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What kind of shocks does a 2002 Ford F-150 have?

What kind of shocks does a 2002 Ford F-150 have?

Ford F-150 2002, Bare Shock Absorber by FCS®. FCS bare shocks and struts are engineered to restore your vehicle’s handling and control. Shocks, struts, and cartridges are a great option to restore OE performance and normal driving… Ford F-150 2002, Advantage Twin-Tube Shock Absorber by Sachs®.

How many miles on a Ford F150 shock absorber?

The truck has about 54,000 miles on it, which is well past the mileage that many people report getting out of their OEM shocks. I also did notice that my truck seemed to “balloon” a little when taking turns at speeds over a snail’s pace.

Can a car’s shocks be replaced in the back?

Your car may even have a combination, using shocks in the front and struts in the back. Struts can be difficult to replace, so it’s best to let a professional handle that job. Purchase new shock absorbers.

How to replace front struts on Ford F-150?

Tire with lug nut cap removed. Use the floor jack to lift the truck by the front suspension crossmember. Put a jack stand under this area and lower it until weight is firmly distributed. To maintain safety, keep the jack in the same place. Finally, remove the lug nuts and wheels. Figure 2. Wheel removed with front suspension exposed.

Ford F-150 2002, Bare Shock Absorber by FCS®. FCS bare shocks and struts are engineered to restore your vehicle’s handling and control. Shocks, struts, and cartridges are a great option to restore OE performance and normal driving… Ford F-150 2002, Advantage Twin-Tube Shock Absorber by Sachs®.

Tire with lug nut cap removed. Use the floor jack to lift the truck by the front suspension crossmember. Put a jack stand under this area and lower it until weight is firmly distributed. To maintain safety, keep the jack in the same place. Finally, remove the lug nuts and wheels. Figure 2. Wheel removed with front suspension exposed.

How do you replace the wheel spindle on a Ford F-150?

Take the ball joint off of the spindle with a pitman arm puller and take the floor jack from under the control arm. Without the the jack to support it, the control arm pull downward. This will allow you the flexibility and leverage to separate the wheel spindle from the upper ball joint.

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Ruth Doyle