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DakotaGSXR
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2004
02:31:48
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 Subject: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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Don't want to spend more than ~$60 or so per shock, and this is going on my 2001 Dak QC 4x4 4.7L. I want to keep stock ride height, and this truck sees light off-road duty, and more paved roads. Any other suggestions? I hear Hotchkis a lot, but I think it's a bit out of my price range (I think they go for ~$85/shock, is it that much better?). Anyhow, thinking of leaning towards KYB Monomax vs. Rancho RS5000 (I don't think I need adjustability of RS9000)...
I'd like to also change over to polyurethane bushings--any opinions and sources to buy with these?
My plan is to try to eliminate all clunking/squeaking, tighten up the handling, but keep her 'off-road' capable for light duty; I will be replacing the lower/upper ball joints with some Moogs too while I'm at it...Thanks for your help!
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Dakota 2 time
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2004
05:56:20
| RE: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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Personally I have been using the Edlebrock ISAs for a couple of years now and I am completely happy with them. Great on the roads, nice and smooth but can absorb the hits in light off road cases.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2004
09:05:22
| RE: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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I have used RS5000's for a couple of years now. A vast improvement in handeling over stock, with a slightly increased harshness. Here in the west (CO), it's a decent trade off, as the road quality is good. I was back east last week where the road quality isn't very good (PA, NY, MA). The ride was definatly on the rough side. If I lived there I would be lookin for a better shock.
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DakAttack
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2004
13:04:07
| RE: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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I have the Edlebrock ISAs on my 01 Club Cab 4x4 and love them. Much stiffer than stock but the ride doesn't suffer at all. As for the bushings, try truckperformance.com I've seen them there but for the rear only I believe.
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jeremiah2360
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2004
00:02:34
| RE: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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Another vote for the Edlebrock IAS shocks. Put em in a week and a half ago,nice improvement. Spend the extra $10.00 per shock. I got mine for $69.00 a piece and free shipping from AJUSA.com.
03 qc 4.7 auto 4x4 31k
PS: I only used the aluminum spacer supplied for the fronts on the drivers side. The passenger side looked like it would push it too close to the upper A-arm. No clearance issues with just using the one spacer.
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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2004
16:17:01
|  RE: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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I replaced my OEM shocks with Rancho RS5000. In less then 6,000 miles they were shot. The ride was stiffer then I wanted and I experienced some handling problems (most likely due to the shocks wearing out so quickly).
I switched to Monroe Reflex and I now have my "like new" comfort ride back and handling is as good as ever.
I understand that the Monroe Reflex and the Rancho RSX are about the same and made by the same company.
I do moderate offroading and lots of highway driving.
Check out DriverFX
I find very good prices on this site.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2004
16:40:58
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I'm really enjoying the Edelbrock IAS shocks on my '01 RC 4x2.
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NJQCDak
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5/21/2004
21:10:09
|  RE: Shock/suspension upgrade: KYB vs Rancho?
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I put in KYBs about a year ago. Great improvement over stock. They are similiar in valving to Edelbrocks IAS (through description, I never tried Edelbrocks). Sorry, I don't much about Ranchos but I thought they were good off road shocks. Also, I don't go off roading so I have that experience. Good luck.
'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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