[Sparky68]

I know there are some threads discussing this
issue, but most are a bit dated and while informative,
i'm still in the dark.

So my wife took her 2018 durango in for shocks
the other day, and they couldn't source OEM
replacements. It of course has the Sachs Nivomat
level loading shocks. THey called the local dodge
dealer, and they said the only ones they could find
in their system were up in Missouri (we're in Arkansas),
and they had ONE in stock, MAYBE, and it was almost
600 dollars.

The mechanic we go to is fairly good, but busy, so
they weren't prepared to delve into this rabbit hole,
but said if we could find something.. They'd gladly
install them.

I'm not really finding anything, the 52830 Sachs are
out of stock everywhere I look. The LL Shocks for
the AWD Sports package on RockAuto are out of
stock for 2018. I see where newer models still use
these self leveling shocks, but will theyfit?

Are there any after market options for self leveling
shocks that are in stock? Not 500-600 bucks each?

I've read about converting to conventional shocks,
what would my best options be and what would I
need? Its a bit frustrating, and any guidance would
be much appreciated.

Thank you kindly!

 

[Sparky68]

https://www.partsgeek.com/fks8kwg-dodge-durango-shock-absorber.html and I've seen these, I have no experience with partsgeek, nor any idea if these would work.

 

[NonToxic]

This is insane. I thought well, maybe it's just that dealer zone with low inventory. Heck no. I plugged in my zip code, I plugged in the 3 different WD interchange groups, I plugged in various suspension codes. I found one pair, but couldn't get the part numbers to agree (I was comparing late Pursuit with early SSV).

I found singles, but no pairs, for the 2014-2020 interchange group. I found singles, but no pairs, for the same Jeep WK interchange group. I went to Sachs (apparently they're part of ZF now) and came up dry. For sure, they used Sachs Nivomats through 2020. Id have to look at my notes on the 2021+ squads; it's possible they switched vendors, but it wouldn't matter for our purposes here, that's the newer interchange group. Yours are Sachs, and they didn't list any shocks, just shock mounts.

I would ask the dealer if there's a production date for any of the back-orders. If Sachs isn't listing any in their catalog, my guess would be no. Your only option, at that point, would be to get on Car-Part and look for a pair of super low-mile used Nivomats. You'll most likely find them in an SSV model, and you can use the 2014-2020 interchange group/range.

This begs the question - How the hell does this car company stay in business???

 

[Josh0726]

I am running these Eibach rear shocks on mine. I don’t tow much and have lowering springs and other suspension components installed as well. I am just sharing as an option if you are unable to source LL shocks. If you do any towing, stick with the LL.

Pro-Truck Sport Shock (Rear)

Eibach engineers, manufactures, and sells the highest quality performance aftermarket suspension products in the world.

eibach.com

 

[Sparky68]

Thanks, thats an option at least. But my wife has been paying off a trailer for light hauling
so.. Yeah. Thats a wrinkle.

But a friend of mine who works at a chevy dealer up in Missouri offered to run next door to the
dodger dealer, run the VIn and see what they could turn up. They told him that there are over
140 dealers with those shocks on back order, and there has been no word from MOPAR
as to when they might make more.

So very encouraging!

 

[Josh0726]

That does not sound promising.