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Aug 21, 2017 | 03:59 PM

#16

speakerfritz

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Be careful on the shock purchase......it seems like different websites will specify different model numbers for a given vehicle....big variance on compressed, extended, and shock travel lengths.
Also, some outlets don't honor the lifetime warranties...the discount outlets with the yummy prices do that by taking the warranty out of the pictures.

same problem with rebates.

Aug 22, 2017 | 09:49 AM

#17

the cleaner

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I went with Bilstein 5100 series all the way around and changed out steering damper to Bilstein as well

Aug 23, 2017 | 11:38 PM

#18

super 6.8

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Heck, I replaced bilsteins with monroe reflex about a year ago. My truck has never ridden better! Lifetime warranty from Oreillys too.

Aug 24, 2017 | 12:16 AM

#19

bla1879

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I just installed Sulastic Shackles on my truck. Buy them. Worth every penny of the $400 price tag. Easy instal if you are at all handy. You will not be disappointed.

Aug 24, 2017 | 06:59 AM

#20

the cleaner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by super 6.8

Heck, I replaced bilsteins with monroe reflex about a year ago. My truck has never ridden better! Lifetime warranty from Oreillys too.

Like they say, variety is the spice of life.

Aug 24, 2017 | 06:58 PM

#21

poulton

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Life exp

How long will the Fox 2.0 last ???
Thanks

Aug 25, 2017 | 06:43 AM

#22

Diamnd1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by the cleaner

I went with Bilstein 5100 series all the way around and changed out steering damper to Bilstein as well

Just did the same last week. 2004 F250 109k with the factory Rancho's. Bilsteins made a difference.

Aug 29, 2017 | 02:42 PM

#23

aquaman

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From: San Jose, CA

My original factory shocks were shot by 30K.

I replaced them with a set of Rancho adjustable 9000's . Initially, the ride was good, but after 40-50K miles, it's been questionable. I also swapped out the factory steering stabilizer with a Rancho and it died within a year. The seller nor Rancho will honor the lifetime warranty and have blown me off 3 times.

Rancho, you have a not-happy camper here.

I'm tempted to swap out the whole thing with a set of Bilsteins very soon.

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