Welcome to the first episode in “The Old Dodge” series! Today I’ll show you how easy it is to install shock absorbers on a truck. Mine is a 1987 Dodge Ram D150, but the process is similar on almost any other pickup.
Front Shocks: KYB KG5403 Gas-A-Just Shock
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Rear Shocks: KYB KG5423 Gas-a-Just Gas Shock
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Hey man I got a first gen with a Cummins engine (250) and even though these cars have different engines it really helps to watch these videos and work on mine
This is a great vid although old i plan to start by doing shocks front n back and then the more expensive which is leaf springs all around, truck a 77 w200. This helps a ton
Love watching your videos, i have a d-250 1986 and i need to get some parts for it.
Where will it be the best place for it?
Thank you
Hey up! Love your truck. What's the song you play in your intro?
Thanks to this video, I was able to install new shocks on my 1984 D150 2WD today! For those who decide to tackle the project, the rear shocks use 3/4" bolts tightened to 60 ft lbs. The fronts use 1/2" bolts on the bottom tightened to 17 ft lbs and the top uses a 9/16th bolt tightened to 25 ft lbs. However, I couldn't get the torque wrench on the top of the fronts, so tightened it as much as I could with a wrench. It took me about 5 hours total and was the first time I've ever tacked installing shocks. Naturally, the first one of each pair took a bit longer. Thanks for the great video!
Does it make sense to add anti-sieze on the new bolts too?
Great video – Thanks. Maybe mention bolt/nut wrench sizes in future videos for reference.
Hey are you using a Chilton's manual when your refer to "directions" ?
Whenever you add a lubricant to a fastener you have changed its specified torque value unless the torque value is based on a lubricated fastener. Probably not a big deal here but on smaller bolts it can cause them to be drastically over torqued.
how do you get the spring out if youre changing that too?
Interesting method for to know when the shock is good or bad
Was 700 bucks a good buy for a d150 prospector.?