- Child's Play
- Mother-In-Laws Do It
- Tricky at Times
- Instructions Required
- You'll Be Here for a few
   hours
  • Shocks
  • Jack
  • Jack Stands
  • Torque wrench
  • Socket set
  • Ratchet


Your truck's suspension takes a serious beating every day. Rutted roads and heavy payloads wreak havoc on the truck shocks as they work overtime to balance the load and provide a smooth ride. When it comes time to do a shock replacement on a 1997-2003 Ford F-150 suspension, the Parts Pros at PartSource have the tools, parts, and answers to get the job done and put your truck back to work for you.

Shocks may wear out quickly if your truck is working overtime, but replacing shocks on an F-150 is a fairly quick and easy task as long as you have your tools and parts ready. Talk to our Parts Pros to find out which shocks are right for you – our experts know a lot about matching the right part to the right application.

Make Safety Your Top Priority

Every vehicle is different. When it comes to maintenance and repairs, always follow the vehicle's owner's manual.

Safety should be your number one priority. Don't smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or wear a necktie while working on the car. Watch out for hot objects, sharp instruments, hazardous materials and other potential safety hazards in and around your workspace.

Don't work with a Philips when the job calls for a flat. Substituting tools can compromise your safety or your vehicle's performance.

Finally, when the fun turns to frustration, or if the job requires specialized knowledge beyond your capabilities, please do not attempt it yourself. Talk to a Parts Pro or seek the assistance of a professional mechanic or installer. The last thing we want is someone getting hurt.

 



Removal of a Ford F150 Shock Absorber

Loosen the tire lug nuts.
Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
Remove the tire.
Remove the upper shock absorber nut.
Remove the shock absorber to lower control nut.
Remove the shock absorber.


Installation of a Ford F150 Shock Absorber

Install the shock absorber.
Install the lower control arm to shock absorber nut, tighten to specified torque.
Install the upper shock absorber nut, tighten to specified torque.
Install tire, and tighten lug nuts.
Remove jack stands, and lower vehicle.
Tighten lug nuts to specified torque.


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