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Easiest Front Shock Replacement Procedure????

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Easiest Front Shock Replacement Procedure????

I can't find a front shock replacement procedure. Could someone tell me the easiest method or give a link.

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Remove both lower bolts. Right side remove air cleaner or tubes as needed. Remove the 3 bolts from the top shock bracket remove the shock and bracket and swap the shock and reinstall. On the left side things are tight. Remove the top nut first and then remove the top shock bracket 3 bolts and remove the bracket and then the shock. Reverse the operation to reassemble. Like i said tight on the top but everything does come out. Install the lower bolts.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Sounds easy!! I thought the front end had to be jacked off the ground . Thanks

I bought Monroe Gas magnums, I hope I like them.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Depending on the width of the bottom of the shock you may have some problems. With my Bilsteins I had to either spread the bottom shackle or sand the paint off of the shocks where it slips into the shackle.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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will this work on the late 2nd gens with all the ABS crap located on the drivers side inner fender? looks way too tight to get a shock out from the top
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by getblown5.9
will this work on the late 2nd gens with all the ABS crap located on the drivers side inner fender? looks way too tight to get a shock out from the top
Thats how i did mine and it has ABS....
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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guess ill try it tonight since the truck is just sitting and not going anywhere...thanks
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I did mine as described above and it is a bit tight on the driver side but not really a problem
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