Rear shock install

[I8A4RE]

I'm trying to replace the rear shocks in my lightning. The passenger side was easy, but the drivers side is a little more difficult. Any ideas or suggestions would be very useful. .

 

[red-light]

exactly what are u having problems with....its pretty much same as the other side.

 

[02REDSVT]

I bought a 3/8 drive swivel headed socket wrench from Sears and a 3/8 drive 9/16 deep socket and I was just able to get it in between the bed and shock bolt. Then just get a small pair of vice grips on the shock to keep it from spinning and you should be able to get it. Hope that helps!

 

[I8A4RE]

I bought a 3/8 drive swivel headed socket wrench from Sears and a 3/8 drive 9/16 deep socket and I was just able to get it in between the bed and shock bolt. Then just get a small pair of vice grips on the shock to keep it from spinning and you should be able to get it. Hope that helps!

It's not the same as both sides on my truck.

 

[I8A4RE]

I bought a 3/8 drive swivel headed socket wrench from Sears and a 3/8 drive 9/16 deep socket and I was just able to get it in between the bed and shock bolt. Then just get a small pair of vice grips on the shock to keep it from spinning and you should be able to get it. Hope that helps!

Hey there 02REDSVT. Thanks very much for your advice and help. I'll try that next. I appreciate the help.

 

[glasslaws]

I took the wheels off so I could at least sit comfortably, then reached in between the bed and frame rail.

 

[Boston Blackie]

What 02REDSVT said. It worked for me. Just take your time.

 

[Taunto]

screw the swivel.. a ratchet wrench would be great.

 

[jec1521]

I used a regular ratchet. It's a little tight, but it works.

 

[Lord Tauk]

I used a regular ratchet. It's a little tight, but it works.

Same here.

 

[I8A4RE]

thanks guys. All your info worked great for me. I don't know why i didn't think to pull the wheels off, but once i did it became much easier. The passenger side i could do with the wheel on with no problem, the drivers side is obviously different.

 

[ViciousJay]

screw the swivel.. a ratchet wrench would be great.

x2 i just did mine on sunday but what i did was get a deep 21mm 1/2 drive ovewr the bolt then slip the rachet on, it can be done but its a pain then grab i think it was a 3/4 wrench and pull the blue cover ont he shock down and place the wrench on the nut and start turning, lets just say youll look like arnold when done

 

[02REDSVT]

Its a pain in the ass with a 1/2 drive... With a 3/8 drive wrench, its just that much smaller than the 1/2 drive and fits up in there nicely... I broke my ass till I decided to just go to sears and get the right tools, then it was out in a matter of 15 minutes.

 

[spazzyfry123]

I used a regular ratchet. It's a little tight, but it works.

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