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Monroe: sensa-trac?

I need to replace the OEM shocks...what are the longest lasting shocks you have experience.

I do not tow...I want a comfortable ride.

New shocks should make my car sit higher, yes?

Also need to replace ball joints...should i go with the Moogs or might there be something better?

have only had 2004 dak for a month.
 
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I'm going to give you the same awnser I did the last time you asked this identical question...

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...s-install.html
 
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No regular shocks do not lift. But Monroe sensa-trac will around 1-2in. Check the FAQ for a link to one.
 
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i wanna get rough country nitro's and get moog ball joints they're greasable
 
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i wanna get rough country nitro's and get moog ball joints they're greasable
Greasable is the way to go. I got the geasable ones on mine and, in theory, if you grease them, they should last forever. The factory "greased for life" ones are a joke.
 
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shocks do NOT change ride height.
 
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Rancho rs 5000s

ive done a lot of off roading/driving along logging roads with lots of potholes, and when im not doing that im driving around the city

theyre great shocks, have held up to everything ive put them through, smooth ride off road, smooth ride on pavement. I would recommend these to anyone
 
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If you're going to look at the sensa-tracs, get the monroe reflex's instead. I heard they're built a little stronger because the sensa-tracs were failing in trucks and suv's. May just be a rumor though. Nevertheless, I just replaced my stock shocks with monroe reflex's and they're just fine. Stiffer than the 200k old oem ones, that's for sure! I only do freeway driving though, no offroad.
 



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