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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Multiple shocks?

For my 92 F150 I have the stock shock on each tire but I would like to see if there is a kit out there that I could put two shocks on each front wheel. I've looked a little in the past for this but not much was out there if I remember right.

This would be for my 92 F150 in my signature.

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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The quad shock was a factory option, so you could go to a junkyard and get all the parts you need. You'll need a quad shock coil bucket and the bracket that goes under the front coil.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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The quad shock was a factory option, so you could go to a junkyard and get all the parts you need. You'll need a quad shock coil bucket and the bracket that goes under the front coil.
This is the cheapest way to do it. I got my buckets from the JY but ordered the lower shock mount from Ford. Only because all the lower mounts in the JY weren't worth putting on the scrap iron barge no less MY truck.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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The quad shock was a factory option, so you could go to a junkyard and get all the parts you need. You'll need a quad shock coil bucket and the bracket that goes under the front coil.
It was an option for my year? Regardless, I am not sure I'll be able to find them in a yard around here, I have never seen this at the yard near me.

Will still look though. In the event I can't find them, any part numbers or places I could call to follow up?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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I figured they all came with the lower mount. My truck has the lower shock mount, but single shock buckets. Been contemplating saving to swap in the dual shock buckets with stiffer shocks all around.
 
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It was an option for my year? Regardless, I am not sure I'll be able to find them in a yard around here, I have never seen this at the yard near me.

Will still look though. In the event I can't find them, any part numbers or places I could call to follow up?
It was an option for many, many years. Also look at Broncos as it seems to be a more common option on them for some reason.

I don't know of any company that makes an aftermarket kit. New parts from the Ford dealer would be hideously expensive. Try the junkyard before you write it off.
 
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What shocks are you running now?

Why are you considering dual front shocks?
 
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Originally Posted by khadma
What shocks are you running now?

Why are you considering dual front shocks?
I am running the Rancho RS9000 (the non-adjustable shocks). Since I have a MUCH, MUCH powerful motor, bigger tires, etc., I thought stabilizing the front won't hurt.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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What mods?

Tire size, engine, ETC?

Other suspension mods/lift?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by khadma
What mods?

Tire size, engine, ETC?

Other suspension mods/lift?
351W, 0.030 over, stock cam, forged aluminum pistons, Trick Flow twisted wedge heads, Edelbrock performer intake, headers, huge cam, blower, converted to MASS Air...basically made to go fast.

It has a 3" front, 4" rear Rancho lift put on in ~1998. 33" tires.
 
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So you have extended radius arms with the Rancho system?
 
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So you have extended radius arms with the Rancho system?

I do...they are red and attach to the frame. I can send a pic later but looks like you are familiar.
 
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Are you asking because these might create an issue with multiple shocks?
 
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If they are like my Pro Comp extended radius arms, it shouldn't. I have the mount for a dual shock setup without the dual shock spring bucket. The arms mount exactly like the normal Ford arms and the lower shock mount for the front shock mounts just like the stock system. I'll take a picture when I get home from class...
 
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I am wondering what exactly you are trying to accomplish.

I don't know if going through the trouble adding one more shock to each side

Will accomplish your goal.

The Rancho system is a good system, dated, but good.

Where do you feel your front suspension is lacking.

Steering, spring rate, etc.?
 
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