Some here would say the stock shocks need to be replaced by the time you
get home from the dealer. I replaced mine at around 50K with the Rancho
RSX series. More importantly, I had 2 shocks, 1 up front and 1 in back,
that were shot. I like the RSX, from what I have read they are comparable
to the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Summit has buy 3 get 1 free at the time so I
chose the RSX over the IAS at the time.
Don't know about the torsion bars. While I would hope not, I'll be
looking to see what some others have to say.
-- Kenneth M. Berntsen ------------------------------------------------- 2000 Dakota QC 4x4, 5.9 V8 1996 Dakota Sport, 3.9 V6 (Retired) 1990 Dakota 2.5 I4 (Retired)> > > I'm one of the 'lurkers' here, reading but infrequently posting but I > have a few questions that someone here may be able to answer. > > I've got a 2002 Quad Cab 4x4 with the 4.7 V8. I just rolled over the > 40,000 mile mark and am noticing that the ride doesn't seem as 'tight' > as it once was. > > This truck ride now seems a little sloppy and spongy. I drive 80-200 > miles a day, mostly highway with very little time off-road with this > truck. > > My questions are, > > 1. How long should the stock shocks be considered to last? Are they worn > out at 40K?? > > 2. Do the torsion bars 'settle' and lose their strength after time and > coud this be part of the change in ride? > > 3. Should I be concerned about the ball joints after only 40K?? > > Thanks for any input. > > -- > Miles D. Oliver > http://www.mmoliver.org > >
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