About this guide
A 1998 Ram 1500 needs shocks matched to 2WD or 4WD, axle position and lift height. These are position-specific catalogue products, not universal truck shocks; confirm cab, suspension and measured travel before purchase.
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The picks, in detail
Monroe Gas-Magnum 34776 Front
Front shock listed for 1998 Ram 1500 2WD.
- front
- 1998 2WD
- part 34776
- specific fitment
- not 4WD
Monroe Gas-Magnum 34777 Rear
Rear shock listed for 1998 Ram 1500 2WD.
- rear
- 1998 2WD
- part 34777
- specific fitment
- not 4WD
Monroe OESpectrum 37102 Front
Front OESpectrum listing for 1998 Ram 1500 2WD.
- front
- 1998 2WD
- part 37102
- position stated
- not a set
Monroe OESpectrum 37105 Rear
Rear OESpectrum listing for 1998 Ram 1500 2WD.
- rear
- 1998 2WD
- part 37105
- position stated
- not a set
Monroe Gas-Magnum 34778 Front
Front Gas-Magnum shock listed for 1998 Ram 1500 4WD.
- front
- 1998 4WD
- part 34778
- 4WD listing
- not 2WD
Monroe OESpectrum 37104 Front
Front OESpectrum listing for 1998 Ram 1500 4WD.
- front
- 1998 4WD
- part 37104
- 4WD fitment
- front only
Monroe Monro-Matic Plus 32279 Front
Front shock listing for 1998 Ram 1500 4WD.
- front
- 1998 4WD
- part 32279
- specific part
- front only
KYB MonoMax 565015 Front
Tire Rack lists this front MonoMax for the 1998 Ram 1500 Club Cab 2WD.
- front
- Club Cab 2WD
- part 565015
- cab/drive specified
- not all body styles
KYB MonoMax 565016 Rear
The matching rear MonoMax listing for the 1998 Ram 1500 Club Cab 2WD.
- rear
- Club Cab 2WD
- part 565016
- position identified
- not 4WD
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Monroe Gas-Magnum 34776 Front | Monroe Gas-Magnum 34777 Rear | Monroe OESpectrum 37102 Front | |
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| Price | $67–$80 | $70–$85 | $64–$80 |
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Buying tips
- Do not combine 2WD and 4WD numbers.
- Lifted trucks require measured travel.
- A steering damper is not a suspension shock.
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