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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Default Durable Shocks Search: who you got?

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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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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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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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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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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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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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i wanna get rough country nitro's and get moog ball joints they're greasable
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TheePlaymaker
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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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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shocks do NOT change ride height.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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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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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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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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