Front Shock Leaking

DAN06GTO

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2014 DODGE RAM
5.7L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
7,400 MILES

I recently I noticed that my left front shock was all covered with oil. The shock I assume has failed. My question is with only 7400 miles on the truck, do I have to replaced both front shocks in pairs or can I get away with just the defective one? This is under warranty, so the dealer is only going to replaced the defective one.

Sunday, September 14th, 2014 AT 8:15 AM

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HMAC300

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Here is a guide that will walk you through the repair with diagrams and instructions below on how to change the shocks out below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Sunday, September 14th, 2014 AT 8:59 AM

ALLEGRO KELSEY

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2013 DODGE RAM
6.7L
V6
TURBO
4WD
AUTOMATIC
55,000 MILES

What needs to be remove on right side of truck to remove shock tower on the truck listed above? It is four wheel drive.

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Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)

CARADIODOC

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On top, remove the nut from the shock absorber's stud, then remove the three nuts holding the tripod, and lift that up. That is where the shock is pulled up and out.

There is a bolt to remove from the bottom, and it goes into a strap that you will want to hang onto. It is like a little wrench that you slide back in when you put the bolt back in.

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