1998 Dodge Dakota replacing front shocks

117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHADYTREE
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I'm trying to figure out how to change the front shocks on my truck. I have a haynes manual that tells me to use an open-end wrench or locking pliers on the flats of the shock rod to keep the shock from turning. The coil spring does not allow me any room to work! I can remove the lower bolts and the shock hangs free, yet I cant find a place to keep the shock from turning. Help?
May 16, 2010 at 5:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you able to get a set of locking needle nose pliers in there?
May 19, 2010 at 6:42 AM
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