Houston Roads.....
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,213
Likes: 1
From: The Woodlands, TX
Houston Roads.....
I need a GREAT shock!
Here's my history, after 35,000 miles, I took off my factory Rancho FX4 shocks (built by Ford, stamped Motorcraft) and installed Rancho 9000XL's. After roughly 30,000 miles, I had all 4 Rancho's warrantied out for 4 more Rancho 9000XL's. 20,000 miles later, I sent back the Rancho's and put on Bilstein 5100's. Now, I'm at 98,800 miles and I'm pretty sure my Bilstein's are shot. Are reservoir shocks any better? Thanks in advance.
Here's my history, after 35,000 miles, I took off my factory Rancho FX4 shocks (built by Ford, stamped Motorcraft) and installed Rancho 9000XL's. After roughly 30,000 miles, I had all 4 Rancho's warrantied out for 4 more Rancho 9000XL's. 20,000 miles later, I sent back the Rancho's and put on Bilstein 5100's. Now, I'm at 98,800 miles and I'm pretty sure my Bilstein's are shot. Are reservoir shocks any better? Thanks in advance.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,213
Likes: 1
From: The Woodlands, TX
I just don't know anymore... Lol. Every time I've taken the shocks off, there is virtually no rebound in them any more. I haven't taken the Bilstein's off yet but I don't know what else could be causing this rough *** ride all of a sudden. Smooth road is a breeze. Ran 95 today on the beltway so it's not the tires.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,213
Likes: 1
From: The Woodlands, TX
For another ~$1,000, I'll just warranty out the shocks every 20,000 miles and spend 45 minutes swapping them out. After doing it 3-4 times on my truck and once on my buddy's, I've got it down to a science.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,296
Likes: 11
From: freeland, mi
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,014
Likes: 35
From: Semper Fi tell I die!
the woodlands? its paved malls all around there! i was there earlier this year, how are you blowing shocks? must be the mall speed bumps. slow down when you go over them.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,213
Likes: 1
From: The Woodlands, TX
Lol. I'm a contractor and drive mostly in the northern Harris & Southern Montgomery counties. Even Woodlands roads are pretty rough. The mall is good but I visit there twice a year. Christmas and the misses' birthday.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,035
Likes: 18
From: Alberta
Sent from Nexus 4. IB AutoGroup
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post