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nitroussteve
DakotaEnthusiast
 
12/11/2002
01:28:26
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 Subject: best rear shocks for dropped dak?
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i have a 2000 sport lowered 3/5.i have leafs and blocks in the back.i ordered some drop shocks when i lowered it 2 yrs ago.any shocks out there that will soften up the harshness in the rear?
i guess the older i get,the more i want to smooth it out.i have djm shocks now.would a foam rubber
bump stop help any?it bounces pretty good(bad)
over bumps,on the highway its great.i think
edelbrock is making some for lowered trucks now.
before,price was not an option,i am willing to
(get what you pay for )to smooth it out more.
appreciate the info,
nitroussteve
watch out ya gonna get sprayed!(nx)
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DeepDak
Dodge Dakota
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12/11/2002
02:29:27
|  RE: best rear shocks for dropped dak?
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Steve,
Get yourself a c-section, it gives you 2 or 3 extra inches of travel (defending on brand). Had the same problem you did, until I got the c-section put in. The bumps are hard cause your hitting the bumpstops, no shock can correct insufficient travel space.
As far as shocks, I like the Doestech shocks. They are the only good shock that is designed for 4 to 6 inch rear drops. Check out www.sporttruckdirect.com for the stocks and the Western Chassis C-section. The c-section costs about $100 and is a good quality part.
Eli
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nitroussteve
DakotaEnthusiast
12/11/2002
03:31:48
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eli,
would a foam filled bump stop like i saw in
truckin mag help out?if you c notch one,what installation is involved.isn't there cutting and welding to do?just curious.would love to bagg it ,but it is so costly and my wife would die.thats why i got nitrous ,instead of a blower.
$$$$+wife,you know how women are with cars.
watch out ya gonna get sprayed!(nx)
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DeepDak
Dodge Dakota
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12/11/2002
18:49:38
| RE: best rear shocks for dropped dak?
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Steve,
The c-section is welded in place, so yes there is cutting involved. I had a shop do it for about $120 if I remember correctly.
The foam filled bumpstops should make a difference but they can't work miracles (big bumps). These bumpstops are just a bandaid to your problem, but hey, if they don't work out, you only spent a few bucks. Give them a try.
Eli
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