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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2004
03:15:25
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haven't seen this discussed for stock suspension daks.
on your 2-wheel drive stock to semi-stock dak, when did you replace the shocks, and with what?
jeff
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Timberwolf
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3/17/2004
14:35:38
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OE shocks are terrible on every new vehicle regardless of brand. Change them as soon as possible. I'm sure someone will flame me for this and say how much they suck or are a communist company, but I've had good luck with Monroe as a good long lasting shock. I have Monroe Reflex on now and I love them. The variable damping is great.
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me
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2004
16:43:01
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Monroe Sensi-Trac works for me, a premium version of the Reflex that 'wolf has.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
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The reflex is actually monroes top of the line...
I have the edelbrock IAS and love them.
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Timberwolf
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3/18/2004
14:33:12
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Chris is right, the Reflex is Monroe's top shock.
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MikeS
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
15:13:09
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where can you get a good price on the Reflex's?
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Snake
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
16:37:00
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I read many of the shock threads on this board and I was still unsure if shocks would make any difference. I had pretty bad bump steer, and it was even starting to bounce going over speedbumps with only 10k miles. I went the cadillac route and got Billstein's. It's unfair to say their stiff, firmer than stock is a better phrase. Shocks will be the VERY FIRST thing I ever do in the future. No more bump steer, much better control, better cornering, etc. They're wonderful. Pricey yes, but i can say the price is worth it based on the difference they make.
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
18:21:14
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I needed to replace the shocks on my 00 CC and went with CarQuest Bruiser shocks, think they are made by Monroe. I wouldn't recommend these shocks since I think they react like the stock shocks. I should have spent the extra money and went with Rancho's, Bilsten's or Edelbrock's.
I'v had the Bruisers on the truck for about 50K and the 2 rear shocks pushed off the bushings, WTF! Sounded like there was a mouse in the back with the shocks rubbing on the shock mounts. If Carquest didn't replace the shocks I would have upgraded to a different brand.
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Levey
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
21:54:23
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I put Bilsteins on and they were a very noticable difference and improvement. Worth the little extra scratch definitly.
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NJQCDak
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3/19/2004
16:06:17
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I got KYBs Monomax shocks. Similiar to Edelbrocks and a little cheaper. Good ride and way better than OEM shocks.
'01 QC Sport, 3.9L V6, 5spd, 2wd, Volant Intake, SS Gibson exhaust, MSD Wires, Accel 300 ignition, NAPA Cap, F&B Billet 48mm TB , JBA Ti Ceramic Headers, Autolites 3923s, R/T front swaybar & Quickor rear swaybar, KYB Monomax shocks, Stillen front bumper, Crower 1.7 rockers, Superchips Microtuner
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Timberwolf
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3/19/2004
16:36:03
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I got my Reflex's at Napa. I think they are $40-something apiece. I actually went there to get the sensa-tracs, but they were out so they gave me the Reflex's at the same price. I'm really glad I got them. They're worth the extra $10 for the variable damping. Makes a huge difference in cornering(body lean).For off-road, the Bilstein's and Rancho's are prolly better, but for road use the Monroe's rule. They're not harsh at all.
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AJA
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2004
18:08:24
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Anybody tried Gabriel shocks? They used to make an outstanding product.
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MD
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2004
12:01:21
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At 25K I replaced the OEM shocks with what I consider the best all around shocks available - Bilstien.
MD
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RTbill
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2004
03:29:58
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After reading this I'm ready to change all eight shocks on both my Dodges. Now, which one do I buy...that's the problem.
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Deep Purple
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3/27/2004
08:02:58
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Changed to NAPA brand about 20k, then when I lowered it at 45k I went with Bilsteins. Good luck.
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bigred
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2004
10:41:03
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I bought KYB Monomax through TireRack. Around $190 shipped for all 4. Very nice improvement on 2WD. They are also listed on E-bay for $140-150, but I don't know the shipping cost.
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Dan C
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3/27/2004
19:10:14
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AJA - I installed RMX Monotubes on my 2000 QC AWD, which are made by Gabriel. I am very happy with them - big improvement over the OEM shocks.
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Gabe
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2004
00:07:31
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One thing I have noticed is that on all the higher end brand shocks, is that there is not that much difference between brands just price and personal preference other than basic mechanical and chemical differences, of course.
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MD
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2004
07:55:04
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Gabe, the difference with a high end shock, such as Bilstein, is the excellent damping provided and the fact you will NEVER have to replace them - unless you race offroad, of course.
MD
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MD
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2004
07:55:16
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Gabe, the difference with a high end shock, such as Bilstein, is the excellent damping provided and the fact you will NEVER have to replace them - unless you race offroad, of course.
MD
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Gabe
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2004
16:08:28
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My driveway is bad enough to count as an offroad course. Does that count? And that isn't a joke. My driveway has been notorious for eating transmissions and engines for breakfast.
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