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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Do I need new shocks?
So my 2003 7.3 f350 has 92K on it now. Do I need new shocks due to age? If so what shocks do you recommend. It is not lifted and has 285's on it.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Yes you do! 92k is far past the design life of your factory origs. I recommend Bilstien lifetime warranty and excellent product
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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I had those shocks on my old 99 and were sort of pricey? Are there any in a higher than average shock that could be purchased at say a Lee Schwab or Firestone dealer, etc that you could recommend?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Did you try http://www.eshocks.com/ ? Free ship.. no sales tax..
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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You will never buy them again and you will improve tire wear with the bilstiens so if you look at it that way they are the best bargain on the market!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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If you have to ask "Do I need new shocks" then the answer is Yes.

This also applies to drinking and driving "Am I too drunk to drive" .. Yes
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Thanks for the advise guys. Sounds like the 8 year oem's are not good. Sorry for the ignorance regarding the matter. Guess its time for the Bilsteins....
 
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No worries. No question is a dumb question! Thats what we are all here for. Everyone has asked simple questions before
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Go with Ranchos. 4wheelonline has them cheap right now.
 
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The Rancho RS5000 series any good?
 
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Do not even measure up to bilstein
 
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Sorry for the Semi Hijack, but do you need a different size shock if your truck is leveled? Im about to order shocks and want to make sure I get the right ones
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Usually not but some times it can be beneficial ie. How much did the level actually raise you? Compared to how relaxed your suspension was? Will you be doing any heavy off road driving? Snow plowing? Cab-over camper? Any of those would compel me to order my shocks in the length over of the leveling kit, as the travel may be nessecary to maintain proper control!
 
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Go with Ranchos. 4wheelonline has them cheap right now.
Every Rancho shock I've used has been less than average. I've lost faith in them. Bilsteins are a greater upgrade.
 
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Go with Ranchos. 4wheelonline has them cheap right now.
Good parts are never cheap, and cheap parts are never good!
 
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