Does anyone know if the factory shocks are covered under warranty? I looked in the manual but it does not give a definitive answer. Mine aren't leaking but seem to wearing out. I have 17,000 mi on the truck. Second question, how much resistance should you feel by hand on these shocks? Thanks.

 

I think they will be fairly easy to compress. If they don't want to uncompress then you have a problem, or if they just shoot right back then you have a problem. With only 17k miles they should be okay.

 

they're covered under warranty...if they're bad

 

Would you really want more of the original crap shocks though?

 

Good point!

 

Since were on the subject i need a set of rear shocks but i have 3"s of lift in the rear, any suggestions because i purchased a set of nitro 8000 and they just clunked around.

 

The factory-supplied shocks are fairly low quality pieces. Don't expect them to last very long Mine were completely worn out by 16K miles. When I removed them I could easily compress and expand them by hand with no effort.

I replaced them with Bilsteins and it made a tremendous difference in the ride and handling.

 

just do the bounce test

get on your bumper and bounce up/down really hard...the truck should stop by the second bounce

 

If you need shocks, and don't necessarily have to have a certain brand, Monroe sells both the shocks and struts for the F150.
Very reasonable price and they do come with a lifetime warranty.

When they wear out, you return them to the local store where you bought them and you get free replacements.
I have done that. I walked in with old shocks and walked out with new ones.
No questions asked and no problems at all.

I am happy with them all the way around.

 

Brian, Were those Reflexs. I have been looking at those and they seem like a good shock for the money. I don't do any serious off-roading, just 4 wheel when tough conditions call for it. I do a lot of highway driving so am looking for comfort also. Thanks.

 

Yep, that would be them.
Nice bang for the buck IMO.
Should serve you well.