How to replace a shock absorber on GMC C3500?

The initial step for shock absorber replacement requires both vehicle lifting and installation of safety stands for support. Start the procedure by removing both the tire and wheel assembly followed by the nut and washer before separating the shock absorber from the leaf spring spacer. The shock absorber frame should be separated from the frame by first removing the bolt and washer and then Verify the shock absorbers for any signs of damage or leakage. Install the shock absorber by putting the bolt through its upper bracket and shock absorber and set the washer and nut aside until installed. Position the lower shock mount onto the stud to join the shock absorber with the leaf spring spacer, before installing the washer followed by the nut. Tighten the upper nut to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.) at the same time as tightening the lower nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) torque. To complete the process replace the tire and wheel assembly before lowering the vehicle.

How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on GMC C3500?

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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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945298
$50.88 MSRP: $90.87
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 03187844, 22047238, 22065233, 22011984, 04993246, 3187844, 22012145, 4993246
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 GMC C3500 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945406
$69.18 MSRP: $123.54
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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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945391
$50.06 MSRP: $89.39
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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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLX | 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945370
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock; Damper
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 03187843, 03187846, 22065219, 22047239, 22065218, 12322210, 3187843, 22011979, 3187846
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 GMC C3500 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 Shock, Rear Part Number: 22065236
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 03187845, 3187845
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 GMC C3500 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 4993562
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber-Front Shock; Shock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 GMC C3500 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19167562
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12322212, 22011988, 22064294, 22047247, 22065213
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 GMC C3500 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 Shock, Rear Part Number: 22065232
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock Absorber; Absorber Assembly, Front And Rear Suspension; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064296, 04993243, 4993243, 22047242
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 GMC C3500 | Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 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 GMC C3500 | Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 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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GMC C3500 Shock Absorber

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The GMC C3500 Shock Absorber is in the category of suspension and trusted to assist with stability in different models of the C3500. Intended to provide for shock impulses, while converting kinetic energy into heat; the Shock Absorber greatly improves the ride and control. It specially built for GMC C3500 Shock Absorber which, fore control and vigorous suspension movement by hydraulic pistons thus making it efficient in giving a smooth driving feel to the drivers. Offered in twin tube setup and mono tube setup, the Shock Absorber can be used in a variety of applications and is an ideal options for C3500 users. Higher level functions including PSD and ASD enhance the performance and newer technologies like the electrorheological and magnetorheological fluids help offer semi active and adaptive suspension system. Such flexibility is especially valuable for the GMC C3500, that has been developed to fill in the gap between light and medium duty trucks after 1991. The Shock Absorber has been designed to allow for versatility in the C3500 series by accommodating various wheelbases and layouts, evidencing the role of the component in stabilizing and improving ride comfort. All in all, the GMC C3500 Shock Absorber is highly appreciated and introduces as one of the most unique engineering item in automotive market because it increases the vehicle's performance, safety, and efficiency, which is an important requirement and requirement for the GMC C3500.

GMC C3500 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Shock Absorber, Rear
12474721
Q: How to replace a shock absorber on GMC C3500?
A:
The initial step for shock absorber replacement requires both vehicle lifting and installation of safety stands for support. Start the procedure by removing both the tire and wheel assembly followed by the nut and washer before separating the shock absorber from the leaf spring spacer. The shock absorber frame should be separated from the frame by first removing the bolt and washer and then Verify the shock absorbers for any signs of damage or leakage. Install the shock absorber by putting the bolt through its upper bracket and shock absorber and set the washer and nut aside until installed. Position the lower shock mount onto the stud to join the shock absorber with the leaf spring spacer, before installing the washer followed by the nut. Tighten the upper nut to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.) at the same time as tightening the lower nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) torque. To complete the process replace the tire and wheel assembly before lowering the vehicle.
Shock Absorber, Rear
22064830
Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on GMC C3500?
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.