How to Detach a Front Shock Absorber on 2009 Dodge Dakota?

Before removing the front shock absorber, remove the upper shock nuts. After that, make sure the car is stable and then remove the tire and wheel set. Following this, remove the bolts of the disc brake caliper and the routing clip for the wheel speed sensor. Take out the upper ball joint nut and use special tool 8677 to separate the ball joint from the knuckle. After propping up the lower control arm nearest the fender, release the lower stabilizer link nut and pull it free from the control arm. When you're done, remove the lower shock bolt and nut and then remove the shock itself.

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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber Part Number: 68036201AA
$68.55 MSRP: $101.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 7.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036201AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036208AA
$85.26 MSRP: $126.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber.; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 6.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036208AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036207AA
$85.26 MSRP: $126.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber.; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 7.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036207AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036206AA
$85.26 MSRP: $126.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 7.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036206AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036202AA
$87.86 MSRP: $130.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 0.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036202AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036205AA
$89.22 MSRP: $133.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber.; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 6.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036205AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 68020855AB
$50.81 MSRP: $73.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut and Coil Spring Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68020855AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 68020859AB
$54.46 MSRP: $78.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut and Coil Spring Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 68020859AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 68020860AB
$56.14 MSRP: $80.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut and Coil Spring Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 2.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 68020860AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 68020856AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Shock Absorber; Strut and Coil Spring Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 22.8 x 6.2 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 68020856AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036204AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 7.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036204AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Part Number: 68036203AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber.; Shock Absorber Package Suspension Front; Shock Absorber Kit Suspension Front
- Item Weight: 7.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.3 x 6.2 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68036203AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
More Info
Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX

2009 Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Detach a Front Shock Absorber on 2009 Dodge Dakota?
A: Before removing the front shock absorber, remove the upper shock nuts. After that, make sure the car is stable and then remove the tire and wheel set. Following this, remove the bolts of the disc brake caliper and the routing clip for the wheel speed sensor. Take out the upper ball joint nut and use special tool 8677 to separate the ball joint from the knuckle. After propping up the lower control arm nearest the fender, release the lower stabilizer link nut and pull it free from the control arm. When you're done, remove the lower shock bolt and nut and then remove the shock itself.