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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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I Just installed a 2-3 Inch Torsion Keys, and 2 Inch blocks in the rear. The Ride is a bit stiffer, and I found out that I was maxing out the suspension during normal driving. So my guess is that I need new shocks, and I need some help figuring out what I need exactly. Can you give me some suggestions on what I need? Its a 2004 4WD 4.7L SportPlus Dakota. Thanks
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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For lift shocks, I would suggest go to www.google.com and spend some time checking out some shock websites. Like Gabriel or Belstine or any of them.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Yeah what ^ said. I'm pretty sure i used tuff country shocks but I'm not 100% sure. I used shocks for truck with a 3" lift on mine even though mines only lifted 2". I figured that was closer than the originals...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Hmm. I seem to be unable to find anything for the 2004. Or if I find something its not for lifted application. Everything is for stock height.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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I just went and checked mine are ruff country shocks. http://www.roughcountry.com/shocks_dodge.html it says 97-03 so I'm not sure if it'll fit an 04
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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where did you get the 2-3in tb keys ? im looking at doing the same thing
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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where did you get the 2-3in tb keys ? im looking at doing the same thing
You can get them from www.ebay.com or http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...log/X381321/30

Both links are in the FAQ in this section, along with more lift ideas.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by URBANRDNECK
I Just installed a 2-3 Inch Torsion Keys, and 2 Inch blocks in the rear. The Ride is a bit stiffer, and I found out that I was maxing out the suspension during normal driving. So my guess is that I need new shocks, and I need some help figuring out what I need exactly. Can you give me some suggestions on what I need? Its a 2004 4WD 4.7L SportPlus Dakota. Thanks
KYB makes a Monomax that's designed for 2-3 inches of suspension lift front and rear for the 04 Dakota, these are high pressure monotube shocks that will tighten up your truck's ride and can take whatever you can throw at them.

1997 - 2004 Dodge Dakota 2-3" lift Front shocks
1997 - 2004 Dodge Dakota 2-3" lift Rear shocks

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