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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Well it was time to do shocks on my 03 f350 5.4 srw. I know most are running bilsteins and rancho 9000s but I just couldn't justify the $ on those since since I'm rarely off road and don't tow much. I do carry contractor size loads of roof shingles and lumber etc etc. I went with skyjacker nitro 8000s. I've been running them for a week or so and I'm very impressed. Stiff but nice upgrade from stock. I've done lots of shocks on other trucks and cars and really never saw a noticeable improvement in ride quality. I did on mine! My stocks also had 90k on em. Lol. Anyways if u don't want to drop 400 on shocks try out skyjackers. They have a rebate running till the end of the month also. I got fronts and rears for 165$ and I just sent in my 35$ rebate.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Thats awesome thanks for the info. I was looking at them too because they were so cheap, glad to hear the performance is good too.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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i was thinking of going with them too..i have 193xxx on the stock ranchos
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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They def have a stiff feel. But I like that "tight" front end ride. I love em. Sharp looking too. Hit below the boot with fluid film after install cause that brilliant white turns to brilliant rust in no time where I live. Hey bigblue - swampscott Ma? I'm on Lynn shore drive.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Yup, its the time of year now its nice to live on the coast, might spend all summer cleaning the rust off the truck though

P.S. LOVE fluid film
 

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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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installed my nitro 8000 about two months ago and i absolutely love them! for the money you cant beat them, plus off road they really can take a hit and handle it
 
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installed my nitro 8000 about two months ago and i absolutely love them! for the money you cant beat them, plus off road they really can take a hit and handle it
I installed the nitro 8000 in march an i love them theres no bottoming out on the front thay are firm.
 
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