Edelbrock IAS Shocks
From : craig c
Q: on thu 11 oct 2007 200330 -0400 napalmheart wrote getting some rod clatter and the oil pressure goes to near 0 at idle. approx. 202500 miles on it. 3.9 v-6 auto trans. ok i followed the instructions in the manual that ive got. even with the engine lifted as high as i can get it and the transmission mount unbolted i cant get enough room to get the oil pan out. any ideas on how i can get the pan off w/o pulling the engine thanks ken is this a 2wd dakota if so i have never been able to remove the pan fully without removing the engine. i dont care what the dodge service manual says it cant be done no-one in any of the dodge shops i ever worked in was able to do it. that being said you can drop the pan far enough to reach in whipe the gunk/sludge out of the bottom of the pan and be able to replace the oil pump. its not fun but doable. -- chris 05 ctd 06 liberty crd .
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From : bdk
i have a dodge ram 1986 5 speed. my truck was running great an hour latter i went out to go somewhere and it would not start .it will turn over and run if i hold the key on .i was told it was the voltage regulater but i have replaced it.any ideas to what the problem is would be great .dead in the water doug. .
From : roy
on sun 14 oct 2007 112829 -0700 miles nope@nopers.com wrote on alt.rv theres a question on how to stop a rabbit from eating wires. i figured someone here might be able to give a good answer! ill defer to denny on this one... mac please remove splinters before emailing .
From : carolina watercraft works
edtheward wrote leon taylor wrote does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! loud pipes saves lives leon. ...unless the pipes are so loud you cant hear the horn on the runaway semi thats about to run you over. bryan if he had loud pipes wed save each others life! see....its all good. .
From : nosey
does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! larger diameter pipes will lower the sound freq. i havent really heard the 3.9 but on my 318 i went from the headers to two cats and flowmasters and out the back with 2 3/4 pipes all the way. it had 2 before and really rapped a lot when letting off the gas. now it just rumbles. it sounds good without being too overwhelmingly loud. ed .
From : miles
edtheward wrote leon taylor wrote does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! loud pipes saves lives leon. ....unless the pipes are so loud you cant hear the horn on the runaway semi thats about to run you over. bryan .
From : nosey
does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! .
From : miles
i got my bilsteins for $75 each. hunting around will most likely net you a better deal. but after rading your comment i guess i wouild have to agree that if the there are some porr roads ive been on that cause problems.....mostly very porr conditions approaching stop lights where there are a ton of repetitive humps. other than that though ive been completely happy with my bilsteins and have zero complaints. and they have outlasted the oem units by more than i can even remember. -- ------------------------------------------ laszlo almasi ----cool toys formerly carolina watercraft works ----mack daddy trailers ----ice angels you might be correct about people convincing themselves that a part is better than oem to justify their spending. i am guilty of that myself. - i know the following 1 the paved roads i drive are worse than dirt roads. 2 the oem shocks are beating me to death. which only adds additional fuel to my tendency towards road rage. - a smoother ride would be nice without creating more role than i already experience when cornering. i dont know the price of oem shocks. the ias are $75 each. the bilsteins are about $100 each. craig c. steve lusardi wrote craig i have an 04 cummins dually. the oem shocks do the job even on rough terrain. the truck tracks very well in the corners. no visible bounce and the ride is as good as any truck i have ridden in. how many people do you know that bought the pretty multi-colored shocks would tell you that they are no better than the oem ones even if it were true the first thing they do is convince themselves that they didnt waste their money. from a technical point of view the only viable reasons to change to another shock would be a change to the unstrung weight heavy wheels or a sport application. steve im looking for a better ride without giving up any capabilities. the ias shocks profess to do just that. as with everything else on this truck i am looking for the best possible part whether that be after market or the oem part. you are the *first* person i have ever heard/seen defend the oem shocks. craig c. steve lusardi wrote what is wrong with the original shocks. they work perfectly and last as least as long as the aftermarket. just because these things are painted bright colors do not make them better. steve anyone have any experience with these shocks supposedly the best of both worlds comfortable ride and good performance. will be going on a 2004 ram qc 4x4 crd. craig c. .
