Thinkin about gettin new shocks, should i go with the rancho's or are monroe's pretty good? i know they been around for a long time.

And also the steering stabilizer, is it the same as a shock? if i wanted to replace it, do i get a shock, or is there special ones?

 

The steering stabilizer is a specific part number, you shouldn't just use any old shock in its place instead. As for shocks, I like the Rancho RS9000XL's, but most people also swear by Bilstein.

 

alright bro thanks, ima just get the dual steering stabilizer kit. and i will prob, go with the rancho's all the way around. hopefully it will ride like new again.

 

The dual stabilizer kit is really a waste of money, and will only hide steering problems. it isn't a fix really, just a band-aid.

 

how is it a bandaid? its made to reduce steering play,jerk and shimmy?

 

Fix what is causing the excess play, jerks, and shimmy's to begin with, not just damper them.

 

i like the monroes that i put on my dakota, they are good if you just drive it on the road, and they only cost 20 bucks a piece, but ranchos are also a good brand

 

ok, well help me figure out what is causing the little slop in the steering i have then? i need an alignment for sure, prob get that tomorrow, and im gonna get my tires re-balanced. but as far as what else it couse be i dunno, i have slight vibration, kinda like when your on a crappy road, which it could just be crappy roads but i dunno. no sounds or nothin otherwise.

 

These trucks always have a lil slop in the steering there are things that will fix it. As far as vibration I'm no help there.

 

I love my monroes they are the higher up the line ones from monroe but it rides better than new...I am really pleased with there off road ride as well...very nice shock and they perform well.