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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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What shocks?

I have a 2003 6.0 diesel with 200,000 miles and a add a leaf leveling kit. The stock shocks are done! I was wondering what are the best shocks to replace them with since I do have the leveling kit. (Not trying to spend a crazy amount of money because I am getting a 4in lift probably in the next 6 months but I don't want any junk shocks either)
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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I really like my Rancho RS9000XL shocks.

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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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I just got a set of the Bilstein 5100 and like them. About $270 for the 4 to the door.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Bilstein x2
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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I just got a set of the Bilstein 5100 and like them. About $270 for the 4 to the door.
that sounds like a heck of a price.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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sounds like mine


you could about throw anything at it and have a better ride


I went with just some cheap Tuff Country 8000 until funds are advalible for something adjustable


what a difference as bad as mine was thoubh anything would make a diffrence
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Rancho 9000s. I changed my stocks at 140 and love them.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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You cant go wrong with Rancho RS9000XL's.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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I would go with best price both reputable
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Using discount codes the Ranchos can be had for about $70 a shock thru Advance Auto.


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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 12:14 AM
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Lol this almost sounds like the "what kind of oil should I use" posts. Everyone likes what they have or use.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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I like my Bilsteen 5100s.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Poorboy04
I have a 2003 6.0 diesel with 200,000 miles and a add a leaf leveling kit. The stock shocks are done! I was wondering what are the best shocks to replace them with since I do have the leveling kit. (Not trying to spend a crazy amount of money because I am getting a 4in lift probably in the next 6 months but I don't want any junk shocks either)
I went with OEM, they were 49 each for the front and 52 each for the back through Autonation ford.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mustang_309
I went with OEM, they were 49 each for the front and 52 each for the back through Autonation ford.
What? That nonsense isn't allowed around here!



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