Need Advise on Front Shocks Installation

[SwampBuggyMan]

I am still researching this, but it looks like many have installed their own front shocks. I believe I have a bad left front shock, it seems to bounce and its leaking from what I can tell.


Can someone please give a brief description on what I need to do to do this myself?



Update, I think I have read every post on shocks and because of that I am dizzy now. Still seems to be a lot of discussion on what is the best replacement shock. Does anyone have feedback on what the most common and best replacement shock is?

[SPAZZ]

I can sell you a set if you want(I have 3 sets)...I am going SAS and have already removed my front axle. I do not believe I can use these for the SAS with SOA.

[Hotsauce]

You need a couple of wrenches, ansd some string.

The wrenches are obvious, the string is to loop around the new shock to hold it compressed till its installed. The pressure in a new shock is pretty strong.

John C.

[SPAZZ]

better be pretty darn strong string for a stock front shock...


but, it is better to just put some M A N into it and undo top nut and remove the spacers and bushing. Then, compress shock by applying steady pressure untill it does...when it moves far enough slip it out of the shock mount. Then undo bottom nut and remove bolt.
When you install replacement install bottom of shock by pushing shock into the lower mount and install bolt and tighten nut enough to where you still can move shock around. Then compress shock enough to slip it into the shock mount and put spacers, bushing, and nut back on...tighten. Bam...that easy!!!

[SwampBuggyMan]

Do I take the wheels off, and do I have to use a jack?

I'm mechanically inclined really I just havent ever done a shock before.

Thanks

[Hotsauce]

Take the wheel off. Support the truck by the frame and let the wheel go to full drop, this will minimise how much the shock needs compressing.

John C.