How to Maintain and Fix a Shock Absorber on 2001 Dodge Dakota?

To perform front shock absorbent service, first carefully take off the upper shock nut, the retainer and the grommet from the shock stud. Always begin by supporting the vehicle, then loosen and remove the bolts from the bottom suspension mount and remover the shock absorber. When installing, instead of the upper shock nut, use either Mopar Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242 on the existing nut. Begin by fitting the lower retainer which has an L stamped on it and the grommet on the shock absorber stud, after which you extend the shock and push it up through the lower suspension arm and upper mounting hole. Put the lower mounting bolts in place and tighten them till they reach 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) After you have supported the vehicle, lower it and mount the upper grommet and retainer (stamped with a U) on the shock absorber stud below it. Then, insert a new nut or coating with Mopar Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242 on the old nut and turn it to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).

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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52106758AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 6.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.8 x 3.8 x 3.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52106758AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5015445AE
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- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Shock
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.0 x 5.2 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5015445AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52106928AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 6.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52106928AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52106927AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52106927AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52106759AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 7.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.8 x 7.7 x 4.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52106759AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock, Rear Part Number: 52038559AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52038559AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SXT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock, Rear Part Number: 52106955AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 6.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52106955AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5015444AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5015444AD
- Item Weight: 6.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.1 x 4.2 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5015444AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, Sport, Sport Plus | 3.7L V6, 3.9L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2001 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Shock Absorber on 2001 Dodge Dakota?
A: To perform front shock absorbent service, first carefully take off the upper shock nut, the retainer and the grommet from the shock stud. Always begin by supporting the vehicle, then loosen and remove the bolts from the bottom suspension mount and remover the shock absorber. When installing, instead of the upper shock nut, use either Mopar Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242 on the existing nut. Begin by fitting the lower retainer which has an L stamped on it and the grommet on the shock absorber stud, after which you extend the shock and push it up through the lower suspension arm and upper mounting hole. Put the lower mounting bolts in place and tighten them till they reach 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) After you have supported the vehicle, lower it and mount the upper grommet and retainer (stamped with a U) on the shock absorber stud below it. Then, insert a new nut or coating with Mopar Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242 on the old nut and turn it to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).