2008 Dodge Dakota Suspension Parts

Leaf Spring Shackle

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

Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Transfer Case Fluid is a full synthetic product meeting the performance needs for transfer cases recommending Ford XL-12 and GM Auto Trak II specifications or ATF fluids (DEX/MERC, ATF +4, etc).

Product Features:

• Recommended for use in most Ford, GM and FCA (Dodge, Jeep) models
• Formulated to help prevent gear wear and protect against rust and corrosion
• Formulated to deliver enhanced protection against deposits
• Helps provide better protection during extreme operating conditions

Quick Strut Kit

Introducing KYB’s superior quality Bump Stop/Bellows Kits for today’s consumer. The KYB Bump Stop/Bellows Kit provides the most effective protection program to ensure the longevity of your struts. The KYB Bellows / Dust Boot protects the piston rod from damage caused by debris (i.e. rocks, dust, dirt and stones), thus preventing premature strut failure. The kit consists of the following components: Bump Stop, Bellows Boot, Securing Ring and Cable Tie for secure mounting of your KYB protection kit.

Product Features:

• Made from premium quality cellular polyurethane
• The KYB Bump Stop Kit prevents the bottoming out of struts; ensuring a high level of protection and a longer strut life
• KYB Bump Stop Kits suit a variety of vehicle applications
• KYB Bump Stop Kits perfectly compliment KYB Struts

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
• Returns like-new steering
• Long-lasting performance
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Incorporates proven design and engineering features

This shock absorber mount bushing 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
• Widely applicable – suitable for use with upper shocks and/or sway bar end links
• Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
• Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity

MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.

Product Features:

• Protects spring and spring seat from damage
• Replacement helps to reduce noise
• Includes insulator and bearing

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

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

Ideal for light trucks that that tow or carry varying loads, Monroe load adjusting shocks include a heavy gauge calibrated spring that adjusts to road and weight conditions to provide extra control when operating conditions get more demanding.

Product Features:

• REDUCES SAG UNDER LOAD — Ideal for occasionally hauling or towing varying loads, heavy gauge, calibrated coil spring reduces sag when loaded up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Tuned specifically for each application, full-displaced valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide ride consistency
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and PTFE-banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride & Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration – On Most Applications
• 5/8 nitrocarburized rod for long service life.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Ideal for light trucks that that tow or carry varying loads, Monroe load adjusting shocks include a heavy gauge calibrated spring that adjusts to road and weight conditions to provide extra control when operating conditions get more demanding.

Product Features:

• REDUCES SAG UNDER LOAD — Ideal for occasionally hauling or towing varying loads, heavy gauge, calibrated coil spring reduces sag when loaded up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Tuned specifically for each application, full-displaced valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide ride consistency
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and PTFE-banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride & Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration – On Most Applications
• 5/8 nitrocarburized rod for long service life.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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

Our Air Command systems give customers the ability to conveniently adjust their air springs with the touch of a button thanks to our Air Command Air Compressor Kits. Our designs provide an instant air source to a vehicle air suspension system, giving users the freedom to adjust their air springs to accommodate different loads and road conditions from both inside and outside of the vehicle.

Product Features:

• The Easy To Read Digital Display Is Designed So You Can See It During The Day, But It Does Not Blind You At Night
• The Wireless Remote Utilizes A New Sleep Cycle And LED Display That Reduces Energy Use And Improves Battery Life
• Easy Installation

Designed to provide inflation control of your air helper springs. This kit will be an asset to your vehicle, meeting nearly all of your air supply needs.

Product Features:

• Designed To Provide Inflation Control Of Your Air Helper Springs
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 Pounds Per Square Inch Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

Complete Strut Assem

Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:

• QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
• GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
• EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
• CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
• COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:

• REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
• PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
• KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
• ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
• BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts

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 (when applicable) 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

Rigorously tested for sustained, secure performance by a team of product and quality engineers, Dorman’s Control Arm & 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

Designed for midsize and full-size trucks and vans, Monroe® Gas-Magnum® shock absorbers provide firm control without a harsh ride. With up to twice the fluid capacity of standard 1-in. bore shocks, they work more efficiently with less effort.

Product Features:

• DESIGNED FOR TRUCKS AND VANS — Engineered for hardworking full-size trucks and vans and features full-displaced valving on compression cycles to deliver controlled ride and handling
• BUILT TO LAST — Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod (non-dust shield units only) and sintered iron piston enhance durability for longer service life while self-lubricating fluid seal reduces friction against piston rod to reduce wear
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Larger bore and bigger 2-in. reserve tube work together to hold more oil for greater capacity to allow the shock to work efficiently for controlled ride and longer service life
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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
• To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5510
• Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb103

KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:

• The Highest Quality Replacement Strut Mount Available
• Optimizes Suspension Performance By Offering Original Equipment Quality Replacement Components Designed For Each Application
• Superior Rubber Reduces Noise, Vibration And Harshness
• Mount Bearings Provide Smoother Steering And Help Retain Front End Alignment
• Matched Grade Studs And Nuts