New shocks/Installation question
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 701
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
New shocks/Installation question
I just bought new shocks to replace my old beat factory ones. I got a set of 4; Pro Comp ES9000's for $149.99 which i think was a steal. I'm going to share the website in case any of you guys are interested. Pro Comp Shocks - Set of 4 only $99.99 | 4WheelOnline.com
I received the shocks in a very fast time. The only other thing i would reccomend is ordering shock covers/boots too because they do not come with them, which i found the cheapest at www.summitracing.com
I received 2 shocks that came compressed with a band around them, and 2 shocks fully extended. I was wondering if you guys knew which were the front and which were the back? And this might sound like a stupid question but ive never installed new shocks before... Which direction do they go? Does the shiny piston rod go on the top side or the bottom? Do you have any recommendations or tips and tricks to help installation go smoother and faster?
Thanks guys for any and all help.
I received the shocks in a very fast time. The only other thing i would reccomend is ordering shock covers/boots too because they do not come with them, which i found the cheapest at www.summitracing.com
I received 2 shocks that came compressed with a band around them, and 2 shocks fully extended. I was wondering if you guys knew which were the front and which were the back? And this might sound like a stupid question but ive never installed new shocks before... Which direction do they go? Does the shiny piston rod go on the top side or the bottom? Do you have any recommendations or tips and tricks to help installation go smoother and faster?
Thanks guys for any and all help.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,760
Likes: 27
From: Hampton, Maryland.
You want the bigger end up, meaning the one that has the larger diameter that the smaller one goes into, open end down. You wouldn't want to have the open end up filling up with water and road grime, mud etc. look at the ones that are on the truck right now to see what I mean.
It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,813
Likes: 1,335
From: Elk Grove, CA
^^^ What Jason said. If possible leave the band on. Install the top of the shock, then snip the band and quickly guide the hole on the rod to the bottom mount as it extends. If you miss it will extend fully, and then you'll be grabbing for your can of spinach to compress it and onto the lower mount. Also make sure the boots have holes at the bottom to allow water to drain out.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 701
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
Well the ones on the truck look different then my new ones, the ones on there now have a big tube that when compressed any; slides over a little tube, the new ones i have are just one tube, with a shiny piston/rod coming out of it with no cover. That's why i had to buy the plastic scrunchy boot cover to go over the piston/rod.
So would i want the scrunchy boots on the tops or bottoms? And as far as which ones which i might have to go back on their website and check the part numbers to see which ones are for the front and which ones are for the rear.
So would i want the scrunchy boots on the tops or bottoms? And as far as which ones which i might have to go back on their website and check the part numbers to see which ones are for the front and which ones are for the rear.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 841
Likes: 0
From: Monroe, MI
your gonna want to put the shiny part towards the axle, with the boots on the shiny rod I know my Monroe shocks, the rears were longer than the ones in the front. but it could vary brand to brand i guess. best to double check the part numbers just to be sure
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
From: the nutmeg state "CT"
That seems like a smoking deal. Does anyone have any comments on if these are any good? I know it's not the recommended brand that folks on here like to buy. Can they be any good at 1/2 the cost of the bilsteins?
OP, did you do any research and did you find out which one is front/back?
My OG shocks have close to a 1/4 million on them I'm thinkin.
OP, did you do any research and did you find out which one is front/back?
My OG shocks have close to a 1/4 million on them I'm thinkin.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 701
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
I havent looked it up yet i was waiting for my boots to arrive in the mail first. I think im gonna go on the website i bought them from and look at the part numbers to check front and rear. At one point i had them all out of the boxes on the floor so im hoping i put them back in the correct boxes to match the numbers. Atleast installation looks fairy simple i think all the nuts and bolts can be accessed from the ground with the wheels on.
When i was looking to buy i was comparing prices to the stock replacements from Advance Autos buy 3 get 1 free. I found the pro comps in 3 series ; 9000s being the highest i went with them. Originally around 250 for a set of 4 i couldnt pass them up being 149. Better then stock replacements for less the price. Thats how i came about purchasing ProComps. I also wanted to share my find with others.
When i was looking to buy i was comparing prices to the stock replacements from Advance Autos buy 3 get 1 free. I found the pro comps in 3 series ; 9000s being the highest i went with them. Originally around 250 for a set of 4 i couldnt pass them up being 149. Better then stock replacements for less the price. Thats how i came about purchasing ProComps. I also wanted to share my find with others.
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 841
Likes: 0
From: Monroe, MI
im speaking from experience, while they CAN be done with all the wheels on. i did my shocks this way and it was a PIA to do the front ones. i had a buddy come out a few weeks later and just took his front tires off, i actually was able to do the front quicker that way including the time to take off and put back on the tires the back it isnt an issue i recommend dropping the spare tire though
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
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 701
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
Thanks for the input, im waiting for a buddy to get back from physical therapy in a little bit and then we are going to try to tackle this. I figured out which ones are the front and rear. The rear ones are the long ones that are banded together and the open short ones are for the front. Also i believe that the boot side goes up according to pictures and minor research i have done.
I will probably pull the front wheels beings that you said it was much easier and saving myself the stress. My spare tire is already off, a few years ago the mechanism holding it up had failed and it just fell out one day LOL!
Thanks for all the advice and pointers guys.
Has anyone here had Pro Comp ES9000 shocks? My stock ones are rusted pretty bad and i wanna say they are for sure beat. I cant wait to get these things on and see if i can feel a difference in the ride!
I will probably pull the front wheels beings that you said it was much easier and saving myself the stress. My spare tire is already off, a few years ago the mechanism holding it up had failed and it just fell out one day LOL!
Thanks for all the advice and pointers guys.
Has anyone here had Pro Comp ES9000 shocks? My stock ones are rusted pretty bad and i wanna say they are for sure beat. I cant wait to get these things on and see if i can feel a difference in the ride!
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 701
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
Update: Pulled the front wheels and installed the front shocks. Rear spare already removed; installed the rear shocks. Stock factory shocks were BEAT all rusted to nothing as soon as i touched them they crumbled. And once they were compressed they wouldn't decompress on their own. Took the bumpy road home and it felt so smooth. It eliminated the knocking noise and a squeak and feels like im in a Cadillac! Thanks guys for your help so far so good! I recommend these shocks to anyone needing new ones!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Farmboypowerstroke
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
10
Sep 2, 2011 06:54 PM
bweb
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
Jan 24, 2008 03:51 PM
Kusto
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
51
Nov 22, 2007 03:43 PM