I've had this truck for a few months now and I think it still has the originals after 90k miles. I love this truck, it's a 4x2 with a 302 and auto tranny. Anyone recommend some good shocks for her?

I used to own a 2005 F150 Supercrew Lariat and sold it a few years ago. I missed it a lot but decided to get a truck with an 8 ft bed. I found my new baby which was built right down the street from me in Norfolk VA.

Thanks!

 

I replaced all 4 of mine with Monroe Reflex's. They sure make the truck ride better than the originals, but still doesn't ride like a Cadillac.

 

Depends on the ride you're looking for. My dad likes his super plush, so we put Bilsteins on his 01 F350. I like mine to ride 'like a truck', so I put KYB Monomax shocks on it. Love em.

Mike

 

Bilsteins if you have the coin

 

i just put the Bilsteins under mine......boy they are nice.wasn't really sure how they could be worth so much extra money,but turns out they are.great ride improvement even for a hd truck.they must make an f150 ride like a real dream.

 

I will chime in on the Bilstein wagon. I've used them for years on various cars and trucks, and have always been really pleased with their performance across such a broad spectrum. They transformed the ride and handling on my 2wd ranger, they provide a sharper handling experience on my Porsche over the stock setup while still being comfortable, and they tamed the ride on my F350.

To try something new, I put KYB momomax on my 03 F150, and I'm very disappointed. They are a bit harsh at low speed, and have wallow at higher speeds. Plus, if I hit undulations at speed, the front end will do a little bouncing. I've had them on for almost 5 months, and I still think of swapping them for Bilstein's, or even any Gabriel/Monroe shock, when I can afford it. The only time I think they do well is when I'm on rough fire roads at around 20-30mph.

 

Lots of great replies. Thanks again, I'll check out all of the brands mentioned.