RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions?
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 12:41:30 PM
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Altair
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We've tossed some theories around but no definitive proof yet.
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 12:54:04 PM
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This is one of those deals where I know if I go to a dealer and ask about changing this over to the 07' setup they will do one of a couple things
1. Look at me like with a dumb look on there face like I am speaking in toungs or something
2. Tell me it can't be done, without ever even checking a part number, much less actually look at the truck.
I had a deal where I wanted redundant audio controls added to my Ram and was also adding a factory Nav unit and 10 disc changer. They said the audio control could not be done with out rewiring the whole truck, it would cost a couple grand. I found wire adp kits on line took them in and said read the instruction and install it. Worked just fine cost me about 250.00 including the factory switches.
I know better than to go into the dealer unless I know exactly what I need first. It seems to work a lot better if you can tell them you need this this and this part and I want them installed by doing this this and this. That way they don't have to think to much. LOL
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 1:03:23 PM
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If you can get the exact part numbers for your struts and springs from the dealer we can compare them to the part numbers for the 05-07 and see which ones are different. It seems the 2008 parts aren't online yet on most of the parts sites.
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 2:31:42 PM
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I sent a quote request to the dealer that does most of my work, I requested part numbers and prices for the springs and the shocks for both my 2008 by vin# of my truck and I requested the same parts for a 2007 v8 4x4 crew cab. Will see if they send me a quote or not. That should tell us what is what on these trucks.
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 4:39:54 PM
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so ironic.. the 08 owners wanting the 07 suspension and we're (05/06/07) seem to be wanting the stiffer 08 suspension.
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 4:44:04 PM
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The lower profile tires you have could be one reason the ride is stiff. My Jeep Patriot has 215/65-17 tires and the ride is stiffer than on my 05 dakota that had 265/70-16 tires.
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 5:21:53 PM
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I just purchased a 08 Dakota "Big Horn" and although I don't have that many miles on it yet,
I like the the stiffer ride, a lot better than the 05 SLT wishy washy ride. I'm NOT sorry to
have replaced it with the 08.. I also have the 18 wheels with 265/60/18 and do not think
that it makes the ride any more stiffer than the 17 wheels with 275/60/17 on the 05.
Just my Opinion.....
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 6:12:47 PM
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The wheels and tires I am supose to be getting are the std 16" alloys with 265/70/16s, that, I would think with the added sidewall would have to help smooth it out some. I just always preffed not to feel the road, I am kinda partial to towncars and the big old caddies from back in the day. I know this truck will never ride like an old Caddi but when people descibe the 05-07 as boat like, I have to say that actually sounds appealing to me for some reason. I had a 600-800# load in the back of my 08 last weekend and it road pretty decentwith the load back there , as soon as I unloaded it though, I started thinking about getting that 07' setup again. LOL
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 6:58:05 PM
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When we say boat-like we mean during a hurricane 
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 7:37:33 PM
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You know, my 07 I havent really totally had a squishy boat like ride. I keep hearing this and I dont recall flopping around to much, I mean at 80 mph on the highway, and I hit a dip I can feel the squishy rebounding. I dunno if its the heavy duty suspension and the 18s or I need more miles under me?
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 8:03:17 PM
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You know, my 07 I havent really totally had a squishy boat like ride. I keep hearing this and I dont recall flopping around to much, I mean at 80 mph on the highway, and I hit a dip I can feel the squishy rebounding. I dunno if its the heavy duty suspension and the 18s or I need more miles under me?
Lightningblt02, if you get a chance and don't mind, could you send me a pm with your vin#, dealers seem to have a hard time figuring out what parts go to what trucks without a VIN. I sent my dealer a quote request with my 08's vin, but I bet they end up asking my for the vin number of an 07' before they get me the part numbers for a similar 07' model , and since you have pretty much the same truck as I do, except the year model, I would think you vin would work real well for getting like model comparison parts. For example I am sure the parts are different spring rates for a 2wd v6 vs a 4x4 v8. I am a little concerned if I don't give them a vin # they might sell me parts for a v6 2wd or something.
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RE: Anyone know what was changed on the 08 suspensions? - 4/21/2008 9:48:29 PM
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You're right about needing VIN numbers. It's also true for a lot of the parts recyclers that use car-parts.com type software. The easiest thing I've found is to go on Autotrader or Ebay and search for the truck with the options you're looking for. When you find it, write down the VIN and use that for your search.
I called a couple of Dodge dealers about a month ago and I was able to get the part numbers for the '08 struts/shocks but they weren't available to order and the dealers didn't even have a price list for them yet. Just the same, one place said they had eight back-orders already from Dakota owners wanting to put them on 05-07 Daks.
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