mrtgraz1, my Challenger actually has all of the brackets to install shocks. However, the shocks were never there. Shortly after I bought this unit, I had TrailAir Equa-flex equalizers installed. Since then, I have learned by working for the competition that, as long as the standard steel "T" bar equalizer is replaced with the TrailAir or Dexter E-Z Flex is installed, shocks are not needed.
My experience is that, shocks get in the way when making a sharp turn and end up rubbing the inside of the sidewall of the tire causing premature blow-out. Also, with some of the China bombs most manfacturers are installing, I have seen more than my share of cases where a buldge developes on the inside sidewall of the tire and as the unit moves down the road and the tire rotates, the buldge hits the shock and in a very short time frame, you have a catasrophic blow-out that is going to cause several thousand dollars worth of repair.
I can recall there was one occasion where I went to the parts department and was playing with a brand new shock. These shocks were manufactured by Monroe. I soon discovered that you could push and pull the plunger in and out with your pinky fingers. What is that all about?
So, IMHO.....don't install shocks. You will get a much better ride with TrailAir or Dexter E-Z Flex or, Moryde than you will from shocks. And........they will do basically the same thing.
As a side note everyone, if you see "cupping" on your tires, that is a balancing issue....not an issue shocks will correct.
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