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Old Oct 24, 2025 | 07:09 AM
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I'm looking for a set of air shocks for my 1987 Dakota. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 24, 2025 | 09:49 AM
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Why do you want air shocks? Shock mounts aren't designed to be load-bearing......
 
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Old Oct 24, 2025 | 01:07 PM
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Why do you want air shocks? Shock mounts aren't designed to be load-bearing......
A 1959 Dodge short bed sets on the 87 Dakota chassis. Adjustable tire clearances.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2025 | 01:46 PM
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Might have to do something like this.

https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Sus...BoChzkQAvD_BwE
 
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Might have to do something like this.

https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Sus...BoChzkQAvD_BwE
Thanks. That looks a little extreme for what I need. What I have looks like a normal shock. I'll get some good measurements and maybe I can get close.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2025 | 09:04 PM
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Thanks. That looks a little extreme for what I need. What I have looks like a normal shock. I'll get some good measurements and maybe I can get close.
You can always use air bags instead of shocks.
 
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Originally Posted by ol' grouch
You can always use air bags instead of shocks.
I like this idea a lot better than air shocks.....
 
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Is Hijacker still in business? Seems so.
https://gabriel.com/HiJackers
There should not be put on any old mopar, They will crack the upper shock mount. I have seen what they can do. This is true for most vehicles. I suppose you could run them but you need to fabricate a upper mount to support the weight.
Air bags you have more control, Can raise or lower at will.
 
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