1981 Dodge Ram 50 Suspension Parts

Essential 1981 Dodge Ram 50 Suspension Parts

Rare Parts – Control Arm Shaft Kit (Part No.RP17019)

Control Arm Shaft Kit

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$115.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Improves steering response
  • Complete kit for 1 arm
  • Heat treated steel bushings OR torsional rubber bushings
  • Reduces vibration
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Shaft Kit (Part No.RP16533)

Control Arm Shaft Kit

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$107.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Improves steering response
  • Complete kit for 1 arm
  • Heat treated steel bushings OR torsional rubber bushings
  • Reduces vibration
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.59089)

Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber

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$35.49
Monroe® Gas-Matic truck shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic light trucks and vans
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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KYB – Excel-G Shock Absorber (Part No.L400019805KYX)

Excel-G Shock Absorber

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$58.41
The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit shock absorber is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Restores a vehicle’s originally designed handling and control

Product Features:
  • Direct fit application for ease of installation
  • Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions
  • Components and valving are designed specifically for each application
  • The best choice to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions
  • Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE
  • Coverage for domestic and import cars, trucks, vans, minivans, and SUVs
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Rancho – RS5000 Shock Absorber (Part No.RS5118)

RS5000 Shock Absorber

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$66.99
The shock that started it all! Rancho® RS5000 series has been the shock of choice for light trucks and sport utility vehicles since 1985. Available for stock and lifted applications, RS5000 is ideal for on and off-road use, at an affordable price.

Product Features:
  • Ten-stage velocity sensitive valving – Provides tuning specific for each vehicle
  • 5/8-in. (16mm) diameter piston rod (select applications) – Adds strength and durability. Size varies by application.
  • 1 3/8-in. (35mm) diameter piston (select applications) – Ensures performance in any environment
  • Protective boot included – Protects the shock rod and oil seal
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Dorman – Help – Upper Control Arm Bumper (Part No.31053)

Upper Control Arm Bumper

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$10.99
This suspension control arm bumper is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
  • Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
  • Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bumper (Part No.RP16604)

Control Arm Bumper

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$40.49
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Skyjacker – Hydraulic, Twin Tube, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Non-Adjustable, Single (Part No.B8558)

Hydraulic, Twin Tube, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Non-Adjustable, Single

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$69.99
The performance specific internal components of Skyjacker shocks respond to the on- and off-road conditions instantly. Whether you are going over rough or smooth terrain at slow or fast speeds, the true velocity sensitive valving produces a stable, controlled level of resistance for better handling, improved stability, and maximum comfort. The technological innovations of these durable, long lasting shocks from Skyjacker(R) deliver a noticeable advantage over the original equipment and other shock dampeners. Skyjacker shock absorbers deliver a safe, comfortable ride with improved handling and stability. They keep the tires in contact with the terrain and put you in control of the road ahead.

Product Features:
  • Twin Tube Construction
  • Advanced Foam-Cell Technology
  • Vehicle Specific Multi-Stage Valving
  • Increased Fluid Capacity For MAX Heat Dissipation
  • 360 Degree Arc-Welded End Mount And 180 Degree Directional Mounting
  • Chrome Plated Shaft And Sintered Iron Piston
  • Comes With Black Boot
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Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37029)

OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber

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$56.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
  • 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.344044)

Gas Shock

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$47.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock For Trucks
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37073)

OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber

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$93.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
  • 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.5.2103G)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$41.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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MOOG – Leaf Spring Bushing (Part No.SB344)

Leaf Spring Bushing

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$23.79
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to provide long life and dependability
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.5.2103R)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$41.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.5.3102G)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$25.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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MOOG – Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit (Part No.K9430)

Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit

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$54.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG control arm bushings deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Made from high-quality elastomer compounds for durability and ride performance
  • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to match or exceed OE requirements
  • RIGOROUS TESTING — Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on
  • Metal rib design helps lock the inner tube within frame pocket
  • Metal surfaces are phosphate coated for corrosion protection
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bush (Part No.RP18826)

Control Arm Bush

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$7.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.RP17248)

Control Arm Bushing

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$109.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Belltech – 3 Inch Drop, Aluminum Blocks, With Blocks/ U Bolts/ Washers/ Nyloc Nuts (Part No.6200)

3 Inch Drop, Aluminum Blocks, With Blocks/ U Bolts/ Washers/ Nyloc Nuts

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$74.99
Belltech Lowering Blocks provide an inexpensive, easy to install way to lower your vehicle by increasing the distance between the leaf spring and the axle, effectively lowering the vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Extruded Aluminum Construction
  • Fits Most Mini/Mid-Size Trucks W/ 3 Inch Axle Tube
  • Lowering Blocks Are Designed To Lower The Rear Of Your Vehicle In 1,2 Or 3 Inch Increments
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Dorman – Control Arm (Part No.L2000683849DOR)

Control Arm

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$128.48
Rigorously tested for sustained, secure performance by a team of product and quality engineers, Dorman’s Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly is designed for passenger safety. Dorman’s industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability, and agile handling.

Product Features:
  • Ball joints and bushings included for a complete installation, saving time and labor (where applicable)
  • Direct replacement for a trouble-free installation
  • Steel, iron or aluminum construction ensures durability
  • Powder-coated or painted for long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance
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Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.521-310)

Suspension Control Arm

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$102.99
This suspension control arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
  • Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
  • Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity
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Dorman – Control Arm (Part No.L2000683850DOR)

Control Arm

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$87.71
Rigorously tested for sustained, secure performance by a team of product and quality engineers, Dorman’s Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly is designed for passenger safety. Dorman’s industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability, and agile handling.

Product Features:
  • Ball joints and bushings included for a complete installation, saving time and labor (where applicable)
  • Direct replacement for a trouble-free installation
  • Steel, iron or aluminum construction ensures durability
  • Powder-coated or painted for long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance
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Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.521-309)

Suspension Control Arm

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$102.99
This suspension control arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
  • Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
  • Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity
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1981 Dodge Ram 50 Suspension Parts

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Popular Monroe Suspension Parts

You’ll find popular Monroe brand products across Shocks and Struts. All are waiting to get your 1981 Dodge Ram 50 back on the road. Some of the top-rated Monroe products in these categories are:
OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
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OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
Rear Shock and Struts
Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
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Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts

FAQs for 1981 Dodge Ram 50 Suspension Parts

What are the most purchased Suspension Parts for the 1981 Dodge Ram 50?

Out of 14 Suspension Parts for the 1981 Dodge Ram 50, the most popular in our inventory are:
Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
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Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
Upper Control Arm Bumper
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Upper Control Arm Bumper
Lower Control Arm Bumpers
Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
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Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts