How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

Breathing gas pressure inside shock absorbers presents a risk of dangerous explosive force so remove the snap ring from the tube top only if you have no need to eliminate this danger because it can cause severe personal injury. Wear protective safety glasses when piercing holes in the shock absorber while drilling while keeping the shock absorber tube safe from damage. Create a centered mark that measures 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the base of the tube through centerpunching. Secure the shock absorber to a vise position with its shock absorber rod in fully extended position. Use a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to make the hole at the centerpunch position and direct the escaping gas or gas/oil mixture while containing oil with shop towels. The next step requires creating a centerpunch indentation on the tube followed by drilling a 5 mm (3/16 inch) aperture at that point while using shop towels to collect the oil discharge. The shock absorber gets moved to a drain pan where you horizontally position it with the holes toward the floor. Then extend and retract the rod through the tube to drain all oil.

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 19209331
$75.51 MSRP: $147.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19152880, 22400058, 19152879, 88983817, 22064863
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Shock Absorber
Part Number: 89038654
$72.42 MSRP: $140.57
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22400060, 22400063
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Shock Absorber
Part Number: 89040176
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12474682, 12477550, 15038062, 12475346, 12477867
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Shock Absorber
Part Number: 88983819
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22400188
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 19300048
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19133612, 22400190
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shock Absorber, Front
19209331
Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
A: Breathing gas pressure inside shock absorbers presents a risk of dangerous explosive force so remove the snap ring from the tube top only if you have no need to eliminate this danger because it can cause severe personal injury. Wear protective safety glasses when piercing holes in the shock absorber while drilling while keeping the shock absorber tube safe from damage. Create a centered mark that measures 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the base of the tube through centerpunching. Secure the shock absorber to a vise position with its shock absorber rod in fully extended position. Use a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to make the hole at the centerpunch position and direct the escaping gas or gas/oil mixture while containing oil with shop towels. The next step requires creating a centerpunch indentation on the tube followed by drilling a 5 mm (3/16 inch) aperture at that point while using shop towels to collect the oil discharge. The shock absorber gets moved to a drain pan where you horizontally position it with the holes toward the floor. Then extend and retract the rod through the tube to drain all oil.