2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Front Suspension Repair/Replacement

This video contains details regarding the removal and installation of front suspension components on a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l 2wd. Parts include the following: Front Sway Bar Frame Bushings, Front Sway Bar End Link, Front Upper Coil Spring Isolators, Coil Springs, Upper Control Arm w/ Ball Joint, and Lower Control arm w/ Ball Joint. This video would be useful for those considering installing a leveling kit.

[@alexandraslava9916]

This is such a good video!!! So detailed

[@jonathancristobal4724]

Good work and informative I will be doin the same on mine thank you

[@RollinMyOwn]

Love the detail of how you got the spring back into the perch!..super noninformative like any other video

[@shawnpaul538]

That was a good use of a "big fucking hammer" haha. Good detailed video.

[@smw381st]

thought this would be the same as mine with the straight front axle but it is NOT!

[@kr5289]

I know this is an old video, but did this help the ride? I have an 01 i bought new has 375xxx miles still drives great but rides like a log wagon.

[@Brrrap743]

You installed the bar in the upper control are upside down. Those groves are there to bite into the control arm to prevent sliding, not the nut. That's what torque is for. stretching the bolt for tension preventing it from loosening. You hit a good size pothole and I guarantee you're going to throw that out of spec

[@richg.7144]

Which coil spring goes on driver side and which goes on passenger side? What is the difference?

[@patrickjohnson7801]

Looks like a good time to install new tie rod ends

[@DirtBagProdutions]

I ended up having the alignment shop replace them for me since I had trouble breaking the nuts loose! Unfortunatly they initially installed one of the rods backwards... I guess even the professionals can get it wrong from time to time.

[@deecob60]

Hello hi good job. Quick question was it difficult getting the spring coils back in

[@m.danieltorres7009]

Not really

[@TonySmith-H-Town_83.Detailer]

Say Homies you did that i replace some things but still need work

[@007jhagga]

why do you call bolts to what is known as a NUT???

[@chuckhooper25]

Did you have to compress the Spring To remove the Spring

[@williamday5032]

No. Assuming you’re removing the steering knuckle once you break the ball joints loose you can slip the spring out. If not replacing ball joints then you would need to compress the spring.

[@eugeneedwards3082]

Hey did that stop the Squeaking on the front end

[@williamday5032]

This project resolved the front end squeak. I’f you’re not sure which component is squeaking try spraying some lithium grease on the joints you the the sound is coming from.

[@eugeneedwards3082]

Thanks man, this video has been so helpful my guy…