How to Install a Shock Absorber on the Rear on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?

Position the rear shock absorber (3) in the brackets before sliding the bolts up through the brackets and absorber fans to attach the bolt head (1) on the top bolt and a nut on the lower bolt. Bolt/ secure the upper and lower parts of the lift with 135 N.m of torque and once you're done, remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 5170297AG
$106.11 MSRP: $158.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Coil Spring Assembly; Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front
- Replaces: 5170297AF, 5170297AE, 5170296AE
- Item Weight: 3.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.3 x 6.2 x 5.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5170297AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174300AH
$81.96 MSRP: $184.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Complete Strut; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174300AE, 5174300AF, 5174300AD, 5174300AG
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.8 x 3.7 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174300AH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174996AE
$59.88 MSRP: $88.10
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension, Shock Absorber, Front; Strut & Coil Assembly; Complete Strut; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174996AD, 5174996AC
- Item Weight: 5.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.3 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174996AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174998AD
$48.26 MSRP: $69.35
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Complete Strut; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174998AC
- Item Weight: 4.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.9 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174998AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174995AE
$85.15 MSRP: $123.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension, Shock Absorber, Front; Strut & Coil Assembly; Complete Strut; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174995AD, 5174995AC
- Item Weight: 5.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.9 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174995AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Part Number: 68045475AB
$148.24 MSRP: $223.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Replaces: 68034252AA, 68045475AA, 68034253AA
- Item Weight: 8.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.2 x 6.8 x 6.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68045475AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174994AD
$94.04 MSRP: $139.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174994AB, 5174994AC
- Item Weight: 5.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.6 x 3.6 x 3.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174994AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 55366636AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Shock Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 55366636AB, 55366636AD, 55366636AC
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 55366636AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 55366994AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Shock Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 55366992AC, 55366994AD, 55366994AC
- Item Weight: 6.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 55366994AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 55366631AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Anti-lock Braking System Kit; Suspension Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 55366631AD, 55366631AC, 55366631AB
- Item Weight: 6.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 55366631AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174301AG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit - Suspension; Front Shock Absorber; Anti-lock Braking System Kit; Suspension Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174301AD, 5174301AF, 5174301AC, 5174301AE
- Item Weight: 3.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.4 x 6.1 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174301AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SXT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52122225AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Shock Kit; Complete Strut; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52122225AA, 52121483AE, 52121483AD
- Item Weight: 5.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.9 x 6.3 x 2.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52122225AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174997AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Complete Strut; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174997AC
- Item Weight: 4.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.3 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174997AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Part Number: 68045498AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Replaces: 68045498AA, 68045498AB, 68034254AA
- Item Weight: 9.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.0 x 6.1 x 2.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68045498AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Part Number: 52853696AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension
- Replaces: 52853696AB
- Item Weight: 5.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 32.6 x 7.8 x 2.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52853696AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 52122229AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Rear; Strut & Spring Assembly; ABS Kit; Complete Strut
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52121613AE, 52122229AA, 52121613AD
- Item Weight: 6.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.3 x 6.2 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52122229AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 5174303AH
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Package - Suspension; Shock Absorber, Front; Strut & Coil Spring Assembly; Complete Strut; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5174303AF, 5174303AG, 5174303AE
- Item Weight: 7.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 30.1 x 6.1 x 5.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174303AH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Shock Absorber on the Rear on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?
A: Position the rear shock absorber (3) in the brackets before sliding the bolts up through the brackets and absorber fans to attach the bolt head (1) on the top bolt and a nut on the lower bolt. Bolt/ secure the upper and lower parts of the lift with 135 N.m of torque and once you're done, remove the support and lower the vehicle.