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Shock Replacement
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I would suggest you download the fsm 1996 Ram https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html This will help you for most things. Front shock info is 2-9 in the FSM Rear is 2-25. Fix the rear springs first!!!!! let's make the truck safe for the road. As the springs are rubbn on the bottom of the bed I would think the spring shackle's are rusted out and need replacing.
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Thanks for the link, merc. Are the broken springs more of a hazard than I thought? The truck drives...it's rough but it drives well enough, although I know this doesn't mean it's particularly safe.
EDIT: The broken shackles seems to be the issue with the springs...the actual leaves appear fine.
EDIT: The broken shackles seems to be the issue with the springs...the actual leaves appear fine.
Last edited by RBC; 02-25-2013 at 08:48 PM.
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Yes it's bad, it's unsafe and should not be driven until this is fixed. If it's just the shackles I would say under $30 in parts to fix it, but the work to fix it will suck bag, most likely have to cut the old bolts out with a sawzall and get new bolts. Pix will help decide your path for repair.
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Hmm...that doesn't sound good. Even worse is that the truck has been driven for a decent length of time w/ the drivers side springs broken...and the passenger side went out a month or so ago (I believe that came from me turning too sharp and hitting a rut). Unfortunately I have no option other than drive it, but I'll definitely try to fix it. I'll take pics tomorrow, too dark out for the time being.
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Ok, so I went under (relatively easy for someone of my age ) and took a look at both sides, and the problem is definitely the shackles. Both of them are trashed...other than that the springs seem in decent enough condition. Bolts were rusted...but hopefully w/ some WD40 and a long ratchet they'll come out. Is this something someone like me can take on?