Need Recommendation for Shocks
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Need Recommendation for Shocks
Ford F350, Crew Cab, 7.3lt diesel, 4x4, DWR, Long Bed.
My shocks have had it. I have been looking for some new shocks but thought I would reach out to those experienced with heavy trucks to see what works best.
Thanks for you input in advance.
Patrick
My shocks have had it. I have been looking for some new shocks but thought I would reach out to those experienced with heavy trucks to see what works best.
Thanks for you input in advance.
Patrick
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I haven't changed mine yet. Just under 50k on my 16. Still rides good on the stockers. Summit and Rock Auto both have those Ranchos too.
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Same "style" of shock as the Bilstein (or a FOX) but we don't charge it as high and different valving that has been well received. 
Our warranty and ride guarantee info too!
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Our warranty and ride guarantee info too!
Limited Lifetime Warranty / 90-Day Risk-Free Ride Offer
@Rancho Suspension How do the 7000's stack up? Equivalent to the 5100's?
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I've normally buy NAPA premium straight hydraulic shocks for all my trucks since my first one in 1978. I've tried the others and really couldn't tell much difference other than in my wallet. I have found for the best ride and handling I change them at 35K to 40K. Can't tell normally if they are bad before I change them but man can you tell a difference after.
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Not a bad rule of thumb. In general, 50,000 miles is the "recommend" time frame, but the way you do it, you will notice the difference too.
I've normally buy NAPA premium straight hydraulic shocks for all my trucks since my first one in 1978. I've tried the others and really couldn't tell much difference other than in my wallet. I have found for the best ride and handling I change them at 35K to 40K. Can't tell normally if they are bad before I change them but man can you tell a difference after.
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I put the yellow...though I sprayed them with gray bed liner material...Monroe gas units on my F350 4x4 CC LB back in 2005 or so. I recently replaced them again a couple years back...they have a lifetime warranty from the local O'riley parts store. My truck does have an extra leaf in the front end that stiffens and picks it up. Yes the truck rides stiff, but it's a big heavy 4x4 truck! For smooth rides I jump in the wife's Excursion. For that truck...it's a 2wd...I always put a variable rate shock on it, like the Monroe Reflex.