How to Replace Rear Shock Absorber 1993-1997 Ford Ranger

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This video shows you how to install shock absorbers on your 1993-1997 Ford Ranger. Shock absorbers help your vehicle stay stable and safe. Signs of worn out shocks are knocking or bumping noises, loose handling, or a bouncy or bumpy ride. The typical service life of a shock absorber is 50,000 miles, depending on conditions. TRQ shocks and struts are engineered to fit your vehicle perfectly.

This repair was done on a 1996 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door RWD and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1993 Ford Ranger
1994 Ford Ranger
1995 Ford Ranger
1996 Ford Ranger
1997 Ford Ranger

Tools you will need:
• 18mm Wrench
• 18mm Socket

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[djspbb]

I changed all 4 original shocks on my 95. The front ones were a royal pain.
I should put the leaf springs back on top of the rear axle, but I don't have the motivation to do it yet.

[nothanks]

if you have the rear of the truck jacked up by the axle you can use a thin ratchet strap to compress the shock

[donens]

Your video shows a new bracket for the shock absorber but no link or mention of that part. Can you help for links to the bracket?

[Xzander.v]

There’s a little bit of ford ranger with that rust

[dukyben]

The new one doesn’t need the coil spring?