Re: stiffening up the '01 suspension

From: Paul Bullerman (hemikota@home.com)
Date: Sun Jun 03 2001 - 19:15:49 EDT


I just put Monroe Reflex shocks on my 00 4x4 SC and I love them. Rides much
better. Handling is awesome. I drove a friend's 94 Dak, 2wd, 318 yesterday
and it had reflex shocks too. It handles good for a gen 2, but mine handles
much better than his. He couldnt believe it when he drove mine.
HTH
Boog
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Carrola, Jr." <carrola@texas.net>
To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 9:57 AM
Subject: DML: stiffening up the '01 suspension

> I am looking to stiffen up the suspension on my '01 4x4 Quad Cab.
> Replacing the OEM tires with BFG A/T KOs made a big difference, but I
> need more. I want to reduce the body roll a little more, keep the
> truck from bouncing too much over rough road, and prevent sagging and
> increase handling under heavy loads. I know Bernd had recommended the
> ProComp ES9000, can someone tell me if these are pretty stiff. I'd
> rather go a little too stiff than too soft. The trail master Invader N7
> Gas shock caught my eye because they are described as a very stiff shock
> in the summit catalog.
>
> If possible, I'd like to accomplish this without air bags, but I'd
> consider helper springs in the rear. Any comments or advice would be
> greately appreciated.
>
> '01 4x4 QC
> 4.7, 5spd, 3.55 LSD
> Gibson cat-back, Line-X
>



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