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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Shock survey
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What brand shocks do you all like? Normal height, not lifted.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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I didn't stress that one, I just threw on the one they had at my tire place.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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I just went with the HD NAPA shocks. Seems like a while ago...130-140k miles. They have been holding up well.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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I am using the Bilstein shocks on mine. Haven't had any issues.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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On the Excursion it has Bilstein 5100's It seems to ride nice for a mildly lifted truck.
Rancho has a rebate on now.. I am thinking of getting the RS9000XL shocks for the F450... see of it will ride any better, it has a nice bounce to it lately at slower speeds, and my front tires are starting to cup on the inside.
http://www.gorancho.com/promotions.php
http://www.gorancho.com/promotions/rancho_wheeldeal_rebatepad_web.pdf
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Rancho 9000 for me.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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i got brand new front coil springs coming from Ford. they (suspension shops I've called such as Off Road Unlimited on Westheimer) say those alone will lift my truck about an inch. I'm sure my fairly new Monroe Gas charged something or another shocks will appreciate the help.
 
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I bought the Monroe.... Only had them for a couple thousand miles with no complaints plus a reasonable price.
 
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I put Bilsteins on my F250 and Rancho 9000xls on my Excursion. I like the Ranchos better.
 
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Bilstein yellow, like them a ton. Hear the drunk bumps but not feel them, good control empty or loaded, got the full set on sale for $186 delivered.
 
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Im using monroe reflexs for the last couple years ,seem good
 
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Originally Posted by Mass Man
Im using monroe reflexs for the last couple years ,seem good
that's what I have. Been about 6 months, no complaints.
 
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Rancho 9000 adjustable,mainly chose them to help stabilize a 4500lb slide in camper.
 
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Rancho 5000 on mine and I hate them. Rides ruffer then the factory rancho shocks that came on the truck.
 
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Rancho 5000 on mine and I hate them. Rides ruffer then the factory rancho shocks that came on the truck.
Yes Rancho 5000 are a verrry firm shock.
 
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