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Jan 14, 2017 | 10:33 AM

big315

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Need advise on Shocks

2007 F-350 4X4 and I have about 140,000 miles. Need new tires and since I am going to do this, I think I should replace the shocks as well. Does anybody have any recommendations. Lot of Highway driving, not a lot of towing.

Thanks, in advance.

Jan 14, 2017 | 10:38 AM

Mike189677

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The consensus here is either bilstein 5100's or rancho 9000's. I did the bilstein's and am very happy

Jan 14, 2017 | 12:17 PM

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Big fan of Bilstein 5100's here also. I have a new set ready to install on my 3000 mile 16' F350. They made for a less harsh ride on my 15' F250.

Jan 14, 2017 | 12:21 PM

Dave in Maine

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Also happy w my Bilsteins (see sig).

Jan 15, 2017 | 08:36 PM

big315

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OK. Gentlemen, you sold me on the Bilstien's 5100's. I figure this will be a good time to add them since I am going to spend about $1,600.00 for the BFG All Terrain Radial's.

I'll keep y'all posted! Thanks,

Jan 29, 2017 | 11:15 AM

big315

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UPDATE

THANK YOU for the advise. I bought the set of Bilstein 5100's on Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - KONI Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com. Good price, better than Rockauto and others. Had them installed by a guy who I am doing a Pre-Engineered Metal building for soon and he did not charge me a thing for the install. They ride GREAT!! You experts are just that, Experts.

Truck rides great! The guy that put them on said the originals were 100% shot. Riding on the springs.

Thank you for the help!

Last edited by big315; Jan 29, 2017 at 11:23 AM. Reason: Forgot something