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Apr 30, 2013 | 08:08 PM

asterof

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parts selection

F150 4x4 Lariat Super Crew 5.0 L V8
I always buy the wrong parts
When I order parts what should I specify
because there always seems to be several choices

Forgot to ask the question
So I want to buy new rear shocks, basicaly OEM type
What should I be buying thats OEM and cost effective
Thanks

Apr 30, 2013 | 08:15 PM

Bluegrass 7

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First thing is what year do you have and what motor size?
There is no 5L between 97 and 2003.
If you can't tell a parts counter what you have, they can't guess either.
Good luck.

May 1, 2013 | 07:40 AM

asterof

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Originally Posted by Bluegrass 7

First thing is what year do you have and what motor size?
There is no 5L between 97 and 2003.
If you can't tell a parts counter what you have, they can't guess either.
Good luck.

2001, Triton V8 maybe a 5.4L

May 1, 2013 | 08:44 AM

John90

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If you have a V8 you either have a 4.6 or a 5.4.
The VIN of your truck and the codes on the sticker that's placed at the driver side when you open your door should give plenty of info.