How to Replace Front Shocks 11-16 Ford F250

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front shocks with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to 13 Ford F-250
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@alanmendel6342 3 жыл бұрын

On the old shocks you can cut the threaded section off closer to the nut. This way you can work with either a short socket 21MM on the OEM nut or ratcheting wrench and less turns. That's what I did and it worked well removing the factory shocks. However I didn't use KYB replacements. I ran RS5000X and I could have also gotten a 9000XL models since the store had those in stock as well. I wound up figuring out the trick on the one side and got the other side handled quite quickly cause I had the answer.

@stephenhodge6441 2 жыл бұрын

Make it easy on yourself and jack up the front of the vehicle and let the front axle drop. Makes the job so much easier

@doug3805 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@thejuiceisloose8703 4 жыл бұрын

Are the spacers on the front springs stock or aftermarket?

@markbuckholz3184 4 жыл бұрын

Super, thanks!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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@jenniferj4675 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed it but didn’t he say it was gonna be all done from the ground and then when he reinstalled he jacked the truck up? Does the front end of the truck have to be jacked up to reinstall the shock? Or did I miss something in the video?

@Auto209 Жыл бұрын

Makes it easier cause the knuckle can drop

@mak1z 3 жыл бұрын

I think 46ft-lb for the top nut is too much! Both the service manual and the shock instructions recommend the same!! I tried 40 ft-lb and the bushings got quite deformed. Then I searched articles on the internet and the consensus is that the nut should be tighten enough so that the top bushing is slightly larger than the washer.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+mak1z Thanks for the feedback!

@miles3880 8 күн бұрын

rachet wrench would probably be better then the sockets

@RedDetailAZ 4 жыл бұрын

Question, can I do this install without jacking the front end up off the ground? and if so does that make the job anyharder? reason I ask is because I dont have a jack at the moment and I want to make sure I dont need to go out and buy one. Thanks.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Eric Martin When dealing with anything under the vehicle, it is highly recommended to jack the vehicle up and have it properly supported not to majorly injure yourself.

@stewbeef3439 3 жыл бұрын

Chalk the wheels and hit it ..

@ilovemyevo556 Жыл бұрын

you can get a jack for under 30 bux

@rickketchumn4458 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t have two 21 mm wrench at a shop

@noeeon9910 4 жыл бұрын

So the bottom bolt that attaches the frame to the strut is threaded. Where do I get a new one?

@MattFrauen 3 жыл бұрын

U ever figure out where to get that?

@11eF1ND70U 3 жыл бұрын

What to do if that thing that stops the nut from spinning on the bottom brakes???😭😅 mines broke.....

@SpyKids_0830 2 жыл бұрын

What u end up doing ?

@ilovemyevo556 Жыл бұрын

weld on a new thing?

@jtsfishing5571 4 жыл бұрын

what did you jack up if you say your doing it on the ground at the end of the video you say you just have to put the truck back on the ground so confusing

@sns4jc 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering the same thing...

@sliceofitaleighpizzacheese8761 3 жыл бұрын

you said the bottom bolt is 18mm and then later in the video you said it was 19mm....

@CornPopMillerJr Жыл бұрын

I'm an electrician, not a mechanic. It didn't take me long to see that you should put the top of the shock into the top first. Why on earth would you force yourself to compress the thing enough to get it down below the hole? Bro...work smarter, not harder.

@mikefitzgerald1013 2 ай бұрын

Would this not require an alignment after ?

@1AAuto 2 ай бұрын

+@mikefitzgerald1013 We would suggest having an alignment after the installation.

@danielklein1310 4 жыл бұрын

For torquing the nuts why not use a crows foot?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+daniel klein Thanks for the tip!

@ericmartinez6692 3 жыл бұрын

If I have rancho can inreplace with another brand? Will it make a difference

@Giovanni_Litterini 3 жыл бұрын

you probably did the job by now but get BILSTEIN shocks they make your truck ride like a caddy and not a wagon with no suspension.

@Northwoodscamper45 2 жыл бұрын

Bilstein 5100s….

@coreyingersoll9459 Жыл бұрын

Just take the tire off😂 work smarter not harder

@Backfire10 Жыл бұрын

My Ranchos came already compressed with a bungee. No prybar needed. Just saying..

@siccicey9479 Жыл бұрын

why did you leave the tire on😭

@S0lidStewie 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you install that small cheap looking shock ??.

@glennnineofyourbuziness6521 2 жыл бұрын

cheap plastic cover that can crack? That cover didnt crack- the replacement shock looks to be 1/2 the dampening diameter and a rubber dust cover is not superior to high grade flexible plastic as witnessed by the non failure of the original- the new shock looks like it belongs on a Prius. Taking the tire off is too heavy- nuff said.

@galen244 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it have been easier to just take off the tire so you could have room to work in there?

@LightningRich00 5 жыл бұрын

Guess that depends if you find it easier to jack the truck up, remove 8 lug nuts, move a 100lb + tire/wheel, reinstall the tire/wheel, torque the lugs, then put away your jack and stands.

@SINSTER7THREE 4 жыл бұрын

I think I’d rather turn that wheel to the right or left

@Gorealaracer38 Жыл бұрын