How to Replace Rear Shock Absorber 09-16 Ram 1500

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your rear shocks. This video is applicable to 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Ram 1500
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• 21mm wrench
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[@xmradio11]

I just did my rear shocks om my 09. It took me 15 minutes each side. I did not have to jack up the truck or remove the wheel well liner. I did heat and bend an 8" adjustable wrench to hold the top nut. Since the wrench was just for this job I set it to fit the nut and hammered it so it wouldn't move. A 1/2" ratchet with a socket fit between the wheel well liner and the head of the top bolt for speedy removal since the lock nuts bind all the way. 21mm or 13/16" socket and wrenches work.

[@ryanv7195]

Hi I have to do this for my 2011. you said you did this without jacking it up. So you can do this with the wheel on lying down underneath? I like your method if you don't have to worry about jacking the diff for support.

[@teamallyracing1780]

That's how smart manufacturers have become to a point a tech has to bend tools in order to service their vehicles

[@civy28]

Thats just the good ole Engineer vs Mechanic relationship. A lot of times, tool companies pay manufacturers and engineers to be considered for specialty tools on specific vehicles. Thats how big name tool companies keep money flowing.

[@waleedpaer7227]

Good evening, first of all, Tania, thank you for this wonderful video and the method of disassembly and installation. I benefited a lot from it today in maintaining a customer's car in the workshop. Thank you once again.. Greetings from Libya.

[@Defenbach]

There is very much a way to get a socket on that inside nut. I used a breaker bar and a deep well socket.

[@1AAuto]

+Defenbach Thanks for checking us out!

[@tedmatthews4277]

Great job Andy, you are by far my favorite one to watch !

[@kurtlarsen8664]

Crows foot works great for getting at the nut.

[@civy28]

He could have just angled the wrench toward the back of the truck along the frame rail...

[@freeaudiobooks7469]

@@civy28 no, you can't

[@jaeb.2842]

Love these videos!!! I can’t thank these guys enough

[@mikadaigle5484]

glad to see you are wearing your safety glasses... a real tech huh

[@felipesaldivar6358]

20 Seconds in and I can already tell I'm watching a great video!

[@grandpadandan8173]

Thanks!!! Great video!! I was trying to figure out how to remove the fender well. I didn't want to crack or bend it out of form! Thanks again!!👍👍🤘🤘

[@1AAuto]

+Daniel Geis Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@professionalbaddass]

when you get thebupper bolt and nut out .if you have a welder weld a small 1/4 tab of metal 2 in long you can hold it in pkace for installation and it binds to the side of the mount for removal for the next time

[@MROAKRAIDERS37]

This video was a lot of help ~ thanks

[@Kevinstrickland33]

What about the models with the stock fender flares? Seems like theyre glued on and they would have to be taken off to get the inner fender off . I was thinkin of drilling a hole where the bolt is and puttin back a rubber grommet to plug the hole

[@briggsjd2po]

Nice and smart idea for the shock.

[@1AAuto]

+Jason Briggs Thanks for checking us out!

[@briggsjd2po]

@@1AAuto only idea I could fine how to get the rear shocks off. I just cut the wrench, but same idea.

[@buffbutters3]

At what length did you make your bend on the wrench

[@NinjasOfOrca]

is it safe to use an impact wrench to break those shock bolts?

[@barrypylant5304]

You don't have to have any special tools. I did it with a medium sized socket wrench on the back nut. Driver side is a little more difficult due to tubing in the way. This is doable without a crows foot wrench! I took a picture but don't have a way to post it.

[@1AAuto]

+Barry Pylant Thanks for the tip!

[@Dragon-pv5oj]

Hello around how much is to replace front and rear being rwd don’t want to get screwed paying over don’t know much yet and I’m young (gen 5 ram 4.7)

[@Seezur__]

so i changed my rear ones but for some reason it sounds like a loud thud whenever i drive. anyone know what’s the issue?

[@clockworkbike]

Is it a similar procedure for a 2015 ram 2500?

[@charlesfuentes3316]

Thank you for the video, it really helped me out

[@1AAuto]

+Charles Fuentes Thanks for the feedback!

[@lorettarodman9117]

Mother trucker this guy out here having a 90* bent wrench. Had to buy another wrench set to have two 21mm but then my crescent striped the bolt. My best idea now is to cut my loses and cut the bolt and just buy or salvage a new one. Any suggestions on how to get this off if the rear top dampeners inside bolt is stripped?

[@1AAuto]

+Loretta Rodman Thanks for checking us out. If this is stripped given how tight the area to work in is, that looks to be the easiest way to deal with this issue. Its not ideal but it will get the job done.

[@michaelpettit401]

Good job.

[@josuevillanueva3016]

Is this the same procedure for a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic?

[@1AAuto]

+Josue Villanueva We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@Domthedon33]

How much would a shop charge to do this job for both sides? Just wondering.

[@bigthunder7002]

A lot

[@coopcooper3194]

I just got my suspension done and my top bolt moves. I've taken it back twice so it can be re tightened but it still keeps moving. Its like the hole is too big for the bolt. Have you ever seen that happen?