From : nosey
miles wrote tenneco owns both monroe and rancho. they share technologies. i didnt know that. i looked up the rancho rsx and that one has a rubber boot that the monroe/napa reflex doesnt have. it may be the same inside. i found this at shockwarehouse.com monroes new reflex shocks and struts for cars and trucks. featuring their new impact sensor which acts like a switch between firm and soft compression damping. under normal road conditions reflex shocks deliver better handling than o.e shocks. the reflex design also has a soft light valving for average daily use and driving. rancho rsx shock and struts rsx delivers ultimate control using impact sensing technology. available for both light truck and suv. it offers greater stability and control. each part number is valved for the individual application. rancho rsx units have patented reflex valve cellular gas design with vfc variable force control for precise flow metering and improved urethane bushings to offer twice the durability compared to rubber bushings without sacrificing quality. these units are similiar to monroes reflex shocks. -- ken .
From : craig c
hows the ride with bilsteins it is my understanding/experience that the are a performance shock and do great with roll/cornering but will beat you to death on a bumpy road. i had a set on a 4x4 tacoma i once owned. on my 3500 they made a huge difference in ride quality. perhaps on a lighter truck theyre a little too stiff. on washboard roads the ride is much smoother than the factory shocks. .
From : tom lawrence
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From : tom lawrence
i think i posted a reply to this a while back about my 98 dakota that was wrecked and i was thinking of replacing the truck or repairing it. well im glad i decided to repair. the body shop did an absolutely beutiful job! i am amazed! the truck looks better now than it did before it was wrecked. the entire right side was replaced for $3900. that includes new fender used rear bed panel used door all electric new oem front fender and new cab side extension panel. they repaired the rocker and included a hood paint job because the paint started to come off due to chrylsers insufficient amount of clear coating. and the best part is - no bondo was used except to cover a couple welds - less than 2 oz. total. .
From : fmb
i dont know the price of oem shocks. the ias are $75 each. the bilsteins are about $100 each. $100/ea. genos has them for $69/ea. .
From : craig c
on oct 13 618 am carolina watercraft works coolt...@bellsouth.net wrote run a set of bilsteins...then tell us the oem are as good. why just extremely expensive bilsteins any aftermarket performance shock is better than oem .
From : carolina watercraft works
hows the ride with bilsteins it is my understanding/experience that the are a performance shock and do great with roll/cornering but will beat you to death on a bumpy road. i had a set on a 4x4 tacoma i once owned. my daily drive consists of horrible roads. craig c. carolina watercraft works wrote run a set of bilsteins...then tell us the oem are as good. .
From : craig c
you might be correct about people convincing themselves that a part is better than oem to justify their spending. i am guilty of that myself. - i know the following 1 the paved roads i drive are worse than dirt roads. 2 the oem shocks are beating me to death. which only adds additional fuel to my tendency towards road rage. - a smoother ride would be nice without creating more role than i already experience when cornering. i dont know the price of oem shocks. the ias are $75 each. the bilsteins are about $100 each. craig c. steve lusardi wrote craig i have an 04 cummins dually. the oem shocks do the job even on rough terrain. the truck tracks very well in the corners. no visible bounce and the ride is as good as any truck i have ridden in. how many people do you know that bought the pretty multi-colored shocks would tell you that they are no better than the oem ones even if it were true the first thing they do is convince themselves that they didnt waste their money. from a technical point of view the only viable reasons to change to another shock would be a change to the unstrung weight heavy wheels or a sport application. steve im looking for a better ride without giving up any capabilities. the ias shocks profess to do just that. as with everything else on this truck i am looking for the best possible part whether that be after market or the oem part. you are the *first* person i have ever heard/seen defend the oem shocks. craig c. steve lusardi wrote what is wrong with the original shocks. they work perfectly and last as least as long as the aftermarket. just because these things are painted bright colors do not make them better. steve anyone have any experience with these shocks supposedly the best of both worlds comfortable ride and good performance. will be going on a 2004 ram qc 4x4 crd. craig c. i was/am happy about the rancho 9000s i put on my 03 ctd qc 4x4 lb. since they are adjustable i like them for everyday driving and for each of the 10k mile trips ive been on with the 5th wheel. if i were to do it again id do it again. fmb north mexico .
