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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
08:49:38
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just installed a set on the front of my QC nad man what a difference. better control, cornering. no more thumpity thump over bumps in turns which i thought was an indication of bad ball joints. shock on pass side had no oil left in it. it would retract without any weight on it at all.
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wtdash
GenIII
7/29/2004
10:19:02
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how much stiffer, though? I heard from the NAPA counterperson these are "firm"?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
10:56:32
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firmer yes, but not much IMO. it's no where near bone jarring rough. i just installed them last night. my front end doesn't dance all over the road like before. not near as much nose dive when braking. feels more like a truck should than some mushy luxury car. more road feel too. what's NAPA tryin' to push? i know i have seen some other reviews on the reflex on here one of the reasons i when that route. if you're worried about being too stiff you could try the sensa trac. monroe also makes a gas "MAGNUM" shock for mid & full size trucks.
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wtdash
GenIII
7/29/2004
11:03:09
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Thanks for the info.
Napa was suggesting the Sensatracs...which I put on an Exploder I had a few years back, which were OK.
My KDX200 takes care of my off-road fix, so my truck rarely gets off the pavement.
I want the Edelbrock IAS, but can't justify the cost.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
11:11:00
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what about rancho rs5000? i've read good things about them. reflexs were 80 bucks for the pair. i think the ranchos would have been about 110. sensa tracs about 65. all @ o'reilly's
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BigBlueQC
GenIII
7/29/2004
12:27:56
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put reflex on mine, all four. Very happy. The reflex shocks were designed for use on SUV's, so for our trucks they are a natural fit since the cousin is the Durango.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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Hey Now
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
13:48:26
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Daddio,
How many miles did you have on the truck when you changed the shocks? I have around 55K on mine now and boy do I know what you are talking about with the bumps and walking the front end all over the place.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
13:51:54
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i noticed one of the shocks died @ about 35k. couldn't change them 'til yesterday 38k. pitiful ain't it?
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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
16:00:18
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I changed my OEM shocks last December and installed Rancho RS5000. By April they were shot, I replaced them with Monroe Reflex and have been happy with their performance.
The ride is more comfortable and they work well offroad.
TLC361
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
16:09:24
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FYI, forgot to mention both MONROE & RANCHO are made by Tenneco Automotive.
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