How To Replace Front Shock Absorbers 97-03 Ford F150 4x4
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front shocks. This video is applicable to the 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03 Ford F150 with 4WD
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Ford F150 Truck
1998 Ford F150 Truck
1999 Ford F150 Truck
2000 Ford F150 Truck
2001 Ford F150 Truck
2002 Ford F150 Truck
2003 Ford F150 Truck
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• 18mm Wrench
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This was mighty helpful.. the shock absorber I bought had no instructions in it.. couldn’t have done it without this, thx
This video was fantastic. Good lighting and visuals. Not too much explanation but a good picture all along the way. This was exactly what I was looking for!
+HuhYouDontSay1 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Excellent video for this shock replacement. Was clear and straight forward. Thank you.
As always, another great DIY video from 1A Auto. Thanks !
+2l8and1 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
@@1AAuto pls make a video for the rear shocks. are they similar in installation?
+J R Franco We do have a video on the rear shocks for this vehicle, here's the how-to video you're looking for: ruclips.net/video/O_E2nnXcisQ/видео.html
Great video, very clear and instructional. Thank you.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Billy Bruner
Thanks for posting this
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Were there torque values for the shock bolts?
Great video!
The new metal washers and bushings look smaller around than the originals.
I've seen some shocks that have coils for the front can I put does instead of the ones shown here?
My mechanic I "hire out" to bigger jobs I don't have tools for told me I needed to replace the "link bushings" when putting in front shocks? Is he talking about the front torsion bar bushings?
HELP!!! I can't get the bottom bolt out of mine and really don't wanna take it to a mechanic for something as "simple" as a shock absorber. What's the best way? I can't even get the bolt to rotate or beat it out with a hammer. I can get the nut off no problem but bolt appears to be rust welded in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm by no means a mechanic.
You ever figure it out?
At 5:52 What does "tighten this up" mean? On some vehicles that is designed to pivot so if you over tighten it will NEVER pivot. Pretty important information you missed there.
these vehicles are always so crusty. glad I live in a place that doesn't use salt for snow. my 97 has everything come off with a little penetrating fluid to make things smooth
Torque on wheels for this vehicle is 150ft lbs according to ford
Depends on stud length, some are less.
What if the truck has a shorter shock and spring?
I have a problem one of the bolts of the bottom broke now I am trying to pulling that one out. I need feedback please thanks
did you ever get it out
i need to get mine i can’t get it off there is no bottom bolt
Use Hammer an punch . Lift up control arm to get it out of a bind an knock it out.
Is an alignment required after replacing both front shocks?
nope
No.
hello a question I want to change the shock absorbers to my Ford expedition 2000 The ones in front are air suspension but the compressor is no longer useful. They told me that I have to put a spring on it, is that true?
mine is a 2003 Fx4 off road, , where I'm confused, everything I read, say's Rancho's N is lifted, can I use the same shock's as 4x4 body ??
Do you know the size of the lower bolt and nut? I'm working on a project and the factory bolt is gone.
? He said it twice.
I bought the front shocks for my 2003 f-150 and the bottom of the shock on both sides would not fit so I had to grind the bottom of the socket down about 1/4 of a inch to work other than that they ride great just a little upset about having to grind
I need a replacement bolt for the bottom of my shock. Where can I find a new bolt ?
local hardware or auto parts retailer may have it...or a local Ford dealership can order one for you.
I just need to replace the bushing, can it be done with the wheel on without using a jack?
Great video. Is the same for Ford Expeditions 2WD of the same years??
i think the 2wd have a coil spring that you need to contend with as well
Where's the spring
Its front springs are torsion bars.
@@baddrivercam WRONG. It doesn't have springs. It has a torsion bar instead.
I bet those silly tires are a huge gas suck
If the top of the shock calls for compression at ride height for its maximum travel, wouldn’t it be bad if you drive off-road or hit a pothole? It will force the shock to top dead center and pull apart, my shock just popped out and it’s due to that issue, poor design by ford engineers
Can an old strut cause rattling/noise is a side its bad on? Been trying to track down the issue, all new ball joints etc
+Travis Edwards An old strut can cause this noise. The best way to be able to tell is to have it diagnosed by a local mechanic as they would be able to isolate the issue.
@@1AAuto alright, i already have a set ordered I'll install. Just wish I'd of noticed it when I replaced the ball joints, rotors, and breaks
@travisedwards9983 for future reference, you can check stuff like ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. for torn boots, play, etc before throwing parts at it. To check if there's any play in the steering/suspension suspension, lift the wheel your checking off of the ground with a jack and lower it onto a jack stand. Then try to wiggle the wheel with your hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, then again at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions (Note: Don't use too much force when your hands are at 3 and 9 'clock, or you'll just be turning the whole steering system). If there's only play at the 3 and 9, then it's a steering issue such as tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, etc. If there's only play in the 12 and 6, then it's ball joints. If the upper ball joints are bad, you'll likely have to replace the whole control arm as the factory part has the upper ball joint and control arm as one assembly. If there's play in both directions, it's possible that a combination of the above are bad, but it's also likely that the wheel bearings are bad. Hope that helps.