Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Ok, it took me longer to get the front shocks replaced. Had to make an emergency trip to southern Missouri and am heading back down Thursday.
The first side took a bit of time as I was getting all the tools together. Hardest part was finding the right wrench or socket to take the top nut loose. 17mm - too small. 19mm - too big. 11/16" - too small. 3/4" - too big. I ended up using a 3/4" wrench and going thru the wheel well. Also needed my large Channelocks to hold the upper shock while breaking the nut loose. It took a 22mm and my impact driver on the lower mounting bolt.
Ride is better. It's not a Cadillac and never will be. If I'd wanted a Caddy, I'd bought a Caddy. I wanted a 1 ton. And I got the ride that goes with it.
Neither old shock was leaking. BTW, neither were either of the back ones. With the old front shock out and before I put a new one in, I compressed them all the way at the same time. New shocks seemed to compress a little easier. When I let up, the new shocks extended much quicker. That means the rebound will be quicker.
Went to town tonight to meet a friend at the brewery. Ride felt tight again. No more stutter when I hit a bump.
Thinkin' of replacing the steering stabilizer, just cause. Then everything will be done. Holy Wah! Those things are expensive! Oh, well. Welcome to the world of 1 tons.
The first side took a bit of time as I was getting all the tools together. Hardest part was finding the right wrench or socket to take the top nut loose. 17mm - too small. 19mm - too big. 11/16" - too small. 3/4" - too big. I ended up using a 3/4" wrench and going thru the wheel well. Also needed my large Channelocks to hold the upper shock while breaking the nut loose. It took a 22mm and my impact driver on the lower mounting bolt.
Ride is better. It's not a Cadillac and never will be. If I'd wanted a Caddy, I'd bought a Caddy. I wanted a 1 ton. And I got the ride that goes with it.
Neither old shock was leaking. BTW, neither were either of the back ones. With the old front shock out and before I put a new one in, I compressed them all the way at the same time. New shocks seemed to compress a little easier. When I let up, the new shocks extended much quicker. That means the rebound will be quicker.
Went to town tonight to meet a friend at the brewery. Ride felt tight again. No more stutter when I hit a bump.
Thinkin' of replacing the steering stabilizer, just cause. Then everything will be done. Holy Wah! Those things are expensive! Oh, well. Welcome to the world of 1 tons.
