# Rancho 97-04 Dodge Dakota Rear RS5000X Shock

BUILT TO LAST -- Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area

-   BUILT TO LAST -- Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
-   STRONG AND DURABLE -- Features a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, 35mm sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity and polyvinyl protective boot
-   HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES -- Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
-   SMOOTH PERFORMANCE -- Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
-   MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL -- Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
-   IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE -- Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
-   MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE -- Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
-   REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
-   BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Rancho’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

1985-2005

Chevrolet

Astro

Base

1985-1995

Chevrolet

Astro

CL

1985-1995

Chevrolet

Astro

CS

1996-2005

Chevrolet

Astro

LS

1987-2005

Chevrolet

Astro

LT

1997-2004

Dodge

Dakota

Base

1998-2003

Dodge

Dakota

R/T

1997-2004

Dodge

Dakota

SLT

2004

Dodge

Dakota

SLT Plus

1997-2004

Dodge

Dakota

Sport

2004

Dodge

Dakota

Sport Plus

2002,2004

Dodge

Dakota

SXT

1999-2001

Dodge

Durango

Base

1999-2003

Dodge

Durango

SLT

1999-2000,2002-2003

Dodge

Durango

SLT Plus

2000,2002-2003

Dodge

Durango

Sport

2003

Dodge

Durango

SXT

1985-1997,2003-2005

GMC

Safari

Base

1993

GMC

Safari

GT

1985-1987,1995-2002

GMC

Safari

SL

1985-2005

GMC

Safari

SLE

1987-2005

GMC

Safari

SLT

1985-1990,1994-1998

GMC

Safari

SLX

## Details

- **Price:** 157.1 CAD
- **Vendor:** Rancho
- **Type:** Shocks and Struts

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 157.10 CAD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Standard Auto Part](https://www.standardautopart.com/products/rancho-97-04-dodge-dakota-rear-rs5000x-shock-1)
> Updated: 2026-07-01