Dodge Dakota Rear shocks install with Monroe load adjust shock absorber

Hey everybody this is a review / install on some Monroe 58650 Monroe Load Adjust Shock Absorber, on a 2008 dodge Dakota Slt 2wd. These shocks are supposed to handle an additional 1000lbs in the back of your vehicle like a helper springer or Airbag well see how they hold out.
Personal opinion the constructs is well built with some little off road action was fun definitely worth the money. Hope this video helps anybody thinking about getting these shocks. One thing that I did not do was measure if the rear of my truck was lifted because of the shocks that I installed. If anybody has put these shocks on there vehicle if they can comment if it raised there vehicle.****************************************************
Monroe 58650 Monroe Load Adjust Shock Absorber at time of purchase were $92 and some change from amazon amzn.to/2R14dW1
EQUIPMENT USED *****************************************
CANON M50------ amzn.to/3airPwV
AUTEL X-STAR PREMIUM DRONE
GOPRO SESSION amzn.to/2G060Et
This video is for educations purposes only and should be used as such and for references only , I am not held liable if somebody is injured or harmed from there own installation. All the links that are provided are Amazon affiliate links which sends me a percentage if you purchase something so if you do thank you and hope you enjoyed the video thanks

[@Caleb_Olson]

This is exactly what I needed to know for my 05 Dakota 4.7L Crew Cab. Ordering the same shocks now. Thanks!

[@kennethkerwin3847]

I do like the way you explain the job as you go .Thank you !

[@st-5ter932]

I believe you put them upside down if you know by now

[@jobo7764]

Good catch, coils should be facing up for sure

[@behunin1963]

Love your skilz. Thanks for sharing.

[@offroadastroothervans.4685]

All those mobile channels are great you did a good job as well

[@jobo7764]

Very good watch, need to use the floor jack to compress new shock from the bottom for install. 250lbs of squishiness........LOVE IT!!!

[@RickNethery]

I just ordered a set of these for my F150, doing shocks and struts together. Hope they work well.

[@brandonjohnson3566]

If your using your vehicle primarily for towing, these shocks plus the airbag leafspring assist system helps keep a lot of stress off the differential especially if your differential is stock and more on the weak side. I use this setup on my mazda b4000 with the 8.8 differential out of a explorer that has 31 splines vs 24 I believe. I'm about to re -enforce the frame so that should be fun.

[@jmunoz1414]

I have a question that had nothing to do with what you said but you seem to be knowledgeable. I did a 2" reverse level on my 2003 suburban 2wd so basically I dropped the rear 2" by using drop springs and replaced the shock and struts with KYB Excel g. I also used shock extenders . Now the ride is not the greatest when hauling my whole family and luggage in the back . Will these shocks help me by giving me more rear end support or should I go work belltech???

[@theblackhawkmechanic]

looking for some for my 95 dakota but for the front, tried stock and skyjacker but they still seem too wimpy for having a v8, but looks like 95 f-150 ones will fit! similar stroke and dimensions, great vid, looks like these shocks put in some work

[@Caleb_Olson]

Dude, the driver's side "wingnut thing" broke when I was trying to break it loose. That thing was a bear to get a wrench on since there's virtually no clearance on that side and the nut was spinning in place. Had to cut the head off the bolt and hammer-punch it out. Auto parts store didn't have a new "wingnut thing" so I just put a regular flange nut on the new shock. Not sure why they didn't make the mounting bracket more open like the passenger side. Got it tightened down using a "crow's foot" wrench. I really like how the Monroe load adjusting shocks look & feel. Thanks for the video - more Dakota videos on your channel please! :-)

[@walg4344]

Caleb Olson that suck brother glad you were able it get it off

[@MrBilly1965]

Great video and your honest opinion on them,I'm not sure if I like the looks of instability when you should the off road view, as to a solid piston shock as better then stock replacement one's...

[@Magnum5.9360]

I never knew which shocks would be a perfect match for the front if you’re running these in the rear

[@Meche697]

Shackles? Bought a used 2008 beatem up .. and a hole through the bed. New shocks going in too

[@user-zp3hf5rd7w]

Wich way are they go ? Aluminum crown pice up or down?

