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Parts model numbers are: Fronts are RS 5151 and the rears are RS5118.

I put the RS5000's on. I will be back in a bit with the part numbers. The first ones sent to me were not even close to fitting, I then made a sketch of the originals and mailed it with the wrong shocks back and I finally got the right ones.

I have used both. I just like the ride of the Ranchos better. Spec wise I have no clue what the diffrence is.

The M1009 stock rears have a nut on the inside of the frame and a flat washer type on the outside of the shock. Nothing to bite on to. While we were ratcheting the nut the entire bolt was spinning in the rubber grommet in the shock head, therfore, anglegrinder came into play. The Ranchos are...

I cut the washer on the outside off. We then pulled the shock off the screw. (completly remove the shock, it will be easier with it out of the way.) At that point we could get underneath the ridge on the shock and cut it off. did a little grinding to remove excess metal and then punched the bolt...

ok, first itme on a M1009 today I replaced my shocks. I used a 1" socket on a 1/2 drive, an extension and a breaker bar. I slid under the truck on my back and was able to get all the tools in place. Not comfortable for me but i can suffer for 10 minutes. The pin in the shock started spinning...