tell them to look up a 99-04 Dakota 4WD or a 98-03 Durango could of swore that info was on here but
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| Author: | KJActionFigure [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rustys Rear Shock Question |
I have Rustys rear shocks and on one of the rear shocks, the upper rubber eyelet grommet (the part that mounts to the vehicle) broke and now the shock rattles. I called Rustys to see if they could send me one, but it was about $20 after shipping costs. I felt they should have sent it for free, or perhaps a minimal cost of shipping, but they're too stingy I guess. So now I want to know if other grommets would fit. Does anyone know if the rubber grommet is a universal one, like if a Rancho type will fit? Or did Rustys design their own and only theirs will fit the shock? If I cannot find another grommet, then I will remove their crap and get another brand. I hate cheapskates... tia |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
Rustys uses about the cheapest shocks out there for the rear to begin with. They fit terrible and are weak even new. I would just bite the bullet and get new better shocks and be done with it! |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
I have to agree with Tom. You can buy some cheapy rear shox from AutoZone for a Durango 4x4 with a lifetime warranty for $25 each. They would probably be better than the Rusty's. |
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| Author: | KJActionFigure [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
long_tall_texan wrote: I have to agree with Tom. You can buy some cheapy rear shox from AutoZone for a Durango 4x4 with a lifetime warranty for $25 each. They would probably be better than the Rusty's. Really?? That would be great! The Rustys suspension in the rear uses a spacer to lift it 2.5". Would those Durango shox work with the extra lift? What year Durango should I say I have? thanks for the feedback and ideas all! |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
Yes. When you lift a Liberty, rear shocks for a 2000 Dodge Durango are a better length shock. They also have Bilstein for about $60 if you want to make a real improvement. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
tell them to look up a 99-04 Dakota 4WD or a 98-03 Durango could of swore that info was on here but
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| Author: | KJActionFigure [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
thanks! I went with Skyjacker Nitros. Couldnt find Bilsteins at a decent price. I'm doing a frankenlift front with 790's. So a stiffer rear shock for now is in order. I'll be getting OME rear springs and will see what the Skyjackers do then. Never had a prob with them tho, I think they'll be fine.... I wish I could send my rusty;s crap back to them, but that would cost me $$$$...... |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
I guess the Skyjackers are a step up, you can still get the Ranchos as well would of been a great choice |
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| Author: | KJActionFigure [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
yea those would have been good too, but they were over twice the price each.... |
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| Author: | JL Rockies [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
You can get better gear that you do need when you spend $ on gear that you don't... like replacement a arms... just sayin' |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
No one mentioned UCAs did they ? You comments are noted though that you do not like JBAs UCAs and we all know that  nice to see you still around JL Just found Bilsteins at 130 for two with free shipping |
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| Author: | ptsb5a [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
KJActionFigure wrote: thanks! I went with Skyjacker Nitros. Couldnt find Bilsteins at a decent price. I'm doing a frankenlift front with 790's. So a stiffer rear shock for now is in order. I'll be getting OME rear springs and will see what the Skyjackers do then. Never had a prob with them tho, I think they'll be fine.... I wish I could send my rusty;s crap back to them, but that would cost me $$$$...... Did you buy the N8088? I've got a few spare bushings for when your's dissintegrate. Good news is that SkyJacker sent me some for free. The steel bushing insert isn't a real tight fit with the upper shock mounting bolt. The slack there shredded my bushings/inserts in about 15K miles. |
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| Author: | KJActionFigure [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
tommudd wrote: Just found Bilsteins at 130 for two with free shipping ooh! where? I couldnt find any less than $105 each, and they were for stock height...I love Bilsteins!! |
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| Author: | KJActionFigure [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
ptsb5a wrote: Did you buy the N8088? I've got a few spare bushings for when your's dissintegrate. Good news is that SkyJacker sent me some for free. The steel bushing insert isn't a real tight fit with the upper shock mounting bolt. The slack there shredded my bushings/inserts in about 15K miles. yup, got the 8088's. Darn about the bushings/steel tube, had that issue on another vehicle years back. I might just go with the Bilsteins if I can get them for $160/pr and sell the 8088's... |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustys Rear Shock Question |
KJActionFigure wrote: tommudd wrote: Just found Bilsteins at 130 for two with free shipping ooh! where? I couldnt find any less than $105 each, and they were for stock height...I love Bilsteins!! Whoops I lied sorry about that 136.28 for two not 130.00  free shipping though from www.shockwarehouse.com |
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