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Old Jun 20, 2019 | 08:42 PM
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Hello again. Im hoping someone might know from experience I want to put aftermarket air shocks on my 2000 Dakota. The adjustable ones you can add air to if you have a heavy load. looking for the Monroe number for these that will match up. thanks if anyone knows it will save me some time.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2019 | 09:13 PM
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Air shocks...... On hot rods, they served a purpose, sort of.... on trucks..... Not so much. Your shock mounts are NOT designed to support weight. Get some helper springs, or air bags, or something.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2019 | 11:36 PM
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x2 on helper springs or air bags. The coil-assist load shocks can be used in a pinch, but having just gone through the rear suspension on my truck...I wouldn't advise a whole lot of 'weight assist' on the shock mounts themselves. They peeled off the axle wayyy too easily.
 
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