The Shock Question again Sorry
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The Shock Question again Sorry
I know its been done to death and trust me I have read a lot of them.
2002 limited excursion, mostly stock 7.3 in new england. I want new shocks and the steering shock. blisten or Rancharo? Truck is white, want something that looks cool, performs well, rides better but can still tow classic cars sometimes.
Also what model as when i decide i get confused over so many options
Sorry for beating this question to the ground. Is there a shock that will make the truck ride a little higher?
Thanks again.
2002 limited excursion, mostly stock 7.3 in new england. I want new shocks and the steering shock. blisten or Rancharo? Truck is white, want something that looks cool, performs well, rides better but can still tow classic cars sometimes.
Also what model as when i decide i get confused over so many options
Sorry for beating this question to the ground. Is there a shock that will make the truck ride a little higher?
Thanks again.
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if you want a recommendation based on your needs then we need some detailed info about your current suspension setup and what you like and don't like about it. Then I will need a better idea of what your idea of a "better ride " means
To some people a better ride means smoother and more comfortable and others it will mean firmer and crisper handeling, just depends on what you are looking for.
So let's start of with what leaf springs and or lift do you have now ?
What size tires do you have ?
What do you like and dislike about the way the vehicle rides now ?
What do you like and dislike about the way the vehicle handles now ?
Answer those questions and I can take an educated guess as to what shock to recommend to achieve your goals.
Doh...almost forgot. Shocks control the springs movement, springs determine the vehicles ride height. So no, there are not any shocks that will make your Ex ride a little higher. You need new or additional springs for that.
To some people a better ride means smoother and more comfortable and others it will mean firmer and crisper handeling, just depends on what you are looking for.
So let's start of with what leaf springs and or lift do you have now ?
What size tires do you have ?
What do you like and dislike about the way the vehicle rides now ?
What do you like and dislike about the way the vehicle handles now ?
Answer those questions and I can take an educated guess as to what shock to recommend to achieve your goals.
Doh...almost forgot. Shocks control the springs movement, springs determine the vehicles ride height. So no, there are not any shocks that will make your Ex ride a little higher. You need new or additional springs for that.
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Wow thanks for fast reply
I will get the specs when I get back to my house. There is a lot of sway in the steering. Also when I hit bumps they seem hard and the truck seems to move to the side. Mostly stock though
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Second thing to check is the front leaf springs, how much room is between the spring and bump stop at ride height ?
And finally are the current shocks even working ? You can google how to test them, a video may be helpful.
Once you know those 3 key issues are squared away and are not the source of your vehicles handeling issues you can start figuring out which shock to buy.
The "sway" in the steering is from worn out steering system components and needs to be addressed and corrected.
Body sway can be controlled by stiffer valving in the shocks, the trade off of course is you will get a firmer or even harsh ride. A reasonable approach to body sway is to start by adding a rear sway bar. From there you can decide how much firmer the shock valving needs to be.
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cool thanks for replys
Going to look at leaf springs and stops later after work. tire size is lt285/75r/16
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I have 130K on the X. I installed my second set of Bilstein shocks and steering dampener at 127K. My X is hard on shocks so that is why I went with Bilsteins. I would suggest you take a look at your steering and ball joints. I changed mine at 125K and what a difference!!!! Like a new truck.
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Good info as usual Camo.
If we are in the running look to the RS9000XL, you can adjust to the ride you want.
Made in USA.
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If we are in the running look to the RS9000XL, you can adjust to the ride you want.
Made in USA.
90 day ride and performance guarantee
Limited Lifetime Warranty (save that receipt)
Matt
The first thing to check is the front bump stops, are they intact and functional ?
Second thing to check is the front leaf springs, how much room is between the spring and bump stop at ride height ?
And finally are the current shocks even working ? You can google how to test them, a video may be helpful.
Once you know those 3 key issues are squared away and are not the source of your vehicles handeling issues you can start figuring out which shock to buy.
The "sway" in the steering is from worn out steering system components and needs to be addressed and corrected.
Body sway can be controlled by stiffer valving in the shocks, the trade off of course is you will get a firmer or even harsh ride. A reasonable approach to body sway is to start by adding a rear sway bar. From there you can decide how much firmer the shock valving needs to be.
Second thing to check is the front leaf springs, how much room is between the spring and bump stop at ride height ?
And finally are the current shocks even working ? You can google how to test them, a video may be helpful.
Once you know those 3 key issues are squared away and are not the source of your vehicles handeling issues you can start figuring out which shock to buy.
The "sway" in the steering is from worn out steering system components and needs to be addressed and corrected.
Body sway can be controlled by stiffer valving in the shocks, the trade off of course is you will get a firmer or even harsh ride. A reasonable approach to body sway is to start by adding a rear sway bar. From there you can decide how much firmer the shock valving needs to be.
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