How to Effectively Service and Repair a Shock Absorber on 2001 Dodge Ram 1500?

To work on the rear shock absorber, you should first lift the vehicle and hold the axle up. Then, take out the bolt and flag nut from the frame crossmember bracket and next, remove the bolt and nut from the axle bracket to let you take out the rear shock absorber. Place the shock absorber in the mounting brackets and hang the suspension brackets onto the shock to keep them in place. Then tighten the top and bottom bolts and secure with nuts. Apply torque from both bolts/nuts on the upper and lower frame at 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) and take out the support. Carefully lower the car down.

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 52039486AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Suspension; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Item Weight: 5.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52039486AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 4897472AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Shock
- Item Weight: 2.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 14.3 x 4.2 x 4.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4897472AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 52106080AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Replaces: 52106080AB
- Item Weight: 5.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52106080AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 52039481AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Item Weight: 6.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.9 x 2.8 x 2.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52039481AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 4897466AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock
- Replaces: 4897467AA, 4897466AB
- Item Weight: 6.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4897466AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 52039485AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock
- Item Weight: 3.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 17.3 x 2.9 x 2.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52039485AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Effectively Service and Repair a Shock Absorber on 2001 Dodge Ram 1500?
A: To work on the rear shock absorber, you should first lift the vehicle and hold the axle up. Then, take out the bolt and flag nut from the frame crossmember bracket and next, remove the bolt and nut from the axle bracket to let you take out the rear shock absorber. Place the shock absorber in the mounting brackets and hang the suspension brackets onto the shock to keep them in place. Then tighten the top and bottom bolts and secure with nuts. Apply torque from both bolts/nuts on the upper and lower frame at 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) and take out the support. Carefully lower the car down.