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best shocks?
what shocks do you guys run on your 2wd f250?
 
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I don't have an F250, but I think I put Gabriel's on my F350
 
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I just put some Rancho RS5000s on the front and will put some Rancho RS9000s on the rear when I get the chance. I have 4x4 and a flat bed though, so I am wanting the adjustable shocks for the rear.
 
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Originally Posted by KaBar
I just put some Rancho RS5000s on the front and will put some Rancho RS9000s on the rear when I get the chance. I have 4x4 and a flat bed though, so I am wanting the adjustable shocks for the rear.
i also put Rancho on my F150 4x4. I like em fine
 
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Bilsteins in the front, Monroe Gas Magnums in the back.
 
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Bilsteins in the front, Monroe Gas Magnums in the back.

Why the different brands front and rear HIO?
 
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With stock type suspension specs better/best parts store gas shocks have worked very well and held up fine (6 years) on my F250 4 wd.
 
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Why the different brands front and rear HIO?
Balance.... the front springs are relatively soft and these trucks are nose heavy so I went with a stiffer front end (has retrofitted 75-79 OEM swaybar too).

Out back it's reversed.. stiff OEM leaf springs so I went a touch softer with the shocks.
 
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