Hows to replace ranger shocks
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shock replacement
If you can use a socket wrench there's no problem. Did mine on the garage floor back in April - '99 Ranger 2x4 Xcab. Bolt on bottom, bolt on top. No compression necessary. Threaded top end on front shocks is pushed up through hole and accessed above wheel wells with hood open. Helps to have someone push threaded end up to you to put nut on, but can be done by one man. I got Monroe's when there was a rebate offer - rides like a new truck. Very good investment if you're keeping it for another two years or more.
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is there any other parts I should think about replacing at the same time, my truck has about 140,000 miles on it. also what would be a good part to clean or loosen the bolts holding on the shocks
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On my truck, that top end of the shocks gets close enough to the fender wells (in front, at least) to make things somewhat tricky.
WD-40 is necessary.
Also, I didn't check what nuts were keeping the shocks on the front end, so I spent way too much time cussing until my stepdad piled on and saved the day.....and busted out the impact wrench fro deep within the garage.
The rears were easy enough. Wear goggles though. Not just glasses!
P.S. Since I was making relative chump change at the time when I replaced the shocks, I got the $14/per shocks at Autozone and they work just fine. It beat the $41/per price at O'Reilly. 4 for nearly what one costs? No contest.
WD-40 is necessary.
Also, I didn't check what nuts were keeping the shocks on the front end, so I spent way too much time cussing until my stepdad piled on and saved the day.....and busted out the impact wrench fro deep within the garage.
The rears were easy enough. Wear goggles though. Not just glasses!
P.S. Since I was making relative chump change at the time when I replaced the shocks, I got the $14/per shocks at Autozone and they work just fine. It beat the $41/per price at O'Reilly. 4 for nearly what one costs? No contest.
Last edited by AlfredB1979; Nov 13, 2005 at 07:33 PM.
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