Front and Rear Shocks
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From: Champaign USA
Front and Rear Shocks
First of all, thanks for the help with the idle problem. Did what you guys suggested (replaced the PCV valve and hose assembly), and my truck runs great. Now I have another question. I'm considering replacing the front and rear shocks, and was wondering if this is a job for a weekend wrencher or should I simply pay to have this done???????
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Front and Rear Shocks
The front ones are a snap. The rears are a bit of a challenge because of the top mounts, which are in a tough spot. The left one especially, the gas tank is in the way. I replaced all 4 of mine in about 3 hours.
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Front and Rear Shocks
Same here. Did 4 last week. Be ready to stretch and twist but not a bad job. An air ratchet helped but not necessary and not the best tool in most of the areas but makes the lower mounts quicker. Did mine in 2 nights after work between dinner and Prime Time...
You'll need 18mm deep socket and an 18mm box/OE wrench for the rears. I had what I needed on front, don't remember the sizes, common metrics. My set did not include 18mm. The upper rears have keepers on the nuts which fell out when the shock was remover therefor the streatch and twist to get them back up there with the new shock. Better than no keepers you can bet when you see where they are.
You'll need 18mm deep socket and an 18mm box/OE wrench for the rears. I had what I needed on front, don't remember the sizes, common metrics. My set did not include 18mm. The upper rears have keepers on the nuts which fell out when the shock was remover therefor the streatch and twist to get them back up there with the new shock. Better than no keepers you can bet when you see where they are.
Last edited by scottpower; Jun 27, 2003 at 08:23 AM.
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Front and Rear Shocks
I did my 01 last week and just did my friends 00 last night. The Fronts are a breeze. I did one side at a time, 3 ton jack on the frame and a little bottle jack under the the A-arm with just a little pressure on the A-arm to make the removal of the top nut easier. The passenger side rear is easy but like the previous responses the Driver side is a bit harder. The best way i found was to put the nut retainer on held by your fingers and push the top of the shock in which holds the holds the nut/retainer in. I used a punch to line the holes up for the bolt. Do the same to the drivers side. I put RANCHO RSX shocks on and the ride is smooth on the road and the body lean/sway is reduced to a safer level (feeling of control by the seat of my pants). Hope this helps
