Shocks for 2018
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Tuned
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From: Brentwood CA
I just ordered fox 2.0 for mine. Bought them locally but you can get part numbers at the fox site. I went fox because bilstein did not seem to have a part number for the rears.
I had bilstein 5100 on my 13 and liked them. I will post my results with the fox 2.0 once they are installed . Btw my factory Rancho had an oil leak on one of the shocks at under 1k miles
I had bilstein 5100 on my 13 and liked them. I will post my results with the fox 2.0 once they are installed . Btw my factory Rancho had an oil leak on one of the shocks at under 1k miles
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From: Spokane, WA
I have a 2017 XLT. I put the Rancho 9000xl's on recently and ran them for 2 months. Tried every "setting" from 3 up to 8 and all in between. For some reason on my truck (long bed) the shocks really increased side to side body roll (no rear stabilizer yet). Gave them a good shot, but they are being sent back on Thursday. And I actually like the ride of the Ford cheapo shocks better---- now that I have them back on (which is kind of crazy to me). And not sure if it was a coincidence or not, but I had 2 bouts with death wobble when I had the Rancho's on (set on 8). Think I am going to try the new Fox 2.0's next---- as I like a firmer ride.
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From: Brentwood CA
I have a 2017 XLT. I put the Rancho 9000xl's on recently and ran them for 2 months. Tried every "setting" from 3 up to 8 and all in between. For some reason on my truck (long bed) the shocks really increased side to side body roll (no rear stabilizer yet). Gave them a good shot, but they are being sent back on Thursday. And I actually like the ride of the Ford cheapo shocks better---- now that I have them back on (which is kind of crazy to me). And not sure if it was a coincidence or not, but I had 2 bouts with death wobble when I had the Rancho's on (set on 8). Think I am going to try the new Fox 2.0's next---- as I like a firmer ride.
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From: NJ
I installed Fox 2.0's a couple of week ago also, the ride is definitely harder then the oem fx4 shocks, honestly I don't know if it even handles bumps better, I was was considering trying the Rancho adjustable but after reading this thread I'm not sure what the answer is.
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From: Brentwood CA
I installed Fox 2.0's a couple of week ago also, the ride is definitely harder then the oem fx4 shocks, honestly I don't know if it even handles bumps better, I was was considering trying the Rancho adjustable but after reading this thread I'm not sure what the answer is.
With the Ford shocks go over the tracks fast - truck bounces left and right and hops like you are going to loose control - with the Fox's no bouncing left to right or hopping.
I will admint the Ford shocks gave a less firm ride which on really crappy city roads and freeways is forgiving and results in a smoother ride.
With the Fox 2.0 you feel the bumps and craters in the road - the type of roads you see from extensive 18 wheeler traffic.
My son is going to set the TPMS trigger lower and then we will air down the tires to around 50LBS
Might consider a tire upgrade.
For now I like the postive control of the truck so I'm planning to stay with the Fox's. I do have the Ford shocks tucked away.....
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From: NJ
Do the railroad track test.
With the Ford shocks go over the tracks fast - truck bounces left and right and hops like you are going to loose control - with the Fox's no bouncing left to right or hopping.
I will admint the Ford shocks gave a less firm ride which on really crappy city roads and freeways is forgiving and results in a smoother ride.
With the Fox 2.0 you feel the bumps and craters in the road - the type of roads you see from extensive 18 wheeler traffic.
My son is going to set the TPMS trigger lower and then we will air down the tires to around 50LBS
Might consider a tire upgrade.
For now I like the postive control of the truck so I'm planning to stay with the Fox's. I do have the Ford shocks tucked away.....
With the Ford shocks go over the tracks fast - truck bounces left and right and hops like you are going to loose control - with the Fox's no bouncing left to right or hopping.
I will admint the Ford shocks gave a less firm ride which on really crappy city roads and freeways is forgiving and results in a smoother ride.
With the Fox 2.0 you feel the bumps and craters in the road - the type of roads you see from extensive 18 wheeler traffic.
My son is going to set the TPMS trigger lower and then we will air down the tires to around 50LBS
Might consider a tire upgrade.
For now I like the postive control of the truck so I'm planning to stay with the Fox's. I do have the Ford shocks tucked away.....
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