What Shocks?
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What Shocks?
Ive been looking at different shocks for my stock 06 2wd F350. It has Monroe shocks on it when I bought but they are pretty much shot. I doubt I could get the replaced under warranty. Has anyone use Daystar? Saw them on Autozones website. Made in US they seem good just not many reviews. I also saw the Bilsteins and Gabriels. The roads here in TX suck and a pretty rough. I dont want something that rides too rough... Just curious what you guys have done...
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Daniel
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Thanks
Daniel
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Any shock would be better than worn out. Did you check this thread at the top of the forum? Rancho 7000's Might be a good chance if you contact Rancho they may have a Christmas deal for you, worth a try. 
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Some of the parts stores will. The base Monroe-matics don't have the lifetime. The Sensatrac and Reflex do. If you have O'reilly stores around, just ask them if they will. They have for me before.
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I like the adjustable feature of my Rancho 9000XL's. I can switch between harshness levels depending on whether I am towing a lot at that moment or not. I didn't spring for the change on the fly from the cab option since I didn't need to change it all that often. The adjustment takes about two minutes start to finish and can be completed without getting under the truck.
They are awesome.
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They are awesome.
Ed
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Ive been looking at different shocks for my stock 06 2wd F350. It has Monroe shocks on it when I bought but they are pretty much shot. I doubt I could get the replaced under warranty. Has anyone use Daystar? Saw them on Autozones website. Made in US they seem good just not many reviews. I also saw the Bilsteins and Gabriels. The roads here in TX suck and a pretty rough. I dont want something that rides too rough... Just curious what you guys have done...
Let me know
Thanks
Daniel
Let me know
Thanks
Daniel
On stock height trucks, both 2WD and 4WD, I have used pretty much everything available, Gabriel, Monroe, Rancho, KYB, Old Man Emu (popular with the Super Duty crowd in Australia), and Bilstein 4600 series.
FWIW, The absolute best shock in my experience for the stock height Super Duties, have been the 4600's. In terms of driveability/ride, heavy tire/wheel assembly control over rough areas, and longevity. I have a set on a truck with 102k... on the shocks! And they still work excellent!
The owner is a friend of mine and he still is amazed at the longevity, and how well they work with all those miles on them (I am too really).
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I like the adjustable feature of my Rancho 9000XL's. I can switch between harshness levels depending on whether I am towing a lot at that moment or not. I didn't spring for the change on the fly from the cab option since I didn't need to change it all that often. The adjustment takes about two minutes start to finish and can be completed without getting under the truck.
They are awesome.
Ed
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They are awesome.
Ed
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The ones I have are Monroe Magnums. They are lifetime too...
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I have a set of 9000XL nice shock the only time i play with adjustments is when I'm towing. I pick them up couple years ago on sale for $299 plus a $100 rebate from Rancho. Pretty reasonable at $50 each.
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That sounds like the same deal I hopped onto, Rick. It comes around periodically. The shocks were an incredibly easy install and, combined with the RAS system made all the difference in the stability of the ol' Excursion hooked to a 33' travel trailer.
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I have to say that the Bilstein 5100's I installed a few weeks ago are a vast improvement over the stock FX4 option shocks. A much more controlled ride at all times and no more axle hop over bumps while turning. I've used Monroes before on other vehicles but all the positives I heard about Bilstein made me go for them. I'm sure there are others, perhaps it boils down to what's on sale.