shock replacement

[scsgodfather]

I Have a 2005 2500HD IFS and im replacing the front shocks, does anyone know if i need to do anymore dissasembly or can i just support the front pumpin to prevent sag and unbolt and replace?

[fbhart@wk.net]

How many miles do you have on the truck, are shocks leaking, was wondering why the shocks failed so soon?

Safety!!!!!!!

each time I jack up the old 2500 series I place jack stands under frame.

years ago, guy in our area died installing shocks, car fell and crushed him.

my life and fingers are worth more than the little time it takes to slip a set of jack stands under my old truck or any vehicle I have jacked up.

Our local Lions Club President lost 3 fingers last week changing tires on a big RV when heavy spare tire and frame fell on his hand.

Many newer model big RV's do not even come with spares as most old dudes could not change the tires out on the road.

Good luck and be safe,

[brad4eva]

Yes Be Careful Happened To My Dad , Truck Fell Started Rolling Ran Over Him

[Chevy_Finatic79]

why do you need to jack up the truck? I change shocks all the time and never jack up the "Ride" I just compress the shocks a little to get them back in there mounting "brackets". it's really easy when you put the bolt thru the top and push the bottom of the shock up and line it up so it will go into the mounting bracket let it expand and your set

[87c10slammer]

wow im suprised to hear anyone else that does that lol. i jut thought i was to lazy to take off the 33s on the bronco. them things are heavy a ****. and a pain to line back up. but it worked so i guess it works on many vehichles