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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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How to Take Care of Your Dodge Dakota Shock Absorber & Strut Assembly
With a big and burly Dodge truck, it has been a major requirement to reinforce its suspension geometry with equally capable parts. These parts should perform at par to expectations from trucks while being able to provide ample cornering ability. This has been the challenge for the Dodge Dakota shock absorber & strut assembly, which has been developed to improve your overall experience on pick-up trucks. Gone are the days when these workhorses lack the driver and passenger comfort that cars offer. This element is integrated into the idea of a sturdy and reliable vehicle that can perform utilitarian tasks. But in order to ensure that your Dodge Dakota continues to perform to expectation, you should know how to take care of its suspension too. Here are some tips on how to take care of your Dodge Dakota shock absorber & strut assembly.
- Regularly check the condition of your suspension parts.
Regular visits to your suspension expert can help you keep your shock absorber and strut assembly in good shape. You and your mechanic can do some troubleshooting in the garage which can help identify the current condition of your shocks and strut. Once properly evaluated, you can subject your suspension system to its regular adjustments and tuning.
- Keep an eye for loose mounting components.
Keeping a close eye for any loose components in your suspension system is a preventive measure that you should apply to the entire vehicle. Retightening the bolts and nuts that connect your suspension to the chassis reduces unwanted motion. These motions can induce excess stress that wears out your shocks and strut at a faster rate.
- Drive in well-paved roads as often as you can.
Driving through well-paved roads can improve the lifespan of your shock absorber. The less it is exposed to nasty bumps and rattles, the less stressed it is for a longer period of time. The stress incurred from the violent movement will wear out your shock's capability faster and may even damage it on the spot. So drive carefully and be smart with the routes you take.
- Do not load equipment beyond your truck's weight limitation.
This is often taken for granted. While trucks are built to be strong, you should not go beyond their weight limit. Doing so can bust your shocks.
The pick-up truck was not really meant to handle like race cars on the road. If we would take a look back at its history, it was equipped with heavy-duty leaf springs to accommodate heavy loads that are essential to keep the enterprise working. The utilitarian framework of the pick-up truck has been very evident throughout the decades. But as the truck became more integrated into the American lifestyle, some improvements were made to its ride comfort. Gone were the days when trucks offered a very bumpy ride that made its passengers, and even the drive, dizzy. Gone also are the days when trucks can't make decent turns on the road. These were the objectives when the likes of the Dodge Dakota shock absorber & strut assembly were designed. They improved the Dakota's ride and handling without sacrificing its utilitarian character. Here are some tips on troubleshooting these parts.
Take your truck to an open lot and try to drive in zigzag motion.
The strut assembly is meant to support your truck's lateral movement as you make your turns. This component helps your truck make snappy turns without the risk of inducing a fish tail. If your truck seems to be sloppy in these kinds of turns, then it might be a sign that there is something wrong with your strut assembly. You can draw comparisons with before and after videos of trucks that are equipped with strut bars.
Accelerate to a safe speed then suddenly hit the brakes. Note your truck's reaction.
Using this test can point out a few symptoms of problems with your shocks. When you accelerate up to a certain safe speed then hit the brakes, it would be a natural tendency for your truck to come to a stop with its nose slightly pointing to the ground. However, you should note if your truck takes a longer time to stop or if it dips more than usual. More often than not, these are signs of busted shocks. Have it checked by your trusted suspension expert and get an evaluation.
Feel your steering wheel for any unusual vibrations.
Unusual vibrations on your steering wheel may be caused by your shocks reacting abnormally. This may be because your shocks have already been worn out. Be careful when this symptom manifests when you are driving.
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