need new front shocks... recommendations?
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need new front shocks... recommendations?
My mechanic is telling me I need new front shocks on my 06 F-250 and is recommending the NAPA store brand. He says they are $129 each and total including installation will be $390.
I've seen others on here recommend bilstein and I'm looking at these shocks which are $72.81 each on Amazon.. http://cart.bilsteinus.com/product/24-186674/186762/4WD
Anybody have any recommendations?
Also, how hard is it to replace these myself? Money is tight and if I can do it easily, I will.
Thanks!
I've seen others on here recommend bilstein and I'm looking at these shocks which are $72.81 each on Amazon.. http://cart.bilsteinus.com/product/24-186674/186762/4WD
Anybody have any recommendations?
Also, how hard is it to replace these myself? Money is tight and if I can do it easily, I will.
Thanks!
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I have bilstein 5100s on the front of my X and the F250. They are $77 or so from www.eshocks.com
They only take 15 min or so each to put on if you cut the wheel all the way one way and jack the frame up until the wheel almost comes off the ground you don't have to pull the wheel.
They only take 15 min or so each to put on if you cut the wheel all the way one way and jack the frame up until the wheel almost comes off the ground you don't have to pull the wheel.
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You only tighten the top nut till the rubber grommet starts to compress out side of the washers. Any tighter and you compromise the rubber grommet.
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top gun customz sells the Bilsteins it's a revalved shock that icon sells for a lot of money. google icon lift.
They're the best riding shocks on the market. Don;t take the plastic band off until you have the bottom bolt in, then insert the metal keeper, bottom bushing line it up and cut the band it will expand right into the hole.
I will have my Icon rears for sale soon as i'm upgrading to a 6" lift.
denny
They're the best riding shocks on the market. Don;t take the plastic band off until you have the bottom bolt in, then insert the metal keeper, bottom bushing line it up and cut the band it will expand right into the hole.
I will have my Icon rears for sale soon as i'm upgrading to a 6" lift.
denny
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Dave I just put ALL 4 New Shocks on Mine for $$200.00 for all 4
I have a 6 inch lift so its harder for me to get certain Brands shocks But wasn't shure about the size or brand Lift so
I ended up with Tuff Country from a 4x4 dealer here Wasn't what I wanted Brand wise But they were Shot
But Now I know I have 6inch lift I have Lots of options now
Mine was shot way bad made a Huge Diffrence
Your Mechanic is a CRook Sorrey Dave BUT $$$$400.00 for 2 Front Shocks is Robbery
I have a 6 inch lift so its harder for me to get certain Brands shocks But wasn't shure about the size or brand Lift so
I ended up with Tuff Country from a 4x4 dealer here Wasn't what I wanted Brand wise But they were Shot
But Now I know I have 6inch lift I have Lots of options now
Mine was shot way bad made a Huge Diffrence
Your Mechanic is a CRook Sorrey Dave BUT $$$$400.00 for 2 Front Shocks is Robbery
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Dave here is link to my thread
theres Lots of Links here the Guys Posted for different shock suppliers
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ft-2003-a.html
theres Lots of Links here the Guys Posted for different shock suppliers
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ft-2003-a.html
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Thanks guys! Mechanic said mine are causing uneven wear on my front tires... Something sure is uneven on my front right! Outside inch or so is worn all the way down to bald with full tread on the rest of the tire. Tires are only eight months old... Treadwright wardens...
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Thanks guys! Mechanic said mine are causing uneven wear on my front tires... Something sure is uneven on my front right! Outside inch or so is worn all the way down to bald with full tread on the rest of the tire. Tires are only eight months old... Treadwright wardens...
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Thanks guys! Mechanic said mine are causing uneven wear on my front tires... Something sure is uneven on my front right! Outside inch or so is worn all the way down to bald with full tread on the rest of the tire. Tires are only eight months old... Treadwright wardens...
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Thanks guys! Mechanic said mine are causing uneven wear on my front tires... Something sure is uneven on my front right! Outside inch or so is worn all the way down to bald with full tread on the rest of the tire. Tires are only eight months old... Treadwright wardens...
And he thinks Shocks will Solve this????
This isn't the Same Housekeeping Kid is it??LOL
I know its Not the Same Guy Dave!!! But the more I hear about this wrench the more I get Disgusted
Does the steering wheel even ride in the Center Line going straight down road
Im with others more a Toe or Alignment issue