2nd gen rear shock replacement help

I searched for the DIY on this but couldn't find anything. My question is do we have to compress the shock to get it out and in? Or does the new shock just plop right in like a loose whore? We have the truck jacked at the rear axel housing with both tires off. The new shock appears to be fully extended and much longer than the oem shock. Thanks

 

You jack up the rear, place jack stands under the frame at the rear, then lower the jack til there is no compression. But keep it there. Then it should fit.

 

What kind of shocks are they?

 

No need to jack the rear or take the tires off. Simply loosen the hardware on the old shocks and remove. Mount the top of the new shock first (obviously) and then compress it into place (by hand) and install the bottom hardware. It can be done in less than 20 mins just lying in your driveway.

Easy as pie...

 

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I just did mine (5100's) a few eeks ago.

GA

 

Yup... shouldn't have to jack anything... just remove old shock.. compress new one to fit...

 

yea for some reason the first couple times of trying to compress the shock by hand I couldnt do it. after setting the shock upright on the pavement I got it to compress and from there I could do it by hand. I did take the tires off and jack the damn thing up though, already had that part done before the posts. Anyways thanks for your input guys always helpful.

 

is there a trick to tightening the nut on the upper shock mount without the shaft spinning?

 

^ 5100s for a friend

 

You rock Chris. That was the very same thing that got me too when I contacted you (I still feel bad about my timing). Always there!

Good luck Jason.

 

amazing! thanks! i never would have noticed that hex on top without you telling me