2003 Dodge Ram Front Stock Shocks

2003 DODGE RAM
12,300 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I am trying to remove the stock shocks on my truck, and I cannot get the top nut off for anything. The entire inside shaft keeps turning. I have broken the bottom 2 nuts loose (They have been retightened now). Do I need to purchase some kind of a tool to hold the inside shaft with or what? Can you please help....:0)
Jan 5, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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Hi
There is a socket that fits over the top os shock shaft see the notched thingy on top. Don't know if you can get without finding a tool distributor like Snap-on, Matco, ect. Other more brutal choices chisel nut off, sawsall the shaft, try Vise grips on shaft. Air ratchet will also work most time.
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
Jan 6, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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