front shock/spring
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 239
Likes: 7
I would recommend going with a strut and coil spring assembly all in one unit, like a Monroe or Moog or Gabriel. I am sure there are cheaper brands out there if those are too expensive but quality might be hit or miss.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: West TN
I was looking at the monroe or blistien brand. Problem i seem to be running into it that most all say for non air ride. Im assuming they mean for the back and not the front. Im want to change out the fronts 
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 239
Likes: 7
I suppose the bilstein's might make the vehicle sit slightly higher in the front compared to the stock setup, so if you have air ride in the rear, the air compressor would run more often to lift the rear to normal ride height.
But if you don't have air suspension in the rear then you don't have to worry about that problem.
But if you don't have air suspension in the rear then you don't have to worry about that problem.
Tuned
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 330
Likes: 6
I installed Bilsteins on the front and back of my 2007 Navigator. The ride height did not change at all.
I have had Bilsteins on a Ford E150 van and a Corvette. I like these better than any shock I've ever used. I drove the van over 80,000 miles and they were still good when I traded it in.
Also had a set of Monroe and KYBs on a '95 Cougar and both went soft around 10,000 miles. I won't buy them again.
I recently put a set of Tokico blues on the Cougar and like them but have very few miles on them.
Richard
I have had Bilsteins on a Ford E150 van and a Corvette. I like these better than any shock I've ever used. I drove the van over 80,000 miles and they were still good when I traded it in.
Also had a set of Monroe and KYBs on a '95 Cougar and both went soft around 10,000 miles. I won't buy them again.
I recently put a set of Tokico blues on the Cougar and like them but have very few miles on them.
Richard
Tuned
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 330
Likes: 6
03psd73,
I just did the shocks, front and rear. My springs were fine.
I don't trust that all shock assemblies have the same quality of spring as the OEM.
Bilstein front # 24-197717 @ $78. each.
Richard
I just did the shocks, front and rear. My springs were fine.
I don't trust that all shock assemblies have the same quality of spring as the OEM.
Bilstein front # 24-197717 @ $78. each.
Richard
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: West TN
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Tuned
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 330
Likes: 6
03psd73,
I had a shop install the springs on my shocks because I could not find a consumer grade spring compressor for truck springs.
I didn't really want to deal with compressing those springs either. I have done a few cars with my compressor but it would not fit on the larger diameter coil wire on the Navigator.
Good luck with getting your installation done,
Richard
I had a shop install the springs on my shocks because I could not find a consumer grade spring compressor for truck springs.
I didn't really want to deal with compressing those springs either. I have done a few cars with my compressor but it would not fit on the larger diameter coil wire on the Navigator.
Good luck with getting your installation done,
Richard
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
antunez13
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Mar 30, 2009 01:59 PM