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smackdaddy
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
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Got a 98 CC, 2wd, V6, 3" Body Lift, 31" x 10.5" BFGs, stock alloys, with a snugtop shell and a carpet kit in the back virtually all the time. Got about 95K miles on it. Gettin' time to replace the shocks. Recommendations? I do go off road occaissonally (Baja), but nothing major.
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coilovers
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
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I run coil over shocks on my 02 quad cab 4x4. I love them. They really help with a load too.
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cj
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
19:10:28
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EdelBrock IAS performance shocks... Oh please god buy these shocks.. Ive ran many shocks on my 99 4x4 dak club cab and nothing touches the IdelBrocks... Truck doesnt lean of hella fast turns ( never had a 4x4 never lean like this).. Nose doesnt dip during hard braking.. and offroad performance is great.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
21:55:52
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Edelbrock IAS. Worth every cent.
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ricardcapecod
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
23:35:15
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I have had BILSTEIN, KYB, TOKIKO,etc. They are way better than O.E, perhaps, a little too harsh on bed tar. For the last 2 years, i`m using EDELBROCK, and they are wonderfully firm on corners and bracking but they get nice and soft when the road gets ondulated. It is the way to go.
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smackdaddy
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2005
01:30:55
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thanks, now does it matter that I have a 3" body lift when ordering the shocks?
Also, anyone here change their own shocks? How much of a hassle is it (or not)?
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Hammerdak
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2005
18:58:40
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Nothing against the earlier posts....but Monroe Reflex also have had a good showing on previously asked questions.
I've got them on my 2001 QC 4x4 and they flatten out corners and braking and off-road bumps just fine thanks.
Just wanted to give you a 2nd choice.
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scott1981
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2005
19:02:23
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no smack the shocks will be the same size as you needed before. the body lift has no effect on the shicks fitting because you didnt raise the frame any, and thats what the shocks mount to
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2005
19:36:55
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i can second the monroe reflex. i put them on my '00 QC 2wd and i like the way it handles now. no more nose dive and corners much better.
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Ted
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2005
13:13:39
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Monroe Reflex - I have these on my 4x4 QC and they definitly handle better and got rid of my wheel hop. The downside is that they are stiffer and don't ride as smooth as OE.
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Me Too
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2005
14:03:23
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OK. Who's got the coilovers on the back?
I'd like to do that very thing.
What brand / part # please.
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coilovers
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2005
08:17:58
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I don't know what brand they are or the part number. The Local Off Road shop put them on for me. I will see if I can get the brand and part numbers from him.
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coilovers
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2005
13:52:07
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Ok the coilover shocks on the rear of my Dakota are nothing more than a Gabriel Gas Shock with a Universal Coil over kit. They told me they do not actually make a coilover shocks for my application. Thats why they used a universal coil over kit. It has two spring mounts that attach to the shock with the coil spring inserted between the mounts and over the shock.
I hope this helps.
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Me Too
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2005
19:21:34
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That'll get me started. Thanks.
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smackdaddy
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2005
19:23:43
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Anyone here change their own shocks? How much of a hassle is it (or not)?
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Verde SAR Dog
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2005
11:14:56
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Rancho RS5000's work well, not too expensive.
Changing shocks is easy ....
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Jason L
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2005
18:07:20
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KYB shocks they work for me. As for changing the shocks you need to get under the truck and look at them. Dont over complicate it, its easy.
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ricardcapecod
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2005
14:12:03
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The shocks for any truck lifted or lowered, depending on how much, most receive special attention. If you lift the truck and don`t replace the shocks with a longer strock ones, it will work from the begining all ready close to the maximum expanssion, and the opposite is true for lowered ones,or, very close to the maximum compression. In both cases, it is horrible to handling and safety, if that matters. Pay attention to details. This is what makes the difference.
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