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Stock01
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2006
20:58:59
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The time has come to replace the shocks on my 01 Ext Cab 4x4. Any feedback from those of you that have done this would be apprectiated.
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b1llyw
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7/31/2006
06:05:24
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Monroe Reflex work great. They have the last day of their buy three, get one free deal today (rebate). Rockauto.com
I've had them on two trucks and I ordered a set for my '02 Dak.
Bill White - KRC Performance
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2006
19:49:28
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I use Rancho RS500's on my '01 QC. Mostly highway, commuting, and some towing. Great shock, have lasted a long time (about 60K). More expensive than Monroes, I think. But if you watch for sales, they are reasonable.
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2006
17:58:46
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I think my Moroe Reflexes are getting shot.
I can feel the small bumps on the road again!
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clint
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2006
18:20:05
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whats a good performance shock? not so much for comfort but for track? if there is a differene i really am lost on shocks
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modain
GenIII
8/09/2006
18:24:39
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Hey Todd. The nice thing about the Reflex shock is they are lifetime warranty. They go bad, you get a free exchange. Installtion is your dime or dirty hands, though...
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Obio3
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2006
20:32:58
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I just sent for a set of KYB shocks. No experiance with them to date. Just going by things I have read here and in other forums. Wish i could say there great lol. We'll see
So many problems .... So little time
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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2006
20:50:07
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Background:
'01 stock 4X4 Quadcab, 4.7L Autotrans
Driven like a work truck, maintianed like 18 Yr old girlfriend (Constant attention like clockwork)
Only change:
LT265/75R16 tires
Changed to Rancho RS5000 shocks all the way around.
In less then 3 months Three shocks failed 1 had a little left to give.
The truck bounced around on the corrigated pavement (grooves in the road) turning the truck almost sideways several times.
(Not bad mouthing the Ranchos, just facts)
Changed to Monroe Reflex
No problems yet (Over 3 years) good ride on and off road.
My adventures in shocks.
TLC361
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2006
13:03:02
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I have KYB gas on my '66 Mustang. Seems to be a fine product. Although I don't beat on the Mustang, so I can't say how they perform at the extremes. But the car is comfortable, and very stable on irregular pavement.
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cyrjm
Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2006
19:48:56
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I upgraded to Bilstein OEM replacements on my 2000...rides like crap. Stiff as hell but handles well off road...I don't recomend. I had them when I had stock tires and now have 33x12.50's and I notice every little bump. Just my two cents...
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Chris
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8/16/2006
05:31:09
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Munroe Reflex also, I've had 'em for about three years and have been happy with the ride. Mostly highway and street, occasinal hardcore country backroad speed trials, and some romps off the blacktop.
Like Todd though, I think it's time for a warranty replacement.
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mikesz
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8/19/2006
05:07:15
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Monroes Reflex
mikesz
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Kowalski
GenIII
8/19/2006
06:45:49
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Edelbrock IAS solved the rear wheel hop problem with the stockers for me.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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b1llyw
GenIII
8/19/2006
06:46:09
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Finally got the Reflex shocks on the Dak. BIG improvement over the stockers. Less nose dive, much less wheel hop.
Bill White - KRC Performance
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Obio3
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2006
19:24:33
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Got the KYB's installed and took the first trip. 240 miles RT on a curvy freeway. Here in montana we have some very sharp curve on our freeway's. There are some with 45 MPH recommended speed and you best get to 50 anyway. The trip was excelant. Cornered like a dream. How long will they stay this way?? No clue.
So many problems .... So little time
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