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Replaced my Shocks

Old May 19, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Well I finally got my new shocks, they arrived when I was away. Got them installed today.
Drivers side, which was the easy access one, was abit of a PITA to get off. Well the Pass. side one which is harder to access was easy. Go figure.
I also reinstalled my pass side upper bolt opposite then front the factory so I could get it on easier and get it off easier to.

My old shocks where in good shape, OEMs tho.



 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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Look good. Let me know how they ride. Those shocks are what I plan on using (or equivalent part number) when I replace mine eventually.
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Which ones are those?
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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The same ones most people have been using, the Monroe Sensa-Track Load Adjusting Shock # 58650 (Pair)

I did find once I installed them I could bounce the bed alot easier just jumping in it. Have not drove it yet.
 

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I thought so but the pic made them look different. I gotta get some....
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
I thought so but the pic made them look different. I gotta get some....
Might look longer, since my spare tire is off in the picture.

also got my rear oem splash guards on



 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Might look longer, since my spare tire is off in the picture.
Dude, leave the spare off. I finally got rid of mine yesterday..lowered it an wrestled it until the plate slipped through the hole (raunchy I know you perverts). I sprayed wheel and tire cleaner on mine, cleaned out the bed and locked her in the back of the bed by the cab. I like having the excess weight ontop of the wheels now rather than between/behind them. Drives nicer, looks nicer IMO..
 
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Originally Posted by 06Dak4.7Silver
Dude, leave the spare off. I finally got rid of mine yesterday..lowered it an wrestled it until the plate slipped through the hole (raunchy I know you perverts). I sprayed wheel and tire cleaner on mine, cleaned out the bed and locked her in the back of the bed by the cab. I like having the excess weight ontop of the wheels now rather than between/behind them. Drives nicer, looks nicer IMO..
I need the room in the bed lol, I already lose over a foot with the toolbox.

I just have it off atm, first to help get the shock off. and 2. I plate to clean it, since its all dirt, and pressure wash under the truck.
I dont have any problems with the winch going up or down, surprisingly. Just 1 od the Hooks, but that easy to get to go in.
 
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