How to Replace Front Shocks Dodge RAM 1500

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In the video, 1A Auto shows how to remove and replace worn, damaged, blown, or leaking front shock absorbers. The video is applicable to the 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, Dodge Ram.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1994 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck
🔧 List of tools used:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/omH/1AXAA00020
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oPS/1AXAA00015
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oto/1AXAA00043
• Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/oeF/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oTN/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oPS/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/ozV/1AXAA00044
• Rust Penetrant
• Hammer 1aau.to/onL/1AXAA00091
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oeK/1AXAA00079
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[@brandonwebb2100]

Is there a torque for that nut that goes on the groment

[@mag2395]

Awesome to find a video that isn't on a rust free truck for those of us In the rust belt, we applaud you.

[@elwoodblues8370]

Glad you guys picked a truck that has seen cold weather and has rusted parts, I know how sometimes the rust factor can complicate the job.

[@1AAuto]

+Elwood Blues Thanks for the feedback!

[@joshreid7949]

Will always buy my parts through a1 just because they take the time to make the videos to help people

[@HansZuerner918]

love how young and energetic this guy is lol. in 22 and always get yelled at for moving to fast around the shop lol.

[@PaulMeixnerFilms]

Love all the 2nd Gen Ram content, your videos have helped me immeasurably!

[@jett-rampartflyer2852]

Good job making repairs to this veerkle.

[@dereksilbernagel5178]

Great video. Thank you!

[@enduringpursuit]

Thank you once again! I have used your videos for multiple of my family and extended families vehicles. I can appreciate how much sharing years of experience is worth. My whole family and I thank you for the time and effort you guys put into these videos.

[@odiarroyo6144]

Another great video pelón! How much they are? I'll be needing a leveling kit too..

[@troyrogers1236]

how about the drivers side? without hitting the brake controller?

[@joeldokken5690]

That is exactly what I came here to find out, passenger side is pretty intuitive

[@jamescrane3690]

sawzall

[@robert_murphy916]

Is the front driver shock and passenger shock the same one because I only need one and online it says for a passenger side I don’t see one that says driver

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

I'm going to get some new shocks from u all for Shure. My question is how come the shocks on front end on my ram come shooting out. And the one you're doing didn't even hardly do anything?

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I have a 2004 model, a third gen. Is it a lot different? Do you need to Jack the truck up to change the shocks?

[@Thunder-iu6ev]

It won't be nearly has hard as this. I have Rancho shocks coming for my 2004 ram this week. It will be easier if you jack up the truck and take the wheel off

[@joesmith-fi1sx]

great vid!

[@kevinsproule9878]

Thanks for the video

[@Smalltechguy]

Seems like each time I try to find a 2012 RAM shock replacement they take me to every other year. I'm sure that I can do the swap in my driveway for the rear shocks, but the front I believe I have to have it lifted???

[@abelscaliber7969]

Paul Govensky depends,if it’s 2wd then you don’t have to lift it

[@jeffspicoli7385]

I really wish you would have done the harder side. Master cylinder and brake lines in the way. I’ll figure it out. Passenger side is simple.

[@TonySmith-tl1lo]

Do you need a also change the spring

[@joshbinnall0328]

How long does it take to do this ?

[@deannaguin8096]

I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 and the Front shocks are not even close to the way this one is Installed ............ Mine looks like it is mounted as part of the upper control arm ??

[@coreybrinson8171]

What do you do if you brake a stud?

[@natureandrandomstuff]

How do I know when I need to replace the shocks?

[@joedarden2276]

Job Well Done

[@1AAuto]

+Joe Darden Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@thenglishannel]

Thanks again Lenny-

[@worldwidetwenty1645]

Did he raise the truck for this

[@joedarden2276]

Outstanding

[@1AAuto]

+Joe Darden Thanks for the feedback!

[@kalebcrafts4338]

It is a lot easier to take the wheel off and get a pry bar in there to pry the shock up.

[@1AAuto]

+Kaleb Crafts Thanks for the tip!

[@rachaelthomas2265]

Sometimes it isn't especially if the truck is lifted like mine is and I sont always have access to a lift

[@metalhero117]

@@rachaelthomas2265 That's the problem I'm running into too

[@raymondjoyner8600]

Where can I get another fender nut?

[@adriananoelle4699]

They’re basic nuts. Ace hardware, Home Depot, etc.

[@joeteejoetee]

@1:20 : I love the "Tappy-Tap-Tap" #AVE

[@bromike]

Veerical is 4wd , perfect 👍

[@slowmotionperformance2744]

A1

[@egroom53]

You should really put the year of the truck on the name of video

[@tonyc5389]

Figures that damn air inlet is always in the way

[@malabarspyder]

why remove the top tower? Cant you just remove the top nut on the shock and pull it out from below?

[@anarchyamp]

Unfortunately no

[@anarchyamp]

Good reminder to never live in an area that rusts your car

[@erickessler6709]

This only works on a 4x4

[@zenteno5p]

Am waiting you to replace it😂😂😂

[@StansAuto83]

No help a rwd not 4 wheel

[@1AAuto]

+Stan’s Auto Repair We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

[@TCHNPT]

This video lies. It does not apply to a 98 dodge ram, or probably any after.