Suggestions on Replacing the Shocks
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Suggestions on Replacing the Shocks
Hey Guys I need to replace the Shocks on the BEAST she has a little over 222k on them ...Momma has put me on a Budget since getting back from Orlando...Please Hit me with your Suggestions..What Shocks you like and which ones to Stay away from...Thanks! 
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Ditto on Bilsteins
Here is mine with V Codes in the front and F350 Block Rear and RAS setup.
Bilstein OE Steering Stabilizer - 24-158848
Bilstein 5100 Shocks – (Front 33-187297 - Rear 33-151656)
Here is mine with V Codes in the front and F350 Block Rear and RAS setup.
Bilstein OE Steering Stabilizer - 24-158848
Bilstein 5100 Shocks – (Front 33-187297 - Rear 33-151656)
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Thanks to the OP for bringing this up as I was going to start a thread too
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Looks like it will fit 2000 7.3 also.
Rear
Part Number: 33-236964
Old Part Number: 33-151656
Front
Part Number: 33-187297
Old Part Number: BE5-F580
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-F580-H0
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Where are you located?
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I thought about Bilstein (their world headquarters is 10 minutes from my house) but ended up going with Rancho RS9000XL. They were having a sale (4th one free) so I gave them a shot. I am glad I did as I love them. Plus I like the adjustability so I can adjust them for street, towing, and off-roading. Just my .02
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I thought about Bilstein (their world headquarters is 10 minutes from my house) but ended up going with Rancho RS9000XL. They were having a sale (4th one free) so I gave them a shot. I am glad I did as I love them. Plus I like the adjustability so I can adjust them for street, towing, and off-roading. Just my .02
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I used the adjustable Ranchos in the rear of my truck. I took the adjuster **** off and packed the piston cavity with moly lube to prevent the piston from seizing. My first set did and Rancho did replace them under warranty but it's nice to have the adjust-ability when you need it.
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I put in Skyjacker M95s and their 9000HD stabilizer and WOW what a difference. Not harsh on the pavement either.
Went through 2 sets of the Monroe Reflex in 2 years.... did not last for me. both times shocks were severely leaked out...and I do not off road either. Rough gravel roads 30% of the time though.
Went through 2 sets of the Monroe Reflex in 2 years.... did not last for me. both times shocks were severely leaked out...and I do not off road either. Rough gravel roads 30% of the time though.
