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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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replace shocks / / oops
Hi
2005 F-350 FX4 Lariat Crew Cab short box
I am replacing my shocks and when i got back in the truck after doing the fronts the abs light was on.
Is it possible i hit something or loosened something while doing thetop bolt on the driver side front?

Also I cannot move the rear shock, the two nuts came off, the top wont budge and the bottom bolt will not move. Is the bottom bolt rear threaded in?
 
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The bottom bolt isn't threaded in, just pound it out and use a pry bar or long screw driver to chooch the upper shock mount out.

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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wtf is a chooch exactly?
 
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Thanks man
A chooch is similar to a daddys kitty no? Haha
 
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Chooch can stand for anything... Is this case scoot or shove the shock over with a prybar

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So would a chooch be more or less than a smidge?
 
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So would a chooch be more or less than a smidge?
More than a smidge, less than a cheech.

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Excellent! i just received my bilsteins from e-shocks yesterday so i make mental notes.
 
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Just replace my shocks (ProComp MX6) with new 5100 Bilsteins. Made a huge difference in the ride (for the better)... You will love the Bilsteins...
 
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Rancho RS9000 on the rear , they work great with the air ride . KYB on the front they give a nice ride for a heavy front end truck.ollllo
 
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