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Zach
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
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I am installing a lowering kit on my 99 dodge dakota. I need help removing the front shocks. How do I get the upper shock bolt out?
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UFDakota
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
15:34:19
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the shock spins when u try to get the nut off. be sure to put the jack under the arm, so the suspension's under load, which'll take some stress off the top nut. then use a pneumatic/ impact gun, cuz it'll have to spin the nut real quick to not spin the whole shock. WD40 might help alittle too to free the nut from the shock bolt. Hope this helps. Peace
-Dan
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Zach
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
18:26:09
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thanks for your reply UFdakota, but i cant fit my impact gun in that small crevace at the top of the shock. any ideas?
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UFDakota
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
21:26:26
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LOL, i had ALOT of trouble fittin it at first too. I think i tried some real long extensions with swivel joints even!! But last time i did it, i had no problem. just had to position the gun on it, then once its in their, hook up the air hose to it comin from another way. dont know what engine u have, i have a V6, might be harder on other engines maybe? but that's really the only way i know to do it. i bought an air-ratchet cuz i thought it'd fit, but then realized it was for torque, NOT speed:)
dont know how else i can help; just look at it and try to see a way. maybe try the extensions and swivel joints(watch the pins in the swivel tho, i had to bang mine back in every once in a while). good luck! Peace
-Dan
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UFDakota
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4/19/2003
21:36:00
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ok, hold on. not sure how much help u need, but lemme just make sure: wheels should be off, work through the wheel well AND through the engine bay, take out the whole intake assembly for room on the pass side. what i did was put the socket on the nut, if i could get the gun on the socket, i'd put it on unplugged (thru the wheel well) then run the hose thru the engine bay to hook it to the gun. If i couldnt get the gun on the socket, i'd add small extensions til i got it where i could fit the gun (in the engine bay); if the angle's not workin, use the swivel (should be made for impact gun, so it wont fall apart like mine.) OK, i know i repeated myself, but this post should help more :). good luck, let me know how it turns out. Peace
-Dan
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Danny
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
23:15:45
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hey ufdakota i need some help w/lowering and i would like to know some of the stuff u hsve w/ your truck can you e-mail me? rcdan14@hotmail.com
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Deep Purple
Gen III
4/20/2003
08:40:52
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If the shock plunger is turning, you might try to take a hack saw or dremel tool to notch the top of the shaft so a screw driver can hold it. Or just cut the nut down the side to remove it. Auto parts stores use to carry a nut buster that fit over the nut, you tighten up the bolt on the buster and it splits the nut. If all else fails, a smoke wrench is bound to work. Good luck.
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UFDakota
Dodge Dakota
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4/20/2003
17:18:43
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OH sh8t! LMAO! never thought of just cuttin the nut off (ooooh, BOBBIT flashback lol) that would work EASY! but u still have to get it back on!! so you're gonna have to find a way to that gun in there! Peace
-Dan
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Deep Purple
Gen III
4/20/2003
20:13:23
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A company called "DIYTOOLS" at DIYTOOLS.Com carries the nut splitter I spoke of. It only splits the nut and doesn't hurt the shaft. You just use a new nut. If you can find one locally, I know it can help you. Good luck at what ever you try to use.
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2001rt
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2003
08:30:04
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You guys kill me, if you look at the top of the shaft it has two flat sides that you can get a very small open end wrench on. Hold the shaft with the small open end wrench and use a lager open end wrench on the nut until there is no room for the small wrench. Then if it still will not gome all the way off grap it with your hands or use vise grips.
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Zach
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2003
18:33:05
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maybe there are those flat parts on the newer models or the r/t but not on mine. my entire shock is round from top to bottom.
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waterpolo
GenIII
4/23/2003
16:14:01
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Mines a 99 dakota and mine had the two flat sides. I used the open wrench method just like 2001rt recommended.
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pappie1
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2003
21:29:24
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98.... flat ends... I think all shocks are like that. Maybe you should just take it to someone else. I mean shocks can be difficult
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Zach
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
17:13:47
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i swear to you there arent flat ends on my shocks. ive looked many many times. ive pushed the bushings up and evertyhing. still cant find them. the flat parts are just below the upper control arm right?
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IntenseDak39
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4/24/2003
17:49:14
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there is actually a shock absorber shocket that goes over the top and fits over the "flat ends"..
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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