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

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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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

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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2007 Light Khaki 4x2 Sport
- Debadged - LTT CAI with Amsoil Filter - JVC HD Radio - Infinity BassLink
- Iggee Seat Covers - Black Moabs - 265/75-16 Cooper Discoverer ATP - 4.10's
- DIY Franky sitting at 23.75" - Al's 4.5 UCAs - Trimmed F&R Bumpers
- Removed Rear Sway Bar - Removed Rear Vibration Damper
- 75k miles so far...

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!

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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2007 Light Khaki 4x2 Sport
- Debadged - LTT CAI with Amsoil Filter - JVC HD Radio - Infinity BassLink
- Iggee Seat Covers - Black Moabs - 265/75-16 Cooper Discoverer ATP - 4.10's
- DIY Franky sitting at 23.75" - Al's 4.5 UCAs - Trimmed F&R Bumpers
- Removed Rear Sway Bar - Removed Rear Vibration Damper
- 75k miles so far...

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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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

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 $$$$......

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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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

yea those would have been good too, but they were over twice the price each....

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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2006 CRD http://www.UtahPowderCoatings.com/ http://www.gorecon.com/ I'm kind of a big deal.
RL rear bumper, ARB front bumper, Mile Marker winch, Power Tank, Skids by Mopar & Skid Row, RL Super Skink Sliders, 235/85R16 MTR, Air Flow Snorkel, DTT, 4.10 gears, Frankenlift II, Katskin leather, JL Audio stereo, Rosen video.

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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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

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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Ian

2005 KJ Renegade, ARB'd, OME'd, Rancho'd, Warn'd, skid'd, JBA 4.5s, Cragar Soft 8s, GY MTs 31x10.5x15, and dirty, can't forget the dirty.

ooh! where? I couldnt find any less than $105 each, and they were for stock height...I love Bilsteins!!

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...

Whoops I lied sorry about that
136.28 for two not 130.00
free shipping though from www.shockwarehouse.com

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited