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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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i was looking for bilstein shock for my 2000 dodge durango for a good price ,anyone reccomend a link or a place to go . or anyone prefer something else ?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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The first set i got from Rockauto.com, they were the cheap monroe ones and were done after about a year. The set I jput on this lats summer were also from Rockauto and I went with the Rancho RS5000 series. The ride is better than ever and you can get them for different suspension heights, like if you have a lift kit.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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I am running Monroe reflex. They are pretty damn good.

To put it in perspective.. My durango handles corners much better than my new 2012 fully loaded V6 ford fusion.

However I wish the durango was a little softer. But I'm sure that would reduce the handling a little.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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Ive had the Rancho5000 for two years and love the ride compared to stock. Now publichair we didn't buy our Durangos for a "soft" ride now did we.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:53 PM
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I purchased mine for a soft ride. Performed great on my bronco. Not so much on my durango. The prior shocks were much easier. But hey, only a kid to think his SUV is a truck, right??

Enjoy your Monroe...er I mean "rancho" shocks
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:18 AM
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Mines not a truck, I like to think of it as an oversize sports car.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 06:28 AM
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what crate motor do you have do you have a link <?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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i'm also planning on replacing shocks, any ideas which shocks will make my D a little softer atleast? or should i buy bose shocks??
 
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 03:03 AM
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Nope, no link. Had this motor for 9+ years, got it from the factory in the blue crate and all. Its a low end 375hp crate 5.9 Magnum with rollers, M1 intake. Not the hottest but nice improvement over the stock, which I still have in the $300 blue crate box the new one came in.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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I got my Bilsteins July 2012 from Summit for $288 for the set of 4. The first set of Bilsteins installed in 2002 lasted 10 years.
 
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