[@1AAuto]

+coop cooper Thanks for watching! The metal sleeve in the shock bushing should be correct size for the bolt, so there should not be any play. We recommend making sure all of the parts are correct and try to seek out the correct ones if not.

[@davidmueller2780]

Does a1 know they make electric ratchets now days?

[@organixgirl]

What if the bottom bolt is stuck?

[@jasonperkins930]

Pair of knipex and a wrench works great

[@1AAuto]

+Jason Perkins Thanks for the feedback!

[@theirbster8773]

Great video!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Josh Irby

[@buddyharderthanyou2493]

What is the torque spec for the shock bolts and nuts?

[@RAMTRPR]

Shock Absorber Upper Nut --------------------------------------------------------------40 ft lbs Shock Absorber Lower Bolt -------------------------------------------------------------100 ft lbs Stabilizer Bar Frame Bolt ----------------------------------------------------------------45 ft lbs

[@Rockwolf50]

At this point, I do wonder if there is an original part on this truck lol

[@werewolfpudding]

why dont you show the drivers side? figures you only show the EASY side

[@scottmoore7440]

You guys need some battery powered tools.......

[@MrEman70]

Anyone know the size of the bolt for the shock

[@1AAuto]

+MrEman70 We do not have the size of the bolts for the shocks but you should be able to reuse your OE. Thanks for the inquiry!

[@craigkerr9281]

21mm.

[@JoshHookerJoshhook123]

Dont use a 22mm on the Lug nuts, you will need a punch and vice to get your socket back. 7/8 is the way to go.

[@1AAuto]

+vl P1LOT lv Thanks for the feedback!

[@CoolArrow78233]

If the lugnut has an "M" on the casing, it's metric and you should be using a 22 mm socket, I believe that's true for 2013 and up, otherwise you'll bellow out the "beauty cap" and wedge the nut in your 7/8 socket

[@lukehanlon3179]

What’s under the dust shield ? Springs or a hydraulic shock absorbers? Thanks!!

[@martinludwick7314]

How about showing us how to do this WITHOUT removing the inner fender? Usually by the time anyone considers replacing these the fenders are rusting to the point you can't get the inner fenders out without breaking something, yet more to replace!! Great video though IF you have a new truck AND a lift!! Pretty much useless however to the guy doing this on his back in his driveway like me!!

[@CoolArrow78233]

At that point you're just going to have to suck it up princess. You already know what you'd need to do if you were at that point. You just wanna see it on video so I'll spell it out for you. Buy all the screws you think are going to be rusted out ahead of time and if it's that bad just use a grinder to cut the heads off. But you won't be done after that, odds are that the remainder of the screw will be rusted to the retainer it threads to so you're better off just buying a new liner before you do the job anyway because you're going to tear that thing up trying to separate those rusted bits. Thank God I live in the south. No rust 😎

[@CoolArrow78233]

Also, having a lift helps, so I'd get on that. Don't cheap out ;)

[@ml-ed4sc]

video for fronts?

[@1AAuto]

At this moment, the closest how-to video we have to your request is for this vehicle, which is very similar to the one you have. The steps may not be 100% the same, but should contain an adequate amount of information necessary for accomplishing this task: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp7SnnaKqMl3b9k +m l

[@nailbndr9869]

2014 Ram 1500 front shocks are much easier than the last generation. Simple one bolt top and two bolts at the bottom mount. No need to maintain access through the engine bay. Shock can slide out the bottom of the spring. Still need to remove the tire for complete access.

[@1AAuto]

+nailbender ripp16 Thanks for the feedback!

[@CoolArrow78233]

@@help137 Why? They're so fkn easy. Do you honestly need someone to show you?

[@crzypaiute]

Too much wrench, not enough impact😅

[@e.a.r.9155]

That's why I hate working on my own stuff anymore, Always takes special tools... My 'Cool Tools' kit Just Don't Cut It..!

[@asianpanda143196]

So I literally did this in the driveway, with the wheels on, and there’s tons of room for a deep socket to fit in the back to hold the nut with a ratchet. Not even 45mins 😂

[@inspectorjavert5563]

Did you jack it up or just slide underneath the vehicle?

[@lowdime305]

Not only can you NOT fit a socket, there is no room for the bolt to slide out without removing the wheel well liner.

[@JohnDoe-lt9sg]

You're obviously working on a different year truck, you can not get a deep socket on the back of a 2015 and furthermore they only showed the easy side, the other side has the fuel tank and hoses in the way

[@cat5tracker581]

You DO NOT need to remove the wheel well. Buy or cut down an open end wrench making it a stubby. Fits perfect on the upper nut. Work smarter not harder. You're welcome.

[@1AAuto]

+Cat5 Tracker Thanks for the tip!

[@buddyharderthanyou2493]

What is the torque spec for the shock bolts and nuts?

[@eighty6ramam]

He said 100ftlb in the video.