Bilstein 5100 series for lifted trucks. $66.00ea from jackit.com
Replacing FX4 shocks - with what?
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Replacing FX4 shocks - with what?
The stock Rancho shocks on this '03 F-150 are crap. Maybe off road they are OK (I don't know) but on rough road surfaces they are terrible. Hit a bump in a turn at speed and it feels like both rear tires are in the air. I now realize the FX4 wasn't for me but I have it and am considering changing the shocks. On my last F-150 I put on some Monroe Reflex shocks and they were a modest improvement. At least they didn't cost much at the time.
I hear that the Edlebrock IAS are very good but they cost more than most and are harder to locate. They sound like something close to what I'm seeking.
What other good options are there and why?
Thanks much!
I hear that the Edlebrock IAS are very good but they cost more than most and are harder to locate. They sound like something close to what I'm seeking.
What other good options are there and why?
Thanks much!
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rancho RSX are the "exact" same shock as the monroe "REFLEX" shocks excpt the rancho's have polly bushings
these are the best on-off road shocks you will find
either one is better then the standerd FX4 RS5000 units
remember also that your truck has torsion bars and will always ride like crap!
the new 04 F140 has no torsion bars!!!
torsion bars are for cars!!!!!! not trucks!!!!!
these are the best on-off road shocks you will find
either one is better then the standerd FX4 RS5000 units
remember also that your truck has torsion bars and will always ride like crap!
the new 04 F140 has no torsion bars!!!
torsion bars are for cars!!!!!! not trucks!!!!!
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i would second hardworkingford. The bilstien 5100 series are some of the best shocks around for the price. I put a set on my 350 w/38's and the difference was night and day. They look great and perform like a million bucks. Im sold on them.
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I just put edelbrock Performer IAS shocks on my 2002 Ranger.
It is great. It has NO body roll but isnt super stiff and jarring. Also going over bumps such as potholes and train tracks is much improved. The shocks are a bit pricy at 70$ each but worth every penny
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/ias_shocks2.html
Summit Racing has them for 70$ each
Disclaimer: motorhaven does not sell this product please do
not remove my info on where these can be obtained.. thank you.
Rand
It is great. It has NO body roll but isnt super stiff and jarring. Also going over bumps such as potholes and train tracks is much improved. The shocks are a bit pricy at 70$ each but worth every penny
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/ias_shocks2.html
Summit Racing has them for 70$ each
Disclaimer: motorhaven does not sell this product please do
not remove my info on where these can be obtained.. thank you.
Rand
