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Mar 9, 2015 | 10:45 AM

kopy kat

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changinf shocks question

this is probably one of those stupid questions...but since I've never changed shocks on a pickup I need to ask...

Do I need to jack up the truck and put jack stands under the frame, or can I just switch out the shocks without fear of the truck "falling" down on me??

Thanks, Larry

Mar 9, 2015 | 10:54 AM

Specularius

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No need to worry about the truck. I do find it easier to install the front jacks with a floor jack to compress the shock and then pry it over in the seat.

Mar 9, 2015 | 11:02 AM

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The truck won't fall on you. The extra room might come in handy.

Mar 9, 2015 | 11:16 AM

Starwarrior1

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Shocks at 75K

At 75K I installed a set of Bilstein 4100's and can honestly say it really was worth the investment. You may want to think about adding the steering stabilizer also. It cleaned up the ride real nice, much more stable. Try 4wheelparts.com, I found them a nice company to do business with. Took an hour in my driveway and I did it without even jacking it up. They were a little tough to compress but once you get them going don't stop and it should work out just fine. You should be able to handle it just watch you don't pinch your fingers on the front lower brackets like I did. OUCH! The rears were a piece of cake. Good Luck

Mar 9, 2015 | 11:43 AM

kopy kat

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thanks all for the replies...cars are different in that there's no room underneath, so I always jacked them up as standard procedure--never thought about whether the vehicle would collapse without a shock

And I found the best deal out of Amazon, 5100 series steering damper and 4 shocks all for $411 delivered.

I put the steering damper on this weekend, and thanks to another thread I used the pitman arm removal tool--about 20 minutes in all!

Larry

Mar 9, 2015 | 04:39 PM

ruschejj

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Hey Larry,,when the shocks come and you open the box do NOT cut the straps holding the shocks compressed. Wait until you have the top bolt thru the shock under the truck, cut strap and try to catch the bottom bolt before they extend too far. It's hard but easier to slow down and hold than starting with a fully extended shock.

Another thing to try is to wrap a ratchet strap around the shock.

Mar 9, 2015 | 04:58 PM

sdetweil

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Originally Posted by ruschejj

the other way works better for the fronts..

put in the bottom bolt, then the bottom rubber bumper,
then cut the strap and put the top thru the hole..

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Mar 9, 2015 | 05:34 PM

kopy kat

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great ideas guys--thanks again for the replies.

Larry

Mar 10, 2015 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kopy kat

I have changed out the shocks on 3 F 350's, last 2 were duallys and have never put a jack or anything else under the truck, there is plenty of clearance, simple hand tools and only takes about 45 min.

If you shoot me a PM I will give you a link to a write and pics I did...

Mar 14, 2015 | 11:22 AM

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Have any of you guys actually installed the Bilsteins on a 2015? I've been a fan of the Bilsteins for decades on several vehicles but don't see a listing for the 2015's yet on Bilstein's website. The message I get when I input the specs in my sig reads:
"2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat V8 6.7L DIESEL FI TURBO 4WD
Thank you, your search will affect future product development at BILSTEIN. Unfortunately, at this time we do not make any products for this vehicle."

I love the ride/feel of my 15' over my previous 02'...but still think it could be refined with a set of Bilsteins...and their steering stabilizer.

Mar 15, 2015 | 10:15 AM

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FD, check to see if they are available for a '14 or '13, if they are safe is they will fit...

Mar 15, 2015 | 10:38 AM

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Go to RockAuto.com, they have 2015 f250-350 listed, and compare parts numbers, if you don't want to buy there.

Mar 16, 2015 | 08:06 PM

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FDNY13

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Thanks gints/17 Oaks. Bilstein hasn't released a 2015 part/stock number to the vendors yet...but I have an order in with 4WheelParts.com... when they release the updated shocks for us with the 2015's . Might be the same part number as 13'-14's...but Before I get under the truck...I'm just gonna wait for the possible update to them.