I am looking to buy replacement shocks for my 1977.5 F250 4x4. Its been a few years and the marketplace has changed.

Some quick internet searches found Skyjacker, Superlift, and Rough Country still offer shocks for a 6" lift using factory shock mounts.

Does any one have some good advice? or other options to consider?

Thanks.

 

I get along with the Skyjacker ones on my 6" lifted 79 F250 just fine.

 

I get a big company discount through Monroe shocks and still have no idea what would fit my 79 F250

I guess I need to start doing more research as well

It seams like it would be much easier then it turns out to be

 

What are the upper and lower shock mounts? I had a really hard time finding front shocks with stud mount top and bottom for a 4" lift. You may want to start looking at full spec sheets and go by top mount, bottom mount and length rather than someone's suggestion of a shock that is suppose to work. I went to into 4 wheel parts and they wouldn't even believe me about what I needed/had. I had to walk out when they told me they couldn't get me shocks until I changed the shock mounts

 

Front Shock. 1978 F250 4x4, 6" Lift



Rear Shock, 1978 F250 4x4, 6" Lift

 

Note 1: Yes, I plan to keep the original-factory shock mounts

Note 2: With the 6" lift it becomes a "custom shock" and normal parts stores do not sell anything close the the needed travel length, compression to retro fit. I checked several websites and the Monroe shock master data sheets.

Seems like Skyjacker, Super Lift, and Rough Country are the last providers of this item.

Option B. Change the shock mounts, custom fab so that a factory size shock from another vehicle would would and thus be available in any parts store.

 

Yes looks like a standard/OEM mount set up shock (stud and stud on the front) and (top stud and bottom bolt) on the rear.

The rear looks to me a custom leaf pack, because even on a Skyjacker 6" you have to reuse the OEM block and the rear block does not look OEM height.

I also see rear disk brakes and what looks like traction or ladder bar axle brackets, nice.

 

You wouldn't happen to have the skyjacker rear shock part number would you Rich? Been awhile since I ordered the ones for my other 79.

 

Ain't gonna matter much. It's still gonna ride like a covered wagon unless the springs are flexy.

 

Skyjacker part # for a 6" lift kit REAR shock. N8059 - Nitro Shock Absorber

 

Very good eyes.. Yes the rear springs are 100% custom. I had them made in 1998 by a spring shop. They ride like a lumber wagon. I see alot of companies out there now who offer "flexible" springs. Times are better..

Deaver Spring | Leaf Springs, Suspension, 4x4 Off Roading
1967 - 1979 F250 leaf springs - front and rear

 

Ck out Atlas...they have the option to delete the rear block all together. 1973-1979 F250//F350 4x4 Atlas SuspensionAtlas Spring Company