2014-Replacing Rear Shocks... 21mm crows foot for the job?

[bmg97]

The youtube video I watched made it look like quite a job. Pulling the hub, dropping the control arms etc.

Me too. Was hoping someone had some other experience / easier way

 

[Gary2]

Front isn't bad . Some people have you remove more parts than needed. Only thing I had to disconnect was , sway bar end link upper end. Pop tie rod and upper ball joint. Wire up the brake caliper so it don't hang by the line. I usually put a jack stand under the front cross member favoring the side you are working on. Remove tire. put floor Jack under the control arm to support it near lower BJ while you remove all of the fore mentioned items . then undo the 3 15mm nuts on the top of strut and the bottom strut bolt . lower jack and remove strut. start to finish should be less than 45 min per side to swap. if you are swapping springs add 5 min . Leave sway bar end links off until you are done and truck is sitting on its tires then do both sides

 

[Loudram]

6" adjustable wrench from HF, fits like a glove
Untitled by RAM RSM, on Flickr

If you can wait, you can also get the Thuren Fab rear tool set, it comes with the tool to get the nuts off, and the new nuts with welded tabs so the next time it'll make the job even easier.
https://www.thurenfabrication.com/09-18-1500-shock-nut-set.html

That's exactly what I used. It worked great.

 

[Devildog8791]

Are the rear shocks the same for 2WD and 4WD?

 

[RedSRT4Me]

Are the rear shocks the same for 2WD and 4WD?

As far as installation goes yes they install the same way. As far as choices you'll see a lot more options shopping the 4x4 side even if your truck is rwd only.

 

[wobly]

I did my shocks about three weeks ago and used the Thuren tool and nuts. Worked great!

Buy this Thuren rear shock tool, it's great for removal and install.

https://www.thurenfabrication.com/products/dodge-ram.html/09-18-1500-shock-nut-set.html

 

[Devildog8791]

I did my shocks about three weeks ago and used the Thuren tool and nuts. Worked great!

I bought that set for when I replace my shocks.

 

[JB1]

I bought that set for when I replace my shocks.

Good deal, you wont regret it

 

[mpicc84]

I just did this. After an hour and a half trying to come from the opposite side, across the top of the fuel tank with about 4 different sockets and elbow combinations, I ended up heating a wrench up. I wish I knew about that kit for sure!