I have a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd. I am doing a leveling kit and decided to replace the shocks and when doing the front shocks they well not come out. They just spin. I have tried everything reasonable to my knowledge. If anyone has any suggestions that work please let me know ASAP

 

Use some vise grip pliers to clamp the shock rod in place. Once the shock rod is held firmly in-place, you can remove the upper shock nuts. Be sure to spray some PB Blaster on the shock nuts and let them soak a bit before trying to remove them.

 

There is a two piece toll that will sometimes take the upper nut off. One piece fits the nut. Another, longer piece slides inside and holds the flat part of the upper stud. Clean all the rust off the threads (it acts like little wedges) and use penetrant on it. Without the tool, you can sometimes use a small adjustable crescent to hold the upper stud. I've also used cut off wheels to cut the upper nut off. I've even used a nut splitter over the years. Once the nut is gone, the shock will drop out. I've learned new curse words on front studded shocks so keep at it.

 

Get a die grinder with a cut off wheel and cut at the base of the nut. Done!

 

I had the same issue. There is a spot for a little 9mm wrench at the top of the shock and if you’re lucky it should hold it in place while you loosen the larger nut. But it’ll probably strip out like mine and you’ll need to cut the nut off