How to Replace Front Shock Absorbers Ford F-150 V8 1997-2003 | EASY!

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

This for the 4WD version only - title doesn't reflect this. Thanks for the video.

[@mtradz]

Dude, I am loving your videos on the Ford F-150 V8 1997-2003 since I own a 1998 ;) Any chance you would do a video on replacing the inside cabin filter please :) Another thumbs up!

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching! We have a few more videos coming on this truck so keep an eye out for those. I saw your previous comment about the cabin air filter and I actually looked on our test truck and due to it being a base model it does not have an air cabin filter. So I can't make a video about it sadly.

[@ryanwyrick6947]

There is none I have a 98 as well I'll make a diy video on the mod.. .im about to do it myself

[@harlemsfinest05]

Great video, I’m going to do this next week.

[@2carpros]

Nice! You go this! Thanks for watching!

[@tedkay3750]

video was informative ….in real life, bolts don't come out so easy. passenger side..like clock work... drovers side like HELL! Bottom bolt did not want to come out, couldn't knock it out with hammer..had to get propane tank and heat like hell. bolt started to spin but would not come out..it took 2 hrs just to remove bottom bolt. once removed it took only 15 minutes tops to install new shock.

[@ronsimon5209]

im right there right now

[@qualityfinishers6830]

Good video straight to the point 👍👍👍

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@SprouseyTheHandyMan]

Great explanation

[@2carpros]

Glad you think so!

[@luisponce1472]

Do you have to pump the Shock first before Installing?

[@2carpros]

Nope. Thanks for watching!

[@keithskustoms2311]

Not easy on a truck that has a stuck bolt, tried heat, 13mm is on the front side of the control arm on mine, looks to be a nut welded in place on the back side, 13mm side stripped, hardest shock job I have ever experienced

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Next time go to NAPA and buy some penetrant called "In-Force". Made by BG. Leave it to soak 15 minutes. This crap isn't cheap but all my 24 year old rusty shock bolts came apart no trouble.

[@TMeniaco]

i know it has been a while but just found this video ,can you do rear shocks tutorial.

[@2carpros]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXiUiXWcr5ylgdU like this? Thanks for watching! :)

[@tarlcabot5108]

The bolt through the lower control arm is a nightmare. I wish they came out as easy as this one did for the author, but that just isn't what I have experienced.

[@maximusvonce1381]

Can you do this with tire on. Just turn tire sideways.?

[@2carpros]

I don't think so. The suspension will be compressed so you will not be able to get the shock off much less the new one on. Thanks for watching!

[@maximusvonce1381]

@@2carpros I replaced front shocks on 2009 wrangler with tires on. I compressed shock by hand and bolted in.

[@michaelhardesty3344]

My problem is it keeps eating up the bushing on the top of my driver shock I'm on my fifth bushy and I don't understand why it keeps eating them up and I've done it tight loose every which Way and it keeps eating them up

[@luisponce1472]

You might have Termites they eat Rubber too

[@michaelhardesty3344]

Does it matter what way you put your stud in at the bottom

[@Lestergreen77]

Where’s the coil spring at? Mine has a coil spring making this much worse

[@2carpros]

This truck has torsion bar not springs. Thanks for watching!

[@sadque74]

Must do the ather side?

[@2carpros]

It's the same on both sides. Thanks for watching!

[@ryanwyrick6947]

if you can pull that shock down with one arm and no leverage that was a bad ride...

[@2carpros]

Yes. That's why were replacing it. Thanks for watching Ryan!

[@cr500mike]

LIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@acres90]

Where is the coil spring??

[@smf2072]

Do a Ford E series....I wanna see how chipper you are then !😡

[@2carpros]

I feel your frustration! Trust me I'm not always so chipper when I'm working haha I just always want to make a good video. Thanks for watching!

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

You really are not SUPPOSED to reuse those top lock style nuts, but the factory nuts are priced like gold jewelry.

[@2carpros]

Yeah you are supposed to use whatever comes with the replacement unit. Thanks for watching!

[@flboy_8531]

Kind of a late reply but you can get 3/8 nylon lock nuts from Home Depot