From : bdk
azwiley1 wrote craig i havent used the ias so i cant tell you about them. i will either use rancho rs5000 or procomp shocks. with both i have had great experiences great handling and great ride quality. add to all this they are both cheaper in price and desert rat normally runs a special on them which is even nicer. i looked at the ranchos too. right now im just gathering information so any brand is up for grabs. thanks for your recommendation. craig c. .
From : steve lusardi
you might be correct about people convincing themselves that a part is better than oem to justify their spending. i am guilty of that myself. - i know the following 1 the paved roads i drive are worse than dirt roads. 2 the oem shocks are beating me to death. which only adds additional fuel to my tendency towards road rage. - a smoother ride would be nice without creating more role than i already experience when cornering. i dont know the price of oem shocks. the ias are $75 each. the bilsteins are about $100 each. craig c. steve lusardi wrote craig i have an 04 cummins dually. the oem shocks do the job even on rough terrain. the truck tracks very well in the corners. no visible bounce and the ride is as good as any truck i have ridden in. how many people do you know that bought the pretty multi-colored shocks would tell you that they are no better than the oem ones even if it were true the first thing they do is convince themselves that they didnt waste their money. from a technical point of view the only viable reasons to change to another shock would be a change to the unstrung weight heavy wheels or a sport application. steve im looking for a better ride without giving up any capabilities. the ias shocks profess to do just that. as with everything else on this truck i am looking for the best possible part whether that be after market or the oem part. you are the *first* person i have ever heard/seen defend the oem shocks. craig c. steve lusardi wrote what is wrong with the original shocks. they work perfectly and last as least as long as the aftermarket. just because these things are painted bright colors do not make them better. steve anyone have any experience with these shocks supposedly the best of both worlds comfortable ride and good performance. will be going on a 2004 ram qc 4x4 crd. craig c. .
From : azwiley1
craig i have an 04 cummins dually. the oem shocks do the job even on rough terrain. the truck tracks very well in the corners. no visible bounce and the ride is as good as any truck i have ridden in. how many people do you know that bought the pretty multi-colored shocks would tell you that they are no better than the oem ones even if it were true the first thing they do is convince themselves that they didnt waste their money. from a technical point of view the only viable reasons to change to another shock would be a change to the unstrung weight heavy wheels or a sport application. steve im looking for a better ride without giving up any capabilities. the ias shocks profess to do just that. as with everything else on this truck i am looking for the best possible part whether that be after market or the oem part. you are the *first* person i have ever heard/seen defend the oem shocks. craig c. steve lusardi wrote what is wrong with the original shocks. they work perfectly and last as least as long as the aftermarket. just because these things are painted bright colors do not make them better. steve
From : azwiley1
anyone have any experience with these shocks supposedly the best of both worlds comfortable ride and good performance. will be going on a 2004 ram qc 4x4 crd. craig c. . 222 339724 aa5qi.21004$495.4870@fe22.lga craig c. wrote hows the ride with bilsteins it is my understanding/experience that the are a performance shock and do great with roll/cornering but will beat you to death on a bumpy road. i had a set on a 4x4 tacoma i once that is true. great for offroad but the on pavement ride feels like the suspension is welded together. .
From : craig c
on oct 13 743 am craig c. mcraig...@sbcglobal.net wrote hows the ride with bilsteins it is my understanding/experience that the are a performance shock and do great with roll/cornering but will beat you to death on a bumpy road. i had a set on a 4x4 tacoma i once owned. my daily drive consists of horrible roads. craig c. carolina watercraft works wrote run a set of bilsteins...then tell us the oem are as good.- hide quoted text - - show quoted text - craig i havent used the ias so i cant tell you about them. i will either use rancho rs5000 or procomp shocks. with both i have had great experiences great handling and great ride quality. add to all this they are both cheaper in price and desert rat normally runs a special on them which is even nicer. .
