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Review on ACDelco 540 533 Original Equipment Absorber by Bernard Her

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2001 Yukon XL 4x4 replacement for a third of the dealer price. Excellent driveability restored, amazing shock absorbers

After 177,000 miles on my original factory shock absorbers, I think it's time for some new shock absorbers The master told me that I need new rear shock absorbers, and said Sensatrac Monroe shocks should work to replace those "really big shocks" on your Yukon since you don't have the wires and air pump that Denali hooked up to the shock. I said I'll check it out. I called the dealer and they asked for my VIN to find out I have premium manual leveling shocks and those shocks are $603.30 each! much more than $380, a major tire dealer wanted to replace both rear shocks with Monroes, found these ACDelco oe shocks on Amazon for $219 and ordered them. They look exactly like the original shocks that I removed and drive like new. One of my shocks lost all pressure - burst - which is why it appeared like my SUV was leaning to the right when viewed from the rear - these shocks are under high pressure and seem to support the rear and add a few inches to that of the spring supported height, so don't use the cheaper typical aftermarket shock absorbers or the rear of your SUV will sag. You can read many comments about what to use to replace worn out factory G65 manual alignment shocks. Forget the idea of "new coil spring and post-tagged damper". will never be as good as these original shock absorbers

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Some cons