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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Hey I am confused and dont know if I am missing something. I really want to buy some rough country or some rancho front shocks (which ever are better) but everything I look for doesnt have the "fork" at the bottom of the shock. Am I missing something here? I have a 2006 1500 4.7 4wd. Any help or link would be fantastic! Thank you very much!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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You don't have shocks, your 4x4 has struts.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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02-05 had Torsion bars and shocks.
06-on have coil springs and struts. Rides nicer, but not as heavy duty.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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Now I have some really bad squeaking and it seems like it is coming from the bottom of the strut, do you think i just need to replace that bottom bushing and leave the strut?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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If you can find just the bushing, you will be the only person ever to do so. Replacing the bushing requires either purchasing struts that include a new bushing (very rare) or purchasing a new lower control arm. If you have squeaks, I would recommend replacing the struts as well as the lower mounting bolts, but be very careful not to damage that bushing.
 
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