Ok girl friend complains my truck make s her chest hurt from all the bouncing, and she cant drink her diet coke in the bottle cause the bouncing makes it go flat,, I know the factory shocks are junk, but who really does make the best shock for a smooth ride on a 4x4 superduty. I have played with air pressure on the 305's i had put on and that makes no difference, just a bouncy 4x4 truck.. So i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on shocks. I mainly tow my bass boat everyday as i am a Professional Fishing guide, but my towing is a very short distance of about 1 mile to the boat ramp. I do some off roading during deer season. So is there a good all around shock for the superduty that wont make my girlfriends chest hurt? After 30,000 miles i'm sure the factory shocks are shot, though they dont seem to be leaking, we all know factory shocks are junk.

 

Try Rancho 9000's. They have 5 settings on them. I think they are about $70-$80 each.

Les

 

A NICE SET OF RANCHOS AND AN ADD A LEAF ALL THE WAY AROUND TO STIFFEN UP THOSE STOCK RUBBERBAND SPRINGS. YOU ALSO GET 2" OF LIFT OUT OF IT!

 

Tried that on my 96 f-250 4x4 and the ride was worse, a 2" lift would be great with me, but the ride is my main focus right now. I know its time for new shocks, just not sure which ones make for the best ride..

 

Don't know the answer, but have the same question and wish you'd post the answer if/when you find one. thanks

 

Well if i ever get an answer, or a solution i will sure post it. One of my buddies suggested a Brest Reduction for my gilrfriend, i think he had been drinking or something, or maybe just lost his mind.....!

 

Well, I'd actually been thinking that you could offer a soothing massage after every truck ride to take care of it! ;-)

Ordered 8/14/2001, Delivery scheduled for 10/1/2001:
2002 F-250 2WD CC Lariat Short Bed. Red/Parchment. V-10, Auto, 3.73LS. Chrome steps, cab lights, powered tow mirrors, captain's chairs.

 

Obviously, your "buddy" ain't too good of a buddy if he'd suggest that solution! NO WAY. (I'd walk first)

 

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem here, but I hate the idea of switching to a Honda Accord just for the girl's sake! What year is yours Mr. Bass? I have an 86 F-250 HD 4x4, and you feel everything! I almost feel bad seeing her sitting there, her whole body jerking violently at every bridge gapping. Being it is a Heavy Duty, I know I'll probably never get a smooth ride form her, she was designed to rip trees and haul heavy loads. I could deflate my tires a bit. I just put new Gabriel VST's on the front, haven't done the back yet. They helped a tiny bit from the stock shocks, but not much. They were only $25 a piece, but claim to be just as good as premium brand shocks. I would think the add-a-leaf would only stiffen suspension. Help me someone, I hate to see the lady in pain!

Ryan