Re: 2002 Quad Cab 4x4 - Shocks, Torsion bars, and Ball Joints questions.

From: John Bell (john_bell_2@hushmail.com)
Date: Wed Oct 15 2003 - 20:39:05 EDT


Monroe Reflex for shocks, hands down. I installed mine a month or so ago and
can say nothing but good about 'em.

If you want I can get you the part numbers - my ride is a 2K QC 4x4, so
should be the same.

--
JB

""Miles D. Oliver"" <moliver@linux.lgi.com> wrote in message news:Pine.LNX.4.44.0310130928070.990-100000@linux.lgi.com... > > > 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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