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Old Dec 19, 2020 | 05:48 PM
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Hey everyone, I have a 2011 dodge dakota trx4 with 4.7 magnum. My goal is to put a 2 inch supreme suspension level kit with a diff drop on it. I verified through them that the set up fits my truck and they recommended the diff drop go with it. But before that I need to Change out my front strut assemblies but I am having trouble making sure I get the right set. I think Monroe has a quick strut that’s ready to go but it only goes up to a 2009. I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.

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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 07:39 AM
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Nice looking truck.

I'm not due for replacing any of my struts or shocks just yet. But, I've been saving these references for when it is time. General consensus seems to lie with Monroe or Rancho. Most off-roaders seem to prefer the Rancho. KYB and OEM aren't as recommended, which is interesting because on my Hondas the general consensus is that the KYB is best. That said, I'd love to know if the Moog front struts work on a 2011. They're not listed as working on 2011 and I can't find a Moog tech support contact to ask if they will.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...nd-struts.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ho-shocks.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ng-a-leaf.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ring-info.html (4 vs 5 leaf)
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ew-shocks.html
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https://www.*********.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=261283
**https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...yb-monroe.html (Moog quick struts!)
 
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 07:40 AM
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hmmm...looks like this forum blocks links to other forums. Not cool!

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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 12:59 PM
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Nice looking truck.

I'm not due for replacing any of my struts or shocks just yet. But, I've been saving these references for when it is time. General consensus seems to lie with Monroe or Rancho. Most off-roaders seem to prefer the Rancho. KYB and OEM aren't as recommended, which is interesting because on my Hondas the general consensus is that the KYB is best. That said, I'd love to know if the Moog front struts work on a 2011. They're not listed as working on 2011 and I can't find a Moog tech support contact to ask if they will.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...nd-struts.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ho-shocks.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ng-a-leaf.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ring-info.html (4 vs 5 leaf)
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ew-shocks.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ggestions.html
https://www.*********.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=607866
https://www.*********.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=290667
https://www.*********.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=261283
**https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...yb-monroe.html (Moog quick struts!)
thanks for the input. I think I’m gonna try the Monroe 171100 and see if they work. I’m hoping that will pair well with a 2” front spacer. I hear that it can be tricky.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 07:24 PM
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Best of luck. Let us know how it goes.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 05:08 PM
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How did the Monroe 171100 work for you? I have a 2010 with a 2" leveling kit and need to replace the strut assembly. Looking for the best recommendation as well.
 
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