From : miles
says... craig i have an 04 cummins dually. the oem shocks do the job even on rough terrain. the truck tracks very well in the corners. no visible bounce and the ride is as good as any truck i have ridden in. how many people do you know that bought the pretty multi-colored shocks would tell you that they are no better than the oem ones even if it were true the first thing they do is convince themselves that they didnt waste their money. from a technical point of view the only viable reasons to change to another shock would be a change to the unstrung weight heavy wheels or a sport application. steve im looking for a better ride without giving up any capabilities. the ias shocks profess to do just that. as with everything else on this truck i am looking for the best possible part whether that be after market or the oem part. you are the *first* person i have ever heard/seen defend the oem shocks. craig c. steve lusardi wrote what is wrong with the original shocks. they work perfectly and last as least as long as the aftermarket. just because these things are painted bright colors do not make them better. steve anyone have any experience with these shocks supposedly the best of both worlds comfortable ride and good performance. will be going on a 2004 ram qc 4x4 crd. craig c. i have to agree you are the only person ive ever seen heard or read that defended the oem shocks. i got rid of the oem shocks on a previous truck after a hunk of a truck tire hit one and killed it. it had 36k on it so i was kind of wondering if they were still any good or not and they weren=3ft 3 of them including the one hit were outright bad the 4th seemed ok. i got a set of kybs and they were great on smooth pavement but a little not horribly bouncy or really any worse than the factory shocks on the washboard pavement i drove every day back then before they repaved it and miles ahead everywhere else. cornering was a lot better and handling in general was a lot better. i cant see any reason at all to ever replace the oem shocks with another set of them theyre junk $5 items. when i had a lot of money i replaced the shocks on my 82 blazer three days after i drove it off the lot. it had less than 400 miles. one of them was already starting to leak oil. i was going to be driving from nevada to ohio and i didnt even mess with taking it back to the dealer for a replacement junk shock. bdk .
From : steve lusardi
run a set of bilsteins...then tell us the oem are as good. -- ------------------------------------------ laszlo almasi ----cool toys formerly carolina watercraft works ----mack daddy trailers ----ice angels what is wrong with the original shocks. they work perfectly and last as least as long as the aftermarket. just because these things are painted bright colors do not make them better. steve anyone have any experience with these shocks supposedly the best of both worlds comfortable ride and good performance. will be going on a 2004 ram qc 4x4 crd. craig c. .
From : bdk
on thu 11 oct 2007 192411 -0700 azwiley1 wrote on oct 11 558 pm napalmheart olsonfamnos...@iserv.net wrote just saw them capture a guy in a bunny suit on nbc! does this mean we need to start a collection to bail denny out we might have to i called him roy in another post and hes missed the shot at me. hes either in jail or sick. someone ought to check on him -- chris 05 ctd 06 liberty crd .
From : midlant
tom d wrote been a dodge boy my whole life. the hemi is nice the truck rides smooth. but interiors in the 2006 dodge ram are shit. you have to upgrade to the expensive truck to get a decent seat leather the mds works like shit and the gas mileage gain doesnt exist. i know because i had the non mds hemi then the 2006 junk. the mileage on the mds version was actually worse. went to dodge with it and they basically said sorry. if your interested the new dodge has a great fabric protection guarantee. oh yeah my other complaint when rain hit the seat it stained the fabric what a bunch of shit not to mention the seat cushion had to be replaced after 18 months and 13000 miles. barely used the truck and kept it nice but seat still fell apart. it killed me so i tried to trade up to the laramie but dodge didnt want give me shit for the shit they sold me. so guess what. chevy did gave me more for the dodge than dodge did and i got a lot more options in the chevy . sorry to say i still love the look of the dodge but they have to stop screwing their customers with inferior interiors. tom the dodge chargers are the same way except its the dash... cheap dashes i think you can put a permanent scratch in them with your fingernail .