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In this video 1A Auto shows how to replace front shocks in a Ford Ranger.
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• Flat Blade Screwdriver http://1aau.to/oXh/1AXAA00013
• 10mm Wrench http://1aau.to/ojU/1AXAA00010
• 19mm Wrench http://1aau.to/ojU/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket http://1aau.to/oHV/1AXAA00017
• 19mm Socket http://1aau.to/omt/1AXAA00043
• Wheel Lock Key
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar http://1aau.to/ohg/1AXAA00078
• Torque Wrench http://1aau.to/opB/1AXAA00044
• Floor Jack http://1aau.to/on6/1AXAA00068
• Hammer http://1aau.to/ohC/1AXAA00091
• Jack Stands http://1aau.to/oof/1AXAA00065
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Hi there. Do I need an alignment after changing shock absorbers?
My new shocks say I need to support the lower control arm while doing this, is that true to save the cv joint from bending too far?
Does anyone know the bolt torque specs??
All pretty EASY with a brand new lower control arm with PRE loosened shock nuts. For average people this is a hell of a lot HARDER, especially if your truck has over 200k miles running on original shocks.
You're the type of mechanic I'd want to work on my truck. So many people just use raw metal to rip the hubcaps off and scratch the hell out off the mags. I appreciate your technique with the taped tool.
Mines are surrounding by a big sprint and they are making noise from the button part of the shocks when they get rain water do you think replacement will be necessary?
Hi, Can replace the shocks without removing the tire or will it be more difficult and more work? Thanks
Thanks this gave me the confidence to do it myself seems easy enough appreciate the step by step guide
AWSOME VIDEO, STEP BY STEP, YOU got right to the POINT, GREATTTTTTTT
Just bought, a ford with the same shock, GREAT VIDEO,
Thanks for the video guys. I replaced front and rear shocks on my 2008 3.0L Ford Ranger today. Great tip to double up on wrenches to remove the top nut! Mine both snapped off about 3/4 of the way up due to rust swelling. Bottom nuts on the driver side snapped off immediately, but had to ratchet off the passenger side fully. A few taps with a 4lb hammer to the bottom of the shock freed everything well after bolt removal. I cleaned the mount points with brakleen after dismount. The driver shock exploded on me after dismount, but could have been due to twisting during removal. Just a reminder to never point the shock ends towards your face during analysis post-dismount! I also had to Jack up the lower control arm to get the angle right to mount the low-end of the shock. I'm in Canada where rust is a reality of life, so the lower nut on the top part of the shock was 17-18mm, depending on rust swelling (and needed to be hammered on!).
Can I removing and replace my shocks without putting the truck on a lift or jacks??
Mine truck has springs on them, is the procedure the same or a little different?
Do you deliver parts to Canada?
Love these videos great detail
Great vid and thanks!
I've owned a 2003 Ranger since new and do all repairs. My one piece of advice.
A week before you plan on doing this R&R, spray the bolts down with Liquid Wrench (or similar) every two days beforehand and drive over some bumpy roads.
Makes things ALOT easier to pop the nuts & blots when the time comes.
My old shocks d9 not have a nut where you pounded on the wrench mine is a round piece there.
Canada: substitute torch for all wrenches
This does not work on coil spring rangers
I've done this to 3 rangers without removing the tires lol.
did not work on my 07 ranger sport
Heigth of shocks please..
Very important to me
Just got a '99 Ranger and I notice it's quite a bumpy ride. Definitely a good tutorial and affordable parts too! Thanks very much for the info!
Do these things leak? I have a 97 ranger that's leaking some fluid from the front and back. Kind of looks like the shocks