1997 - 2003 F-150

1997 XLT 2WD shocks

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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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Looks good man!

yea when i install shocks I always use a good pair of vise grips to tighten them down
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BOOMER2011
Looks good man!

yea when i install shocks I always use a good pair of vise grips to tighten them down
Thanks!

Where do you put the grips? There's no room in there!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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on the shock shaft just below the upper mount, under that welded washer
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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No dust covers?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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No dust covers?
Nope. I've read quite a few threads stating they cause more problems than they solve.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Its been 5 years since I did my shocks so long enough that I forget the exact detail but I do remember the rear shocks being tough. I used bilstiens and there still super firm 5 years later. Maybe a little to firm.
 
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