Monroe Load Adjusting Shocks - Installed

[Luke]

Installed these bad boys on the weekend... PN:58649 for 04' Dakota.

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The spring perch needed to be ground down a bit at the outside front corner but nothing drastic. That and a few galvanized washers to take up a little slack at the mounting points is all that was required.

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The shocks noticeably stiffened up the back end ... which is something I really wanted ... The front frankenlift assembly is so tight the back end (948's) always felt loose by comparison.

One thing I did not expect was an extra 1/2" of lift. I went from 22.5 to 23" in the rear. I thought it was just "phantom" lift but even after an off road beating the 1/2" remained. :waytogo:

Oh and... I have no idea yet if they actually do what they are supposed to .. tomorrow will be the first major load to test.

 

[tommudd]

They work great, been running them for over 5 years, was the first to run them on a KJ
Haul a bunch with a 6X10 enclosed and 5X8 open trailer, plus the extra weight that I always have in the back

They bolt right on a KK by the way without cutting etc

 

[CactusJacked]

Nice. Would you say they made the ride more harsh, or just less spongy?

 

[LibertyTC]

I have used coil overs before on sedans. They do help to support some extra weight.
They initially can be a bit tight, but once you load up you will notice a positive difference!
You may even notice on the kJ the rear end holds tighter.
Look forward to your load & handling comments Luke!
Last time I really loaded up with large heavy coolers in the back and rear seat & floors, the rear sagged a bit.
This was not on level ground though it is in a bit of a dip.
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Edit2-2017 I decided after blowing out the rear bilstein to install the Monroe load levelers.
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What a difference, way tighter loaded or not, less body roll.
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Awesome ride now-Thanks to Luke.

 

[Leeann]

I have them on my Astro and had 'em on my Bravada. Made a HUGE difference towing or hauling. Seem to make a difference in cornering even when empty.

 

[Luke]

Nice. Would you say they made the ride more harsh, or just less spongy?

just less spongy .. is a good way to put it. :waytogo:

slightly less body roll ... no complaints yet.

 

[CactusJacked]

I may consider those. I've had mine loaded, with about 1,000 lbs. of printed material, and the back was squatting down a couple of inches. It's rare that I load it up like that, but good to have extra support when needed. I've used the coil shocks back in my dune buggy and baja bug days, but being such a light vehicle, those made a noticeable (harsher) ride difference.

 

[Snail Farmer]

Hmm I like the price tag too. I'll probably replace my blown Ironman shocks with these.

 

[Luke]

I may consider those. I've had mine loaded, with about 1,000 lbs. of printed material, and the back was squatting down a couple of inches.

That's exactly what I'm packin' once a week. It's just a 30 mile trip but I'm poppin' a wheelie all the way and cringing at what I'm doing to my OME springs overloading them like that. I would only have an inch or so of clearance at the top of the tire most of the time.

Tomorrow we shall see as Bulkhead :whip: goes back to the grind.... after being lavished with ~500 bucks worth of new parts.

 

[Luke]

Hmm I like the price tag too. I'll probably replace my blown Ironman shocks with these.

No doubt .. even in Canada I got them for $104 a pair.

It is rather hilarious though (Amazon.ca) they estimated 4 weeks to ship :happy175: I gave it a shot and they shipped in 2.

good deal... you just can't be in a hurry :mexsmoke:

 

[CactusJacked]

They're $86.79/pair at rockauto, minus the 5% discount too.

 

[Luke]

I tried them first ... for us lucky Canucks it's $93.27 CDN + 43.27 shipping (and tax) ... :thumbsdown:

 

[profdlp]

Looks like a nice upgrade, Luke. :cheers:

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

I want a garage floor as clean as yours :whip::gr_grin:

Seriously, looking forward to your thoughts. I know Tom has been really pleased with them on the Kilimanjaro Edition - curious how they handle on a KJ that's more "stock" weight.

Bob

 

[Leeann]

I want a garage floor as clean as yours :whip::

I just want a garage floor...

 

[Luke]

I want a garage floor as clean as yours :whip::gr_grin:

That's because it's recently been bathed in coolant :happy175:

 

[tommudd]

Mines due to be replaced but then they have over 82,000 on them as well . Past their time or shall we say longer than I like to run them. They've been loaded to the gills with a full trailer and loaded inside as well.
The last 3 months been pulling a loaded enclosed trailer 2 days a week 165 miles one way with not much sag at all.
They've been off road and flexed out as well

 

[Luke]

I just want a garage floor...

From what I have learned so far .. you just need to find a sister who buys mansions and then moves to Europe. :happy175:

 

[profdlp]

From what I have learned so far .. you just need to find a sister who buys mansions and then moves to Europe. :happy175:

You mean someone like Oprah? :-k headscratch.gif (Aeh)

 

[tommudd]

Trying to remember who all is running them right off hand besides me, I know Marlon-JB2 , John317, 501, all are and have been for quite a while now
Marlon and Daryl ( 501) have been for 3 years or so as well if you want other ones to ask how they ride