i own a 93 f-150 4x4 ifs front suspension and a skyjacker 6" lift. my friend gave me a brand new set of front shocks, exctly the ones i have on there now. my question is where/how can i buy a dual shock mout bracket. there is already a shock stud on the axle so all i need is the bracket that holds the existing shock and coil spring. Thanx.
-Jason-

 

be careful when installing dual shocks. I have seen dual shock setups crack frames over time. I guess the shocks I saw were too stiff, or the wrong legnth. I know dual shock setups look cool, but if the shocks you have on now dampen the ride adequately, i imagine that doubling the dampening ability will create a harsh ride and i can see how that can lead to frame cracking. my advise is to purchase a dual shock setup from a reputable parts supplier, one with softer shocks made for a dual set up

cut me and i'll bleed ford blue
edenroadmaster

 

Wow I learned something today..


My 88 F150 4x4 came with factory Dual shocks.. I thought that was standard, I guess not.....

 

The dual shock set-up is part of the towing package. You can go down to a junk yard and pull the parts yourself fairly inexpensively.

 

You can have my old ones for $10 plus shipping. Send me a pm or something....

 

 

>The dual shock set-up is part of the towing package. You
>can go down to a junk yard and pull the parts yourself
>fairly inexpensively.


What else came with the towing package? I bought my truck used, so I have no Idea.

thanks.

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 14-Aug-02 AT 00:50 AM (EST)]thanx for all the replies, but are there any websites you can thin k of to help me out? thanx
-Jason-

 

When you get dual shock kits from lift companies they are specifically designed to have 2 shocks running together. you do not efectivally "double" the damping of the ride. If you add 2 shocks that are designed to be used in a single shock setup you will have a VERY harsh ride. Dual setups are rated lower individually so this does not happen. When you see triple kits, this is even more critical. Any engineers out there will now that "C" (a dampening constant) plays a large role in the equation for damped harmonic motion, which is a way to correlate suspension travel. That is why frames will crack when the dampening rate is doubled.

 

I'm sorry fella's but i have to disagree. Think of all the stress the frame has been through already! how would a couple of extra shocks make that much difference? i just don't see the logic! please correct me, however, if i am wrong! thanx
-Jason-

 

call a shock manufacturer tech line and ask them. they will tell u the same thing we did