I upgraded to trailmaster shocks. Seems like any decent aftermarket shock
will greatly improve your Dakota's handling. I guess cheap shocks are one
of DC's attempts at cost cutting.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Michael & Jeannine
Reynolds
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 6:54 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: New Bilstein shocks!
Hey Everyone:
I just installed a set of Bilstein shocks on the rear of my truck and I must
say that I'm very pleased! The truck used to have "axle hop" like crazy,
and excessively roll into turns. Now with the new shocks, I can hardly get
the rear to "hop" at all. I am also very surprised at how much it improved
the handling of the truck overall, and this is just with the new shocks on
the rear! Next month, I'll put the front ones on, and I can't wait! Even
with my Goodyear Wrangler RT/S' fairly worn out at 33K, the truck handles at
least as good as new. I highly recommend these shocks, even if your stock
ones aren't shot. The ride (in the rear) is a little more firm, but not
harsh or choppy. Great shocks!
Michael Reynolds
'98 Dakota CC 4X4 5.2L
3.55 Posi, 180 t-stat, JBA headers
K&N FIPK, JET II chip, Flame Red
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