Saturday, November 20, 2010

How do you change a pickup trucks shocks?

am thinking of changing my trucks shocks there the original ones

i have a 1983 dodge power ram 4x4 1/2 ton pickup truck .

my question is how hard is it to change them do i need a mechanic?

or can i do them my self , i took a look at them i saw them bolted on do i have to lift the truck to change them?



can some one let me know how that works thanksHow do you change a pickup trucks shocks?
You can do it! The shocks don't hold the truck up. So if you can access the shocks, you don't have to jack it up. I f you do, be sure it is safe before getting under it. Also I suggest that you use a WD-40 type of product and soak the nuts and bolts 24 hours prior to tackling the job.