What shocks?
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What shocks?
My 2007 F-250 Lariat FX4 has original shocks...w/ 245,000 miles! It drives and handles like a friggin battle tank! What Bilstein shocks will help it ride like a lincoln towncar? I am not towing...just commuting!
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Seems most have been pleased with any brand other than Motorcraft or discount store brands. Stick with Bilstein, KYB, Rancho or Reflex and you should be fine.
I've had KYBs on several different vehicles and always felt a huge upgrade over stock. Currently have KYB/Michelin Defender combination on the super duty. It's firm and controlled, yet cushioned, but not "jolty". I like the overall ride in my super duty better than my wife's Expy that has the same shock/tire combo. So, don't overlook your tires either. I think the best shocks in the world are worthless if your tires aren't premium too. Just a thought.
I've had KYBs on several different vehicles and always felt a huge upgrade over stock. Currently have KYB/Michelin Defender combination on the super duty. It's firm and controlled, yet cushioned, but not "jolty". I like the overall ride in my super duty better than my wife's Expy that has the same shock/tire combo. So, don't overlook your tires either. I think the best shocks in the world are worthless if your tires aren't premium too. Just a thought.
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With my truck having the Camper Package "X-Springs", the first thing I noticed when replacing shocks was that the front end had some give as the shocks actually compressed a tad over bumps.
With the OEM shocks I took a beating in the cab, there was no 'give' it was like the shocks were made out of wood.
With the OEM shocks I took a beating in the cab, there was no 'give' it was like the shocks were made out of wood.
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Typically, with those shocks being "done", any other new shock will be a major improvement.
I sometimes believe we over think things, and instead of me buying the higher end on shocks, I saved my money and went with the Gabriel Ultra's. I really enjoy them, and even the wife likes how well the truck rides now.
I went with these because I read good reviews. I was able to save some money, so that I will be able to have the monies to put somewhere else if and when I need to do a repair on the truck that requires "A-1" quality parts.
But that's just me, and I have 3 teenagers (18, 16, 13 year old) that suck up the rest of me and my wife's paychecks, so I try to save where I can.
But I never skimp out on parts when it come to the engine bay.
I sometimes believe we over think things, and instead of me buying the higher end on shocks, I saved my money and went with the Gabriel Ultra's. I really enjoy them, and even the wife likes how well the truck rides now.
I went with these because I read good reviews. I was able to save some money, so that I will be able to have the monies to put somewhere else if and when I need to do a repair on the truck that requires "A-1" quality parts.
But that's just me, and I have 3 teenagers (18, 16, 13 year old) that suck up the rest of me and my wife's paychecks, so I try to save where I can.
But I never skimp out on parts when it come to the engine bay.
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