2013 F250 Shocks
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2013 F250 Shocks
I know there has been a lot of threads about this, but I couldn't find a straight answer. I tow a 10,000 pound travel trailer, don't do too much off roading. If I do, Its all slow speed. and am looking to change my shocks. I am torn between Bilstein 5100, which I have had before and was a very stiff ride, Bilstein 4600, rancho 9000 or black max. Any input would greatly be appreciated.
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Sadly shock absorber terms are so highly subjective they're mostly unreliable, just don't translate universally to others. One man's stiff ride is "just 'bout right......" so what to do, what to do?
Assess how your truck is driven as a daily driver---if its more frequently towing the TT you'd want to equip it for that load. (Adding a rear sway bar might be advisable) Calling Bilstein can get you a lot of useful information and possible suggestions what would work best for your situation. Without their help I would have never known they make a shock for "short wheelbase motor homes" that fit my E350 perfectly and are a whole lot "stiffer" than the usual E-Series shocks. I'm running fairly close to my upper GVW so wanted something with a lot of ride control. Of course the short wheel base Hellwig front and rear sway bars helps but the shocks have the biggest effect on the van's driving behavior.
Not sure that's too helpful but understanding how your truck is most frequently used is the first step I think.
Assess how your truck is driven as a daily driver---if its more frequently towing the TT you'd want to equip it for that load. (Adding a rear sway bar might be advisable) Calling Bilstein can get you a lot of useful information and possible suggestions what would work best for your situation. Without their help I would have never known they make a shock for "short wheelbase motor homes" that fit my E350 perfectly and are a whole lot "stiffer" than the usual E-Series shocks. I'm running fairly close to my upper GVW so wanted something with a lot of ride control. Of course the short wheel base Hellwig front and rear sway bars helps but the shocks have the biggest effect on the van's driving behavior.
Not sure that's too helpful but understanding how your truck is most frequently used is the first step I think.
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Personally I'd use a good quality or better stock rated shock and maybe consider using the Air Lift bags for the occasional towing trips? Otherwise your shocks would be too much or too little for you?
Tuned
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Rancho 9000 Adjustable Shocks have been absolutely the best riding, best ride quality of any shocks I've ever owned, period.
Better than my Bilsteins by far, because I can tune them in for every need I've ever had. Unloaded, I set them a bit softer for a "Cadillac" ride. Then when the truck is loaded, or towing, I simply turn the **** and bump them up to handle the load.
Excellent ride. Excellent dampening.
Excellent shocks.
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Better than my Bilsteins by far, because I can tune them in for every need I've ever had. Unloaded, I set them a bit softer for a "Cadillac" ride. Then when the truck is loaded, or towing, I simply turn the **** and bump them up to handle the load.
Excellent ride. Excellent dampening.
Excellent shocks.
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