fabecsr3332]

Awesome

[@JT2023.]

What a pro

[@Spennyman10]

Flawless installation my friend!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you!

[@downwithkool3053]

Nice video

[@marcusbritton7892]

Awesome videos. Can I suggest adding what tools you use in your videos at the beginning or in the description so we know what tools we will need to do the job.

[@ghlewis]

Definitely would like to know what tools are used since I have this repair on my to-do list

[@bennie384]

i love you for this video

[@mikerevello3828]

Liked, subbed, alerted.
Best of luck to you

[@frankoneyjr.4515]

Good video !

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@williamcox2996]

are those dextero tires any good ?

[@fidelrodriguez6941]

Hey man I need your opinion on how many inches I should lift my blazer

[@xzx4020]

What size flex ratchet is that

[@ripansingh4739]

Thanks for the video.. just wondering is bilstein shocks a better option..?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Yes they are better

[@kristinaprice9064]

great video, had a question, can you use a slightly larger shock on the truck?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I'm assuming if you found a kit that offers a bigger shock yes but I'm not aware of one that is a oem replacement

[@lunaticfringe8559]

Good vid, but I have to ask, is it a regional thing where bolts are referred to as "fasteners" ? In the North East we call them bolts. 👍

[@waynemcginnis9778]

Does anyone know what size socket the top 2 bolts take on the rear?

[@sinicaL66]

Just to put it out there top two rear cap screws(bolts) 13mm

[@hfhfjhdbsvhd6992]

Question....what is the socket size you used on the 2 upper rear shock fasteners ? Thank you ❤️

[@blakechambers56]

Mine was 13mm 02 blazer 4wd

[@djkingpin8786]

Got Torque specs ?

[@Matt-ui2bm]

So just out of curiosity, I'm changing mine because I hit bumps super hard. My car is RWD, should I change all 4 if I'm on a budget? Im thinking I should only change the front two since those ones take the most damage. What do you think? Also, will these make a significant difference in noise?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I would change the front two and later on change the rear since they are simple to remove

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

Definitely dont have to replace all four at the same time. But always do a pair of them always never do one at a time as thia can cause a uneven rebound on your suspension. Always do either both front or rear.

[@baldy194859]

ill guarantee it wouldn't go that easy for me !

[@nickd.7267]

Fastener

[@larrywedding2512]

Is this video for a 4 wheel drive Blazer?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Yes

[@Kystreetracing]

Bolt . .... bolt......bolt ...... bolt.... bolts!!!

[@edeniah6890]

What do shock absorbers do

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

The main purpose of a Shock Absorbers is to limit overall vehicle body movement, or sway.

[@SIGSAUER31]

Absorb shock

[@subdude1234]

If you don't know, you don't need to be on here.

[@tommybalzer2159]

@@subdude1234 Never discourage someone who is trying to learn something.

[@jarussebentley6818]

Fucking awesome..I got my ass kicked last weekend but thanks buddy

[@DFRANCOO80]

Quick question. How do I know is time to replace my shocks ?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

if they look like they are leaking or if you notice a bouncy ride or poor handling

[@fire_raine815]

How much was it?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

For the labor?

[@johnnyrodriguez861]

That's the kind of mechanic I want to go to honest where is his shop I live in Leon Valley Texas and they are very dishonest mechanics over here on this side that's the truth.

[@sr20_kid93]

they’re called BOLTS

[@BenjaminCameronHunt]

Labeling the video for "4WD only" might have not wasted my time.

[@DopeZilla_]

I know it’s an old video but bro you do a great job! Keep it up

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@DopeZilla_]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE Your welcome bro. Thank you. I’m just glad I don’t have to take any of the front suspension apart to get to front shocks. Because I would have if not for your video! Thanks again!

[@johnathondekorte9706]

Is people really that stupid why are u putting 2wd shocks on a 4wd blazer ?. You realize that if u go off roading that them shocks will be trashed

[@apophisb7597]

Uh...the vehicle is 2wd technically or rather rwd to be exact. What makes you think those are rear wheel drive shocks? The fact that it doesn't have a dust shield? You might want to check out what the rear wheel drive front shocks look like ; )

[@snopsnopy3840]

Gabrial is the worst shoks ever

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

im sure its not the worst

[@snopsnopy3840]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE how did you know while u still kidd 😅
I used this sins 89s

[@scottmichaels1764]

Your right, but the Gabriel shocks he installs in this video are number 1. I know, been using since the 78s.

[@snopsnopy3840]

@@scottmichaels1764 I used on my gmc blazer for 30years who the fcking are you and ur chines shoks
Back that day was made in USA but now its not

[@apophisb7597]

They must not be the absolute worse if they've been making them for 113 years and are still in business. I'm sure they aren't the best overall, but I suppose it depends on how you drive and use your vehicle. If you do 60 down a MMR rutted up road any shock might turn out to be crap after that. If you are 90 years old and only drive 10 miles in a week to the store and back then they may never really experience any wear.