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CW
GenIII
 
8/30/2002
21:25:55
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10,000 miles and I have the first problem with my dak. The front shocks are leaking. The right front is really bad. Oh well gives me a excuse to upgrade but don't think I can afford it so stockers will be going on under warranty.
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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durtydog
GenIII
8/30/2002
21:31:28
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what happened did you have an urge to do some off roading?
98 club cab sport 5.2 4x4 durtydog is done dirt cheap
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dakdar darryl
GenII
8/30/2002
21:51:18
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you can get ES 9000 pro comps from www.nsor.com from vancouver for 52 canadian bucks each
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CW
GenIII
8/30/2002
22:22:40
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Hehe yeah a little offroading.;) No I drive pretty aggressively but I leave the offroading to the 4by guys. I have a set of procomp es9000s for the rear nad they were so stiff that I had to wear a kidney belt. I want something better but not that stiff. No propor application for this new of a dak either.
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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Lesley
GenIII
8/30/2002
22:37:49
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Changing those should be no problem for you CW. I spent an hour and a half trying to get the top bolt undone on mine, plus used all the multiple compound swear words that I know before I gave up and bought some vice grips. Still haven't gotten around to changing them. :)
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
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CW
GenIII
8/30/2002
22:58:13
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What kind did you buy Lesley? I am looking for options for new ones as the stockers are obviously not very good. These ones lasted 9 months.
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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yates-in-DE
GenIII
8/31/2002
02:31:39
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Curt,
You know for the roads in Canada them shocks had a good long life. If it'd been any thing other than your BABY you'da never noticed the shock leak till it started bouncing 8 or 9 extra times after a bump. ;)
If you are like me you more than likely walk around under it as much as you do beside it. My truck thinks it's on drugs as much as it is HIGH on the lift looking for better ways to make it go.
Well Good Luck with the next set,
MyVW Killer
Lynn
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Muzzy
GenIII
8/31/2002
03:20:04
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CW-
10K miles is not very long for even a factory shock. Are you driving through bomb craters up there?..hehe Luckily the warranty will take care of it. In case you get a few extra bucks, I found this site and their prices aren't too bad. Sorry to hear about your shocks.
Shockwarehouse
-Muzzy
"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country.
He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his"
-Gen George S. Patton
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Lesley
GenIII
8/31/2002
12:56:15
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I got a set of Rancho R5000 off ebay, believe it or not I paid $25 for the set, new, still in the box. They weren't my first choice for shocks, but the price was right. Apparently they are pretty stiff, hopefully I will get them installed soon. I'm still in Texas until Sunday (man, I cannot BELIEVE the prices of parts here)and Bill Thompson has my truck - it is getting a new stereo put in it. I'm going to try to get the shocks done this week.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
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Bob W
GenIII
8/31/2002
13:05:23
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Edelbrock mono-tube ISA they are great, run realy smooth and stop all the roll and bounce when you hit a bump.
Gibson headers, Gibson Cat-back, Edelbrock IAS shocks, K & N drop in, 180 stat, Jet stage II chip, ARE Lid
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BlackDak02
*GenIII*
8/31/2002
14:03:47
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Got 8K on mine, just changed the oil and eyeballed the shocks while I was underneath and they are ok. 
I agree 10k for shocks to go out sucks. 
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Lab Rat
GenI
8/31/2002
15:19:04
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Anyone ever try ones from Koni? I know they make an externally adjustable model for certain years.
Lesley-part prices in Texas-good or bad??
Lawrence
Gibson Dual Sport, AirForce One air intake, Jet II, IAT, TPS, when are we gonna see some real parts??!!
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Lesley
GenIII
8/31/2002
16:13:06
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The prices are great here! Even allowing for the dollar difference. The chrome Lakewood traction bars that I paid over $100 with taxes for in Canada are only $29.99 at AutoZone. I picked up a torx 60 bit in Canada for $16.99 (it works better than the key for my locking lug nuts)and Pep Boys has them for $3.99. The selection is good too - Canadian Tire is getting better, but with all the numerous AutoZones, Pep Boys and O'Riley's they have down here, you can find just about anything!
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
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Halo3
GenIII
8/31/2002
16:27:47
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My stock shocks didn't even last a year...don't suppose it helps that I've got ~250lbs worth of brush gaurd & winch hanging on the front end. At any rate, I ended up going with a set of Ranch RS9000's. Love them!! However, I think I'm going to have to get the local off-road shop to fabricate a dual-shock hoop for me, as my front ones are starting to eat the bushings.
As for the installation, the most valuable tool in the world for swapping the front shocks on our rigs is a good ol' fashioned strap wrench! I've got an old cast iron handled model that my grandfather used on his Model T. Not only does it work for oil filters, but it does an awesome job of holding onto the shock body when you are tightening/loosening that top bolt.
Incidentally, Sear's sells a couple sizes of strap wrenchs. A set of two (small & large) are about $20 (part number: 945530000). Just cruise over to Sear's, or hit them online: http://www.sears.com/craftsman.
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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Lab Rat
GenI
8/31/2002
18:50:59
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Thanks Lesley, that's great news for us. Hope you've enjoyed your visit to Texas!!
Good idea, Halo, I'll keep that in mind.
Lawrence
Gibson Dual Sport, AirForce One air intake, Jet II, IAT, TPS, when are we gonna see some real parts??!!
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Graphite
*GenIII*
8/31/2002
21:10:57
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CW- you probably get paid for doing the warranty repair to your truck don't you? Must be nice!!!!! hehehehe
www.medmargroup.com
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Graphite
*GenIII*
8/31/2002
21:11:58
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Lesley, you should have brought your 360 down and given it to Bernd to install in your truck!!!
www.medmargroup.com
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CW
GenIII
9/02/2002
20:40:28
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Yes I do infact get paid to work on my own truck :). I just hated the feel of the stockers from day one and then they only lasted 10K so I was a little pissed but not bad. It will only take a 1/2 hour to change the both of them.
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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rmd
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2003
17:16:31
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7000 miles on mine and same problem...leaky shocks. i baby this pos! i have little to NO tolerance for this type of crap. first american made vehicle i bought in 15 years.....i'm remembering why i didn't now.
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