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WhiteON
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
11:05:35
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 Subject: Air Shocks For Dakota
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I pull my ATVs on a trailer with my 01 4.7 4x4 Dak. Total weight of the trailer and ATVs is around 2000 lbs going to a class 3 frame mounted hitch. It works great, but I'd like to have the rear stay put at it's original height. It only drops an inch or two while hooked up. Does anyone make air adjustable shocks for the Daks? I've made numerous phone calls and have come up empty.
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francisco
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
13:18:48
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gabriel HiJackers Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers, i had a pair on my old `96 3.9 regular cab, but they have other name that i cant remember, those gabriel look like the same thing i think i`m going to buy them for my `97 5.2 4x4 but i don`t know if they fit in the 4x4 model.
http://www.gabriel.com/NewFiles/Product_listing.htm#Anchor8
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WhiteOn
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
17:26:55
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Probably Monroe. Can't believe I can't find a fit for my Dakota. Don't want to go the helper spring route and I will probably leave it as is unless I can come up with a better plan. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Bruce P
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
19:46:30
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Recall that the 4X4 Dakota has BUILT-IN helper springs that only begin to "take weight" when a load is applied.
Isn't it better to allow the springs to perform their intended function insdead of putting all of that extra weight on the lowly shock-absorber bolts and mounting flanges?
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Bob Newkirk
Dodge Dakota
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10/10/2002
11:43:48
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Looked for air shox for my '99 Dak 2wd X-cab about 2 yrs ago and the best I could do was a pair of Gabriels from the ShockShop via the web. These required a jerry-rig to install but worked OK until recently when one sprang a fluid/gas leak. They're not warranted and the ShockShop wants $29 each to replace them.
Monroe tells me that they don't make such a thing. Advance, AutoZone, and NAPA tell me they can't get them. Anybody got suggestions?
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ME 111
R/T
10/10/2002
14:14:07
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Been through this scenario myself but for my R/T. Anyways, try Airbags ... check out Air Ride Technologies at
http://www.ridetech.com/toc.htm or 812-482-2932
Still thinkin about this but until I get closer to getting a boat...will wait a bit.
Flame Red '99 R/T CC
52mm TB - HomeBrewed K&N Intake - 3923 AutoLites - Un-Relocated IAT - TPS @.73 - 180 TStat
Falken 285/60/R17s on Rear - RoadMaster Active Suspension - SS rollpan - XTang soft Tonneau - Mopar Bra
And one Heavy Foot
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Dan C
Dodge Dakota
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10/10/2002
15:05:46
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I had a pair of Firestone Sport Rite airbags installed on my 00' QC to level it out when towing my trailer. They work great when towing or hauling heavy loads, and do not negatively affect the ride when unloaded (operate near minimum air pressure). Check them out at http://www.ride-rite.com/Ride-Rite.htm
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larry
R/T
10/10/2002
21:23:52
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Ha guys heres a guy that can get you any airshock for any truck he got mine when i lowered my 2002 R/T so i could still pull my trailer and my two 4 wheelers. its shockshop@webtv.net he's name is bill
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Todd H
Dodge Dakota
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11/27/2002
10:39:32
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I put a set of Air Lift air bags on my 92 Dakota which was sagging in the back under it's own weight. Now with almost 3/4 ton of concrete blocks it dosnt sag... (but lets not talk about the front end lifiting off the ground.....)
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John Lemcke
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2008
19:53:09
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I have an 02 4X4 Quad Cab 5.9L
I am trying to mount the air compressor for the Ride-Rite system under the hood.
Did you mount you air compressor under the hood?
Or
Where did you mount your air compressor?
Thank You
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pssst
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2008
22:07:42
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hey john
dear john
you might want to have a look at the date on that post
it's allmost 6 years old
i kinda doubt he'll be answering you
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