How to Maintain Your Rear Shock Absorber on 2003 Dodge Dakota?

Start by raising your vehicle, then stabilize the rear axle to work on the shock absorber. Unscrew and remove the lower nut and bolt and the upper ones, from each bracket to separate the front springs and remove the shock absorber. For installation, fix the shock absorber in position and tighten the upper bolt and nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). Also, install the shock absorber onto the axle bracket and lock it with a bolt and nut. After, use a torque wrench to tighten the shock absorber nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). Afterward, take off the axle support and lower the vehicle.

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2003 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52106758AC
$11.56 MSRP: $74.45
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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 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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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2003 Dodge Dakota Shock, Rear Part Number: 52106929AB
$6.13 MSRP: $7.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52106929AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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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2003 Dodge Dakota Shock, Rear Part Number: 52106337AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52106337AA, 52106338AA
- Item Weight: 5.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52106337AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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

2003 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain Your Rear Shock Absorber on 2003 Dodge Dakota?
A: Start by raising your vehicle, then stabilize the rear axle to work on the shock absorber. Unscrew and remove the lower nut and bolt and the upper ones, from each bracket to separate the front springs and remove the shock absorber. For installation, fix the shock absorber in position and tighten the upper bolt and nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). Also, install the shock absorber onto the axle bracket and lock it with a bolt and nut. After, use a torque wrench to tighten the shock absorber nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). Afterward, take off the axle support and lower the vehicle.