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Elder User
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: near Daytona
I agree with Bilsteins, just bought a set tonight at 4 Wheel Parts. Had them on order at ShockWarehouse.com and cancelled the order after waiting 6 weeks. Actually worked better for me though since I traded my truck while they were on order.
BuhBye F450, I'm relaxin'
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Plainville, MA
Wow!
Sorry, I had to...
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: SE Texas
The Monroe Reflex is a high quality shock, nothing like the generic "parts house" blue or yellow models. It's the same shock as the Rancho RSX, just has a different color paint. I put them on my work truck (2001 F150), and that truck has approx 170K miles driven on those shocks. Still work great, ride well, and handle well. I put the same thing on my old '98 F150 that I sold my dad a couple of years ago. I put them on that truck at 115K miles, and he's well over 260K now-same thing...No issues, still work well, ride good, and handle good. Recently put them on our 2005 4WD Excursion. MUCH better than the stock junk, handles well, rides a bit firm-although not abusive, and handles load well. I don't have any experience with the Pro Comp shocks, so I can't say anything about them.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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I had some Monroes on my truck and they died faster than they should have. I put some Procomps on and they are great. I think alot of how they last is simply how you drive, what you drive on, and how bad you beat them up.
I do not get off road and beat them up to often so the Procomps work well for me and they ride nice and smooth. It just depends on personal preference and what type of ride you are looking for.
That's just my 2 cents worth eventhough it may not even bee worth that much. lol
I do not get off road and beat them up to often so the Procomps work well for me and they ride nice and smooth. It just depends on personal preference and what type of ride you are looking for.
That's just my 2 cents worth eventhough it may not even bee worth that much. lol
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: FOLSOM CA
Wooow it was late but , no excuse though and no , not that many miles closer to 75,000 miles . What the He&& it was a long day and night and day again . The technology of shock valving in todays shocks are so much better than they were just 10yrs ago . The Bilsteins are very good , and I like the ability to ajust my rear shocks along with my air ride height , depending on load weight and road conditions as I travel down the road. 
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My shocks stink and I need some advice
I am brand new to the Ford Super Duty. Dogde convert. Anyway, I am really dissapointed on how my 07 250 rides. Currently it has Rancho Shocks. 5 days a week I'm on the interstate with no lodad at all. Weekends I normal pull the boat of my lowboy trailer loaded up. I read most of your discussions about Bilsteins and Procomp shocks. I just need a soft ride. Any help would be most appreciated.
BuhBye F450, I'm relaxin'
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Plainville, MA
I am brand new to the Ford Super Duty. Dogde convert. Anyway, I am really dissapointed on how my 07 250 rides. Currently it has Rancho Shocks. 5 days a week I'm on the interstate with no lodad at all. Weekends I normal pull the boat of my lowboy trailer loaded up. I read most of your discussions about Bilsteins and Procomp shocks. I just need a soft ride. Any help would be most appreciated.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Slatington, PA
I am brand new to the Ford Super Duty. Dogde convert. Anyway, I am really dissapointed on how my 07 250 rides. Currently it has Rancho Shocks. 5 days a week I'm on the interstate with no lodad at all. Weekends I normal pull the boat of my lowboy trailer loaded up. I read most of your discussions about Bilsteins and Procomp shocks. I just need a soft ride. Any help would be most appreciated.
New User
Joined: Oct 2010
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Like I said... I just couldn't resist! We all typo more than we care to admit, usually because it's about 2 hours after we should have been in bed!!! I do it all the time...
Don't forget what I said about Rancho earlier - if your truck is an FX4, they say Rancho but are not. Ford just licensed the Rancho name for the FX4's shocks! I've got Rancho RS9000XL's and they're awesome.
Don't forget what I said about Rancho earlier - if your truck is an FX4, they say Rancho but are not. Ford just licensed the Rancho name for the FX4's shocks! I've got Rancho RS9000XL's and they're awesome.
I'll get under there and check that out. With these newer trucks, has anyone had any front end stabiltyat 70-75 mph going over bridges and rough road surface. The first time I pulled my boat I darn near lost control of the truck. Thought it was going to shutter off the road for a few seconds. Scared my wife really bad.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Whittier, CA
I'll get under there and check that out. With these newer trucks, has anyone had any front end stabiltyat 70-75 mph going over bridges and rough road surface. The first time I pulled my boat I darn near lost control of the truck. Thought it was going to shutter off the road for a few seconds. Scared my wife really bad.
These trucks do have bump-steer pretty bad at times.
Check your steering stabilizer.
Make sure you are not unloading your front axle with too much tongue weight.
You can pretty much bet that dumping the OEM shocks is going to help at least some, if you also pay attention to the things above.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Whittier, CA
I think the OEM Rancho branded shocks are closer to actual Rancho that you guys like to admit. However, they are modeled after the Rancho 5000 series, and that series is simply too light for the Superduty. And I say that about the branded version, as well as the actual Rancho 5000 product. Stick with the 9000XL series if you go Rancho.