Suspension questions
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Suspension questions
I'm in the lawn business and just got into arborist.
I will be putting some heavy loads on my truck.
It's a ford f150 4.7ltr I think?.....
4.2 I don't know tho.
2doors guess is the cheapest version.
Well I got two blown shocks on the driver side.
Planning to lift up the back 2 inches and install some new shocks.
Just want to get the best per buck. Not the most expensive.
Question:
Is there any brand I should consider for shock absorbers?
For heavy loads?
Now before some one ask why I'm lifting the back side only is due to
My trailer and Hight and mowers.
Anyway thanks in advance.
I will be putting some heavy loads on my truck.
It's a ford f150 4.7ltr I think?.....
4.2 I don't know tho.
2doors guess is the cheapest version.
Well I got two blown shocks on the driver side.
Planning to lift up the back 2 inches and install some new shocks.
Just want to get the best per buck. Not the most expensive.
Question:
Is there any brand I should consider for shock absorbers?
For heavy loads?
Now before some one ask why I'm lifting the back side only is due to
My trailer and Hight and mowers.
Anyway thanks in advance.
New User
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
I ran RMX monotubes on my stock 01 F150 crew cab, I logged with that truck for 5 years, and towed a tandem axle 7x16 cargo trailer loaded with dirtbikes, shocks were decently priced, and it seemed to hold up my trailer, no problem. they took a beating on the logging roads, I was impressed with them.
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 6
From: Dallas, TX, USA
RockAuto has a number of shocks for these old trucks on closeout/clearance at the moment. You can get the shocks for my truck for about $12 at the moment (between the sale price and a discount code).
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 31,930
Likes: 1,499
From: Ottawa, Ontario
You probably have the 4.9 straight 6.. there were no V6s in this vintage truck and everything else is a V8.
As for beefing up the rear end, the springs carry the vast majority of the load not the shocks and the base level trucks were often equipped with light spring packs so the best solution would be to either swap in heavier spring packs or just add a leaf to the existing set, that will raise the rear end when unloaded, prevent it from sagging as much under load, and offer better control when loaded.
As for beefing up the rear end, the springs carry the vast majority of the load not the shocks and the base level trucks were often equipped with light spring packs so the best solution would be to either swap in heavier spring packs or just add a leaf to the existing set, that will raise the rear end when unloaded, prevent it from sagging as much under load, and offer better control when loaded.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
My apologies
It's a 1997 2wd.
There is a set being sold with springs.
Claim they are adjustable.....?
Stockers don't have springs in the back.
It's a 1997 2wd.
There is a set being sold with springs.
Claim they are adjustable.....?
Stockers don't have springs in the back.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,250
Likes: 1
This section of the forum covers the 96 F150, and the 97 F250/F350 which were still the OBS (old body style).
For your 97 truck, you'll want this section 1997 - 2003 F150 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums. You'll probably get a better response there for specifics on your truck.
Now, on the topic at hand, I've had good luck with my Bilstein shocks, but they probably aren't the best value for your dollar.
For your 97 truck, you'll want this section 1997 - 2003 F150 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums. You'll probably get a better response there for specifics on your truck.
Now, on the topic at hand, I've had good luck with my Bilstein shocks, but they probably aren't the best value for your dollar.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tigerdude2001
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Aug 29, 2003 08:00 PM