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Tom do u always have to be first in line? :lol:

Thanks guys...I seem to remember the Ranchos..

Next question...

Tom, do you always have to be first to answer?? :lol:

You need to add washers at the top of the RSX17004 shock. The stock shock is wider.

I got some rear Gabreal shocks from Auto Zone for a 2002 Durango a few yrs. ago. Cost was 21.99 ea. + tax and came with a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price since rears are a breeze to replace.
Part # 244596

bugnout wrote:

You need to add washers at the top of the RSX17004 shock. The stock shock is wider.

Interesting had to add washers on the cheap Crustys shocks but never did on Ranchos and that includes several sets

must of done something wrong :wink:

KJ04 wrote:

The Autozone here has the same shock for about the same price. I may go with those at first. How'd they do?

Author:	KJKev [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:28 am ]
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Ok..I tried searching the forums but since I got over 28,000 hits the site would only show me the first page... So now I have to ask... I have a 2003 Liberty with 2.5 lift. Some cheap spacer type I bought a few years ago who's name escapes me. The shocks never did fit right and I should have changed them long ago..but real life has kept me away from working on the Jeep. I was told that OEM shocks from a full size Dodge truck would fit on the rear with this lift. Can anyone confirm that please?? Thanks and sorry to be so vague. KJ

Author:	tommudd [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:46 am ]
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not full size Dodge truck use Dakota rear shocks for a 4WD also don't use stock shocks as they will not last Rancho RSX 17004 works great can get them several places Summit Racing even your local parts store should be able to order them

Author:	Quicksilversurf917 [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:47 am ]
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skip the OEM stuff and go to Rancho RSX's. Ur KJ will be thanking you after that.

Author:	Quicksilversurf917 [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:49 am ]
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Tom do u always have to be first in line?

Author:	tommudd [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:09 am ]
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Quicksilversurf917 wrote: Tom do u always have to be first in line? OK OK I will step back and let you answer the next one

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Author:	KJKev [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:10 pm ]
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Thanks guys...I seem to remember the Ranchos.. Next question... Tom, do you always have to be first to answer??

Author:	tommudd [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:43 pm ]
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KJKev wrote: Thanks guys...I seem to remember the Ranchos.. Next question... Tom, do you always have to be first to answer?? there are words for people like you two but on here they get changed to ^%&$#%@ next comment

Author:	RAYMAN975 [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:46 pm ]
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i thought they were durango rear shocks? unless the dakota and durango have the same shocks? i dont know, i put them on too long ago, i cant remember the part numbers

Author:	jhblackwell [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:49 pm ]
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my research for a daystar 2.5" lift found that the stock '98 - '03 Dodge Durango rear shocks can be replaced by the Rancho RSX17004's. That implies that a Durango rear shock will fit. I may be wrong. Question: Those that have used the Durango shock...how did they work? Is there any concern with bushings, spacers, etc.? Are they adequate for moderate off-roading...like on N. GA., N.C. forest service roads? I'm trying to go a cheap as I can initially until I can afford a serious lift on down the road. Thanks for any input you have. John

Author:	bugnout [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:25 pm ]
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You need to add washers at the top of the RSX17004 shock. The stock shock is wider.

Author:	tommudd [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:26 pm ]
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Same shocks are used on both, no difference I would not use a "stock " shock not really gaining anything, may save a few bucks over what the Rancho RSX costs but what you give up in ride would not be worth it ( not going to the Rancho RSX.)

Author:	tommudd [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:29 pm ]
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bugnout wrote: You need to add washers at the top of the RSX17004 shock. The stock shock is wider. Interesting had to add washers on the cheap Crustys shocks but never did on Ranchos and that includes several sets must of done something wrong

Author:	KJ04 [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:34 pm ]
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I got some rear Gabreal shocks from Auto Zone for a 2002 Durango a few yrs. ago. Cost was 21.99 ea. + tax and came with a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price since rears are a breeze to replace. Part # 244596

Author:	jhblackwell [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:50 pm ]
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KJ04 wrote: I got some rear Gabreal shocks from Auto Zone for a 2002 Durango a few yrs. ago. Cost was 21.99 ea. + tax and came with a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price since rears are a breeze to replace. Part # 244596 The Autozone here has the same shock for about the same price. I may go with those at first. How'd they do?

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Author:	tonycrd [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:31 pm ]
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tommudd wrote: bugnout wrote: You need to add washers at the top of the RSX17004 shock. The stock shock is wider. Interesting had to add washers on the cheap Crustys shocks but never did on Ranchos and that includes several sets must of done something wrong You work with airpowered tools? Then you made the upper shock pocket smaller...

Author:	KJ04 [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:58 pm ]
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jhblackwell wrote: KJ04 wrote: I got some rear Gabreal shocks from Auto Zone for a 2002 Durango a few yrs. ago. Cost was 21.99 ea. + tax and came with a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price since rears are a breeze to replace. Part # 244596 The Autozone here has the same shock for about the same price. I may go with those at first. How'd they do? No problems thus far, no washers to add, and if I do have a problem, I just use the warranty for new ones.