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Mar 19, 2019 | 03:15 PM

Nsopti

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new shock recommendations

I am looking to replace my oem shocks. I have a 2005 2wd excursion. my truck is not modified in any kind of way. I will be towing a travel trailer occasionally. looking for shocks that would provide the most comfortable ride, along with being suitable for occasional heavily loads.
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Mar 19, 2019 | 03:31 PM

EXSwap

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I personally like the KYB Monomax for the price, ride, and longevity. I have 100K on a set but they probably should have been changed around 75-80K. Still rides ok, just has some bounce to it that I don't particularly care for. I'm putting longer travel springs on soon and will have to go to the Bilstein due to the longer travel, but folks like those too. And they aren't that much more expensive. I haven't seen any info on their longevity though.

Mar 19, 2019 | 04:13 PM

Nsopti

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I looked into the monomax shocks, but they are not availble for the rear in the 2wd model

Mar 19, 2019 | 04:17 PM

Ziess

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I did Bilstein 5100s in front and 4600s in back last weekend and now it drives and handles like a brand new truck!

Mar 19, 2019 | 07:35 PM

rdinmv

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they make rancho 9000's for excursions, I like them because they are adjustable, I've had them on my last three trucks

Mar 20, 2019 | 08:29 AM

EXSwap

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Rockauto has a part number for the front, and I'd imagine the rears are the same as the 4WD model.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...420388&jsn=475

Mar 20, 2019 | 09:16 AM

Essayon

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I have an 05 2wd also. I tried Rancho 9000s but the front end was too bouncy, they didn't control the ride very well. I switched to Bilstein 4600s all around and F350 front coils and I love the ride now. The Heavy Duty Bilsteins are not as stiff as the Sports I have had on my cars.
I got mine from www.shockwarehouse.com.

Last edited by Essayon; Mar 29, 2019 at 02:55 PM. Reason: spelling

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Mar 25, 2019 | 06:55 PM

gapman789

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'02 Limited, V10, stock suspension with Motorcraft shocks, 215k miles, 18" HD rims w/285/75/18's Mastercraft tires. (I bought the rims/tires as a set).

I tow 6-8klbs of enclosed trailer. 85 mph and this truck drives, handles great. I don't have the dreaded 'sway' or 'wander'. Guess i got lucky.

Mar 26, 2019 | 09:14 AM

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bwguardian

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rock2610d

The wife's 2wd Excursion had the Gabriel shocks on it before I installed the Monroe units the last time because the back passenger side was damaged do to the shock mount...don't know why Ford mounted them this way. I really liked the Gabriel shocks but couldn't find them when it was time last year. She likes the Monroe Reflex and it is her vehicle but to me they aren't as firm. Where were you able to find the Gabriel shocks as I seem to recall they weren't available any more when I checked?