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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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I'm trying to figure out what the shock that's mounted on the tie rod (I think it's on that) is called. It's leaking oil like crazy. My 1500 did not have one so I'm not familiar with this on the 2500. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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I found it. Steering damper. Thanks tho guys
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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You dont have to have that any way. Some people prefer it, some don't, some dont care either way but it's not something you absolutely have to have.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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out of curiosity... where in new england are you?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Oh. Thanks for the info. I just put a new one in anyway. Figured it wouldn't hurt and only took like an hr since the bolts didn't want to come right out. I spent a little more and got the upgraded rancho one so hopefully it makes some sort of difference. I'm in southern nh too.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mygoldn
Oh. Thanks for the info. I just put a new one in anyway. Figured it wouldn't hurt and only took like an hr since the bolts didn't want to come right out. I spent a little more and got the upgraded rancho one so hopefully it makes some sort of difference. I'm in southern nh too.
i live in rochester, over near portsmouth.. good to see another member from NH, theres only a few!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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that rancho will last you about 9 months before it starts leaking (I had one). And it is something that you MUST have. It prevents bumpsteer and death wobble.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CPTAFW163
that rancho will last you about 9 months before it starts leaking (I had one). And it is something that you MUST have. It prevents bumpsteer and death wobble.
No this last part is false. It does not prevent bump steer and death wobble.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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A moog super trail boss will be your best bet. Have one on our wj overland. Thing is massive!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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Oh. Ya I'm right in dover. I hope it lasts since I already put the new one on. Only rough driving I do is plowing so I hope it lasts for a while at least. I didn't notice much difference with the old one blown. I notice a big puddle under the old one other than that I would of never known
 
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