I had been reading that some owners of the 08s feel the front is stiffer and some say too stiff. I drove a 08 TRX-4 couple of week’s ago when I was at a dealer for a part and honestly it road just like my 07 TRX-4. They say the shock part number is different for the 08. Well yes it may be since it is for a different model year and it’s OEM. The shock may be the same but with an updated demark for the model. They say the spring rate is 20% stiffer. Maybe but I could not tell the difference. Look at the factory service manuals and the front ends are identical as far as the illustrations and the nomenclatures. If there is a difference it may be with the non TRX-4 suspension. I would wait until more 08 input is found before I would look into trying OEM 08 front shocks. I was never a Monroe fan but at least it’s a change that’s got to better than stock.

 

The front springs on the Dakota are about 500lb/in. The JCWhitney/Ebay/PepBoys/Chinese spring compressors are not sufficient for this. You'll need either an industrial quality set of spring compressors or take it to a shop with the floor or wall mounted hydraulic spring compressors.

 

Do these fit a 2006 quad cab 4wd? i called monroe they said they will on a 4wd.

 

Shockwarehouse called and said the shocks are on backorder again. This time for 2 weeks. I guess after waiting for more than a year, 2 more weeks is no big deal.

 

So what's the latest word on the Monroes? Anyone got em yet?

 

Latest info from shockwarehouse is backordered till May 28th.

 

When I was at O'Reilly Auto Parts yesterday, the parts guy looked them up - they have them for $90 each and can have a set in 3 hours. I guess Monroe is supplying parts chains before shockwarehouse.

 

Shockwarehouse called yesterday and asked if I still want the Monroe shocks. They are ready to ship them. Of course I told them to ship them. Maybe they'll be here soon.