Testing Shocks
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Testing Shocks
Hey guys. So this isn’t a rant or complaint about how Super Duty’s ride- they are heavy duty trucks built to tow and haul and have E load range tires on them, etc. which all together contributes to a harsh ride when unloaded.
All that said, I think with 37k on my 2016 F-250 that my factory shocks are about dead and was wondering if it was a bad idea to pull one to verify. I’m looking at a new set of Bilstein 5100’s for $299 from Stage 3 Motorsports and just wanted to be sure before I pulled the trigger on it.
All that said, I think with 37k on my 2016 F-250 that my factory shocks are about dead and was wondering if it was a bad idea to pull one to verify. I’m looking at a new set of Bilstein 5100’s for $299 from Stage 3 Motorsports and just wanted to be sure before I pulled the trigger on it.
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I don't see why it would be a "bad idea" to pull one to test it, that said, I don't personally think it's worth the effort. If you look at them and you see oil; they're bad. Jump on the bumper. More than one or two up/down cycles means they're bad.
The factory ones are pretty cheap, and should last longer than 37k, but under tough conditions they could wear out prematurely.
The factory ones are pretty cheap, and should last longer than 37k, but under tough conditions they could wear out prematurely.
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I took the driver side rear shock loose from the bottom mount this morning and it is toast. I can compress it fully with my hand without using too much force. New Bilstein’s from Stage 3 Motorsports should be here by the end of the week!
Just in time for a Florida trip I have coming up. We all know how horrible I-95 in South Carolina is!
Just in time for a Florida trip I have coming up. We all know how horrible I-95 in South Carolina is!
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I took the driver side rear shock loose from the bottom mount this morning and it is toast. I can compress it fully with my hand without using too much force. New Bilstein’s from Stage 3 Motorsports should be here by the end of the week!
Just in time for a Florida trip I have coming up. We all know how horrible I-95 in South Carolina is!
Just in time for a Florida trip I have coming up. We all know how horrible I-95 in South Carolina is!
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I also noticed a couple other drivability things over the past couple months besides the rougher than normal ride which also led me to believe the shocks were no longer working.
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