maybe a break through
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03-03-2008, 10:09 AM
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RE: maybe a break through
the problem is that these manufactures dont even look at the frt suspension of the trucks. they just say they will fit. i know the rears will work because they are a straight bolt on. but not the frt. i went with the same thing on the bilstein site. ordered the shocks for 05 and they were claiming to be the ones, but no. sorry, i did not mean to come off as a no it all. DD 06 thanks for trying to help out
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03-04-2008, 05:41 AM
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Hey I dont have any experience with the dakota application, yet (picking up my new to me 05 dak quad cab 4x4 tonight). BUT I did buy this set for my 1990 F150 I really like them on that truck the ride was greatly improved as well as handeling the truck. It felt more stable around corners or pulling a load it didnt sway at all.
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03-04-2008, 09:36 AM
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Just as a suggestion, I would say to look into what differences there are on the new TRX models compared to the 05-07 front suspensions. I mentioned it in another thread last week or whenever, but after test driving some the last few days I can tell you the suspesnion on them is MUCH better than what my 05 had. I know they have the stiffer shocks, but I haven't crawled underneath to see what, if any, other differences there are in the front strut assembly. The ride and handling of the new TRX is a world of difference from my wishy-washy ride I complained about constantly in the 05 model. It's firmer, so you give up a little bit of ride, but it kinda goes without saying that the tradeoff is a MUCH better feel and handling. Maybe it also has something to do with the BFG tires rather than the crap Goodyears, I don't know. I do know when I changed from the stock A/Ts to Goodyear SRAs on my 05, the ride got better, but it was still uncomparable to what I felt driving the TRX.
Like I said, just a suggestion.
Like I said, just a suggestion.
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03-04-2008, 12:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Racinartist
Just as a suggestion, I would say to look into what differences there are on the new TRX models compared to the 05-07 front suspensions. I mentioned it in another thread last week or whenever, but after test driving some the last few days I can tell you the suspesnion on them is MUCH better than what my 05 had. I know they have the stiffer shocks, but I haven't crawled underneath to see what, if any, other differences there are in the front strut assembly. The ride and handling of the new TRX is a world of difference from my wishy-washy ride I complained about constantly in the 05 model. It's firmer, so you give up a little bit of ride, but it kinda goes without saying that the tradeoff is a MUCH better feel and handling. Maybe it also has something to do with the BFG tires rather than the crap Goodyears, I don't know. I do know when I changed from the stock A/Ts to Goodyear SRAs on my 05, the ride got better, but it was still uncomparable to what I felt driving the TRX.
Like I said, just a suggestion.
Just as a suggestion, I would say to look into what differences there are on the new TRX models compared to the 05-07 front suspensions. I mentioned it in another thread last week or whenever, but after test driving some the last few days I can tell you the suspesnion on them is MUCH better than what my 05 had. I know they have the stiffer shocks, but I haven't crawled underneath to see what, if any, other differences there are in the front strut assembly. The ride and handling of the new TRX is a world of difference from my wishy-washy ride I complained about constantly in the 05 model. It's firmer, so you give up a little bit of ride, but it kinda goes without saying that the tradeoff is a MUCH better feel and handling. Maybe it also has something to do with the BFG tires rather than the crap Goodyears, I don't know. I do know when I changed from the stock A/Ts to Goodyear SRAs on my 05, the ride got better, but it was still uncomparable to what I felt driving the TRX.
Like I said, just a suggestion.
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03-04-2008, 05:32 PM
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i think he has the new 08 TRX model which i have read online that they have better suspension but i also read this on dodge's website. have you checked out your new suspension yet Racinartist?
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03-04-2008, 07:19 PM
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i think he has the new 08 TRX model which i have read online that they have better suspension but i also read this on dodge's website. have you checked out your new suspension yet Racinartist?
i think he has the new 08 TRX model which i have read online that they have better suspension but i also read this on dodge's website. have you checked out your new suspension yet Racinartist?
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03-04-2008, 07:27 PM
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Which "he" are your referring to? Damn Dirty Ape's signature lists an '05 TRX. RacinArtist said he rode in an '08TRX but he owns and '05. Also provide a link to your reference on the Dodge site. I've looked there and haven't found any direct statements about the TRX having any differences in suspension from the other models. Thanks!
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i think he has the new 08 TRX model which i have read online that they have better suspension but i also read this on dodge's website. have you checked out your new suspension yet Racinartist?
i think he has the new 08 TRX model which i have read online that they have better suspension but i also read this on dodge's website. have you checked out your new suspension yet Racinartist?
I haven't gotten a new truck yet but should be in the next 2 days. I'm getting kicked out of the rental tomorrow so it's getting kind of urgent. And yes, I am opting for the 08 TRX. Me likey.
That is the suspension/shocks/struts I was referring to looking into as an alternative to the wishy-washy Daks. It's MUCH better.
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03-04-2008, 09:31 PM
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well like i said i was trying to help out with some research on shocks/struts. i did go to PRO COMP and RANCHO websites when i had some time. and it really is true 4wheelparts.com was wrong with the listing. this is BS. i really dont understand why they dont make anything for our trucks. the 05-07 dakota is all i see here in illinois. if i would have know they didnt make anything i probably wouldnt have bought my truck. i wish my dog box would fit in a 4 door wrangler. i like those things. and they make lifts for them.
. this is BS. i really dont understand why they dont make anything for our trucks. the 05-07 dakota is all i see here in illinois. if i would have know they didnt make anything i probably wouldnt have bought my truck. i wish my dog box would fit in a 4 door wrangler. i like those things. and they make lifts for them.