How to replace the Struts 2019 - 2025 RAM 1500 🚗

Find the parts used in the video on CarParts.com just there https://carparts.solutions/RAM1500Gen5 Over 1 million auto parts at your fingertips, download our app 🤖 https://carparts.solutions/AppGooglePlay or 🍎 https://carparts.solutions/AppIOS ⚙️ NEEDED CARPARTS AND PRODUCTS - Strut: https://carparts.solutions/Struts_RAM1500Gen5 - Penetrating oil: https://carparts.solutions/PenetratingOil - Silicone grease 💪 TIGHTENING TORQUES - Strut foot nut: 125 Ft-lbs - Screws holding the strut mount bearing: 40 Ft-lbs - Outer tie rod holding nut: 22 Ft-lbs + 90° - Upper control arm ball joint retainer nut: 26 Ft-lbs + 180° - Wheel lug nuts: 130 Ft-lbs 🛠 TOOLS The toolbox recommended by CARPARTS.COM to repair your RAM 1500: https://carparts.solutions/ToolBox List of the tools we used to replace the Struts on a RAM 1500: - Hydraulic jack: https://carparts.solutions/FloorJack - Jack stands: https://carparts.solutions/JackStands - 16 mm wrench - 21 mm wrench - 24 mm wrench - Ball joint puller - Crowbar - Fork - Magnetic extender - Wheel lug wrench - Zip tie - Torque wrench: 20 to 250 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_20-250 100 to 600 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_100-600 - Ratchet - Flat head screwdriver - 10 mm socket - 13 mm socket - 17 mm socket - 21 mm socket - Hammer - Wire brush - Mallet - Extender Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CarPartscomOfficial 🛻 COMPATIBLE VEHICLES The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles : - 2019 RAM 1500 - 2020 RAM 1500 - 2021 RAM 1500 - 2022 RAM 1500 - 2023 RAM 1500 - 2024 RAM 1500 - 2025 RAM 1500 📽 🛠 USEFUL VIDEOS 🛠 📽 - How to jack your 2019 - 2025 RAM 1500 safely? ⬆ 🚗 : https://youtu.be/XX-BmtRLCnQ ⚠️ CARPARTS.COM'S INFOS - During this operation, you will be intervening on the front axle of your car, so it is advisable to perform a wheel alignment afterwards. - The components to be removed are very often seized up, so don't hesitate to brush and to use penetrating oil to make removal easier. - We advise never replacing just one strut, to make sure you drive we the most balanced vehicle possible. 🚨 DISCLAIMER This video is for entertainment purposes only. Carparts.com, Inc. disclaims all damages including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, and/or punitive, for any liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or arising from any information or lack thereof posted in this video. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All mechanical car projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. If you are in doubt, please consult a licensed mechanic in your area. 📚 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro + how to pull up your RAM 1500 0:20 Remove the outer tie rod and the the upper ball joint nut 3:03 Remove the strut base bolt 3:45 Loosen the upper retaining nuts 4:29 Remove the strut 4:44 Prepare the new strut 5:52 Put the strut back 6:02 Screw the base bolt back + Tightening torque 6:49 Screw the upper retaining nuts back + Tightening torque 7:34 Put the outer tie rod and the the upper ball joint back in 10:37 Put your RAM 1500 back on the ground