I have a 2008 dakota 4x4 slt. I cannot seem to find a listing for the bilstein shocks. They do not list the Dakota. They do list a ram 1500 4x4 with 4.7 v8. Is that what they are calling the Dakota? Also who sells the ranchos for the 08 Dakota?

 

Bilstien doesn't offer struts for our truck. As far as I know only kyb, monroe, and rancho are our only options.

 

wingman is correct. KYB, Monroe and Rancho, or you could go OEM as well..

 

does anyone have the code for the rancho fronts and rears?

 

Okay I found the models for the rancho and for KYB. My dilema is that I never have been a big fan of Monroe shocks, so I would lean twords the KYB but I would like to run the kyb monomax which is a performance monotube, but of course they only make it for the rear. For the front kkyb only makes a excel-g. So my choices are to still run the monomax in the rear and the excel-g in the front, the excel-g in all four corners or to go with the rancho 5000 in all four corners.... Ideas?

 

im going rancho all around when i get the extra cash

 

Rancho was a clear choice for me just because its the only strut that everyone reports is firmer than their oems. With Monroe, most compare it to an OEM feel. Ive never liked KYB. I have Rancho struts and Monroe Reflex shocks for the rear of my truck. Rides good for me!

 

Anyone have an idea of how I can lift my 07 dakota? It's a 4x4 and I can't find anything but leveling kits. I want to lift it about 4 in the front and 2 or 3 in the back.

 

No lift available for the 4x4 just yet. Some are in the works, buts its a slow process. Best you can do is a 2" level kit front, 2" block rear, and throw on a 3" body lift. put some 33" under it and you got a 6-7" lift

 

I have the excell g's on all 4 corners. They ride great however I feel the front is a hair too soft and the rears a little too firm.