Hello again,

As promised, another thread requesting help. Both front shocks are gone on my poor truck. Is this a fairly easy diy job? Keep in mind I have very limited tools and would be doing the work in my driveway. I'm pretty competent but just am unsure if i will need special spring compressors or what. If it is in fact a pain in the ***, I will take it in. Byt I would rather do it myself if possible.

Any input?

 

unload shock (lift truck), unbolt shock, remove, drink beer, insert new, torque bolts, lower truck, drink beer (kick dog, slap wife).

at least its that easy on most. i think you have coilovers. makes it just a little more difficult. you would have to remove the spring, which from what I head doesn't need a compressor, you just drop the a-arm and out pops the spring or something like that.

 

you also need to drain all your fluids to balance the new load on the shocks dont forget!!!!

p.s its cake man dont worry, and if you do the first thing i said your sooooooooooo gulabil

 

lol I read this and was like holy crap that sounds pretty intense!! I had a look at the setup and i do have the coil overs. Im guessing its as simple a simple re and re. No special procedures I should be aware of (not including a fluid change to balance the load!!!)

 

i won't lie, you had me confused for a couple seconds

btw...gullible

 

Don't forget the drink beer part thats the most important part.If you don't do this the whole entire project will not work right

 

Don't remove the springs...just ubolt the shocks and they will drop out

 

Are you 100% sure about this? It seems that everyone has differing opinions on this procedure. Not to put anyone's advice down, but it would be EXTREMELY helpful to have a definitive answer on this.

For the record,
02 Ram 1500
RWD, 4.7L
(replacing front shocks only)

Anyone have any recommendations on shock brands where quality meets cost effectiveness?

Thanks all....

 

Not really necessary to even remove the front wheels. Makes it easier, though.

 

Severedistortion is correct. You don't have to remove the springs. The coils are between the control arms and not attached to the shocks. Once unbolted they should fall right out. Just a note you might want to spray some breakfree on the upper mount nut and let it penetrate for a while. It might help it come off easier. Especially if there is any corrosion.