How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet K3500?

It is dangerous to remove the snap ring from inside the tube of gas charged shock absorbers due to high internal pressure that could release contents with explosive force. The prevention of injuries demands wearing safety glasses during both shock absorber center-punching and drilling operations while avoiding any hole in the shock absorber tube. Start the procedure by creating a 10 mm (0.4 inch) deep indentation at the tube bottom by using a center punch tool. Secure the shock absorber across a vise when its rod extends fully outward. Use a drill with a 5 mm (3/16-inch) bit to make a hole at the center punch point while using shop towels for the escaping oil. After drilling your first hole in the tube using the 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit at the center punch mark, make a new indentation at the middle of the tube with a center punch prior to drilling the second hole using the same drill bit. Use shop towels to manage the escaping oil at both steps. To drain all the shock absorber oil place the holes in the bottom position and pull the rod in and out of the tube while holding the shock absorber over the drain pan.

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Chevrolet K3500 Shock, Front
Part Number: 22064837
$56.48 MSRP: $113.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064464, 22064835, 22064836, 22064332
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 22064684
$38.99 MSRP: $78.31
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 12474719
$144.21 MSRP: $258.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Rear Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15002529, 15991802
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber
Part Number: 88945391
$49.08 MSRP: $87.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12322249, 22065216
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber
Part Number: 88945406
$67.83 MSRP: $121.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Rear Shock; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064686, 22064655, 22064649, 22064802, 22065092, 22064475, 22064653
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock, Front
Part Number: 22065212
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12322248, 22064012, 22064838, 22064633
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 22064830
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064637
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 12474721
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Rear Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15150926
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 12474701
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 15718077, 15002527, 22064460
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1993 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber
Part Number: 88945302
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front Shock; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 03187847, 22065209, 12322220, 22046408, 3187847
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock, Front
Part Number: 22064839
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064011, 22064639
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 22064635
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 22064417
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 12474903
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Rear Shock; Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension; Absorber, Front Shock; Absorber, Rear Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15718076, 22064461, 22064236, 22064275
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 22064831
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064638
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Shock
Part Number: 22064260
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS

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Chevrolet K3500 Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shock Absorber, Rear
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Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet K3500?
A: It is dangerous to remove the snap ring from inside the tube of gas charged shock absorbers due to high internal pressure that could release contents with explosive force. The prevention of injuries demands wearing safety glasses during both shock absorber center-punching and drilling operations while avoiding any hole in the shock absorber tube. Start the procedure by creating a 10 mm (0.4 inch) deep indentation at the tube bottom by using a center punch tool. Secure the shock absorber across a vise when its rod extends fully outward. Use a drill with a 5 mm (3/16-inch) bit to make a hole at the center punch point while using shop towels for the escaping oil. After drilling your first hole in the tube using the 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit at the center punch mark, make a new indentation at the middle of the tube with a center punch prior to drilling the second hole using the same drill bit. Use shop towels to manage the escaping oil at both steps. To drain all the shock absorber oil place the holes in the bottom position and pull the rod in and out of the tube while holding the shock absorber over the drain pan.

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