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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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2005 Rear Shock Install

So going to install a lift this summer and I was looking under the truck while I was changing the oil, I took a look at the rear shocks and the upper bolt I didn't see a nut? Is there a nut welded on the frame for the upper rear shocks bolts? The last thing I want is to break a bolt in the frame while Im taking off the old bolts.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, there is a nut on top as well. It's a pretty simple task.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Ok thanks for that info, going to take a look next time im under the truck. Also I found out the my front shocks have a 21mm nut on the top, good thing because I dont have a 21mm Ratcheting Wrench.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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also is everyone using boots on there shocks still? I have seen many trucks without boots.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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i put 4 rancho 9000s on mine and they were suppliedwith boots. not only do they serve as a dust/mud protector...they look good.too.
 
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