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Old 03-16-2010, 09:08 PM
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I have the back ones done but the fronts are a lil' harder. Did some searchs on here and couldnt find much but i am also using my cell phone for internet. (live in the sticks, no internet offered) So if anyone can help me with the steps for the front i would appreciate it!
 
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on a 2500, I don't know. Is it the same as a 1500?
 

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i think and sorry bout the 2nd thread... i couldnt see this one ever post. Then when the 2nd one did i seen the first one!! Sorry for two posts again!!
 
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what are you having trouble with?

bolt on the bottom stud on the top.

The stud has a hex shaped end to it so you can put a socket on it and an open end (gear drive is easy) wrench on the nut. Hold the stud, turn the nut.
 
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K didnt know that about the stud was wondering why it kept spining. The bottom bolt is almost out but it kicked sideways on me and with that small round opening i cant get a socket back on it right now. I am hoping i can get it the rest of the way out when i get the top loose and can move the shock.So once i get that the nut off the stup and eberything is loose i remove the shock brace tower thing with the three nuts in it to get the old out and drop the new one in?
 
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2500 fronts are different than 1500 fronts i did mine on the 1500 and 2500 both different, 2500 much eaiser
 
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I am second guessing myself now. I dont know how different the 08s are from the 02-05s.

let me see if I can find a pic.

is it 2wd or 4wd?
 
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Was also just looking at my replacement shocks(Bilstein 5100's) amd they dont have the hex thing on top of the stud!!??
 
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can you post a pic of the front suspension?
 
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Can tommorrow morning. Its dark now and i have ssen enough for one day!!
 


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