Parts for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Struts
Buy Chevrolet Silverado 1500 struts online from 18 parts for 2007-2021 trucks, priced from $73.43 to $550.95. The range includes bare front struts, loaded strut and coil spring assemblies, and full suspension sets from Monroe, Rancho, DriveBolt, TRQ, Unity and FCS Automotive. Check the fitment table for your cab, drivetrain and engine before you order.
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More Chevrolet Silverado 1500 parts
Monroe Front Strut and Coil Spring Assembly 181784 for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fits 2013 models
TRQ Front and Rear Shock Coil Spring Sway Bar Link Kit SKA34372 for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fits 2007 models
Detroit Axle Front Strut Coil Spring Control Arm Tie Rod Kit 14CQS2501353
Fits 2008 models
DriveBolt Front Strut Assembly Kit DBT-030-00263 for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fits 2007–2013 models
DriveBolt Front Strut Assembly Kit DBT-030-00263 for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fits 2013 models
TRQ Front and Rear Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Set SKA72802
Fits 2014 models
Which Silverado struts fit
On the Silverado 1500, struts sit at the front. The rear uses leaf springs with separate shocks, so a front strut is never a rear part. Front struts split by generation: 2007-2013, 2014-2018 and 2019-2021. Do not assume parts cross between them. A 2007 can also be the carryover Classic, which is cataloged apart from the new 2007 truck.
Within a generation, 2WD and 4WD trucks can use different struts or brackets. Cab, engine, trim and payload or off-road packages may change the spring rate on a loaded assembly. Some struts are side specific because of the mount or brake line bracket, so pick left, right or a pair as listed.
Symptoms of tired front struts
Worn struts let the front end bounce after bumps and dive hard when you brake. You may notice more body roll in turns, a vague feel in the steering, or a clunk over rough pavement. Oil on the strut body, a bent rod or a damaged upper mount are clear signs too.
Uneven or cupped wear on the front tires can follow. Keep in mind that a sagging coil spring is a separate failure from a worn damper. A loaded assembly replaces the spring, mount and damper together, while a bare strut fixes only the damper.
Loaded assembly or bare strut
A loaded assembly, such as the Monroe strut and coil spring units, bolts in without taking the spring apart. A bare strut means moving your old spring over, which needs a proper spring compressor because the coil is under heavy load. Replace both front struts together to keep ride height and damping even.
Support the truck by the frame on jack stands and remove the wheel. The assembly comes out through two lower bolts and the upper nuts. You may need to disconnect the outer tie rod end for clearance, so inspect it and replace it if worn. Check sway bar links and bump stops too, then get an alignment.
More about struts
Read our struts buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Silverado 1500 questions
Does the Silverado 1500 have rear struts?
No. The Silverado 1500 uses front struts and a leaf spring rear with separate rear shocks. Listings here marked front and rear are suspension sets that include rear shocks, not rear struts. Shop the shock absorber page for rear-only parts.
Do 2WD and 4WD Silverado 1500 trucks use the same front struts?
Fitment varies. The 4WD front suspension houses drive components and can use different strut assemblies or brackets than 2WD. Check the drivetrain shown in the fitment table for your year.
Do I need an alignment after replacing Silverado 1500 struts?
Yes, plan on it. Replacing a front strut can change steering geometry, especially if you disconnect the tie rod end for clearance. An alignment check after the job helps protect your tires and keeps the truck tracking straight.