[@bradspringer4322]

Did you notice a difference between when the shock was upside down vs when you flipped it back? I have these on my 96 ram they’ve been on there about 5 years and I just barely noticed recently they’re upside down and I’m getting issues on dirt roads with the trucks being very unstable and I didn’t know if the shocks being upside down would be causing it.

[@walg4344]

No, I cant say I noticed any difference is ride performance

[@sam6stringestrada31]

I bought these $98 for the rear set waiting for the dreaded install tho

[@JS-xr9ri]

About the music in your video, May you share the artist names and song titles? Also, the dealership says the wing nut is discontinued so they gave me a regular nut like the one used at the lower part of the shock which I find difficult to install at the top part, do you know where I can find a wing nut now-a-days? I’m looking to get different tires on my 2011 Dakota, May you share which tires and rim size you got on the truck?

[@michaelabernathy1527]

Do I need to Jack up the truck ?

[@ramvan2284]

so, I am in need of load assist. Not sure if Ill do airbags, spring assist shocks or leaf assist.... Its been a few years since you installed these, what do you think? I have 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4 slt 4.7L

[@walg4344]

Love them still have them on my truck they work great just added a leveling kit and they work well with it

[@Jumbojt]

Can they be adjusted to a light weight vehicle? I would put them on a buggy (500 kg) but dont know if they gonna be too hard?

[@walg4344]

There not adjustable but doesn’t mean you can put them on a buggy, depending how hard off roading and jumping your doing might be a little bouncy on the street

[@Jumbojt]

@@walg4344 whats the bushing mount width? And mount hole diameter?

[@walg4344]

The width is an 1 & 1/2 and bolt diameter slightly over 3/8 or 7/16.

[@Jumbojt]

@@walg4344 Thank you.

[@sam6stringestrada31]

Do you have a rear sway bar I'm asking because I didn't see one

[@walg4344]

No I don't have the rear sway bar

[@shawncollins8015]

How much more did it raise the truck up

[@walg4344]

about 1/2 inch

[@tunerprosi]

So how were these shocks off road was it comfortable not too stiff?

[@walg4344]

Taylor Worley they were really comfortable off road not stiff and absorbed the bumps well and not too still while driving on paved roads were your bouncing everywhere

[@tunerprosi]

Tinker Garage ok well I’m in the market for shocks, my pick up is lifted 3 1/2 inches in front and stuck height in the rear with 35 inch tires I’m just looking for good manners on and off road shocks and I liked the idea of it helping the ride height as well I just didn’t want it to stiff of road cuz right now I got old shocks front and back and I’m bouncing all over off road.

[@solarfry]

Does anybody use these shocks to level truck empty port to starboard (left to right)? All I ever. See is the install with no regard to leveling. Id like to see it leveled.

[@ottomenendez9589]

I installed on my 1978 camaro but maybe I did something wrong now jump to much when I pass any hole

[@ottomenendez9589]

Do anybody know about it

[@ZjOverlander]

Do you feel like you gained any lift

[@walg4344]

A little, but I noticed it was more of a stiffer ride on the streets and better off road

[@aaronpino1]

How's the ride with normal highway use?

[@walg4344]

Still rides good not as stiff as I thought it would , when I first bought them I though that it would be extremely stiff and bounce a lot but no there good

[@aaronpino1]

@@walg4344 thank you so much. I was on the fence about it.

[@franciscoroman205]

did it add any height to the back of the truck

[@walg4344]

A small amount if any, returned to stock height sense the old shocks were shot

[@franciscoroman205]

Nice and how old where the last shock you had on ?

[@s99614]

They are sold as a pair???

[@walg4344]

Yes

[@deepriver6155]

I think they are upside down!

[@walg4344]

Yep fixed it a day later lol

[@tallmex96]

I’ve never once did suspension on the floor, I use a 2.5ft jack lmao.

[@user-zp3hf5rd7w]

Wich way are they go ? Aluminum crown pice up or down?

[@walg4344]

Up

[@user-zp3hf5rd7w]

Wich way are they go ? Aluminum crown pice up or down?

[@walg4344]

I placed them up on top