OEM Shock Replacements
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OEM Shock Replacements
Looking for suggestions on shock replacements for the crappy OEM ones on a 2021 7.3 Lariat. I do not want any lift, I just want higher quality shocks.
I use the truck as a daily driver, towing a 7000 pound travel trailer, and light off roading a few times a year. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I use the truck as a daily driver, towing a 7000 pound travel trailer, and light off roading a few times a year. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Bilstein 5100's. All around, a good shock for a stock, or leveled Super Duty. Occasionally, 4 Wheel Parts will put them on sale for $319. Delivered. They're firm, but not harsh, definitely softer than a comparable Fox. Rancho 9000's worked well when I carried a Cabover Camper, but I'd never consider them for a daily driver.
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Originally Posted by SuperDuty Wannabe;[url=tel:19860039
19860039[/url]]Rancho 9000's worked well when I carried a Cabover Camper, but I'd never consider them for a daily driver.
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I put Fox on the front of mine, very noticeable difference. 2017 CCSB 6.2 plow prep. They were only ~$120 each.
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From: Chaz
Bilstein 4600 for stock heavy duty.
Bilstein 5100 for level kit or snow plow springs.
Rancho 5000 for decent stock replacement.
I would go 10-20k miles and go to one of those.
Otherwise get some Fox or Kings.
Bilstein 5100 for level kit or snow plow springs.
Rancho 5000 for decent stock replacement.
I would go 10-20k miles and go to one of those.
Otherwise get some Fox or Kings.
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Tuned
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Looking for suggestions on shock replacements for the crappy OEM ones on a 2021 7.3 Lariat. I do not want any lift, I just want higher quality shocks.
I use the truck as a daily driver, towing a 7000 pound travel trailer, and light off roading a few times a year. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I use the truck as a daily driver, towing a 7000 pound travel trailer, and light off roading a few times a year. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I also purchased the Bilstein 4600s, but I haven't installed them yet. I'll get them on when I get my 1st oil change/service, so I can't compare OEM vs Bilstein yet. My truck isn't leveled or lifted so I didn't really consider their 5100s. As for the Rancho 5000s or 9000s, I only know that they rusted a lot on my old 08 F350 but I did consider them....
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They rust. They were good for heavy dampening on 9. Setting 1-8 was a pain in the ***. The **** isn't easy to turn, and the settings arn't a positive click. Especially when you're laying on your back, under the truck, trying to turn the ****. I was never sure if it was on 3 or 5, or .. what. Just no.
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Where are you finding fox 2.5 reservior for under $500 each
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I have the Rancho 9000XL. Mine are still easy to change the setting after three years. I can never remember what they were last set to, so I always rotate them back to 1 and then go up from there. Definite improvement over stock. Great warranty.
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Just installed bisteins 5100’s on my stock 19. Was between them or fox 2.0 but mot reviews seemed to prefer bilstein for more on road/towing.
Took around an hour and a half to do myself and am very pleased with the difference. Mostly less rocking going up driveways and dips.
really can’t go wrong on fox or bilstein.
Took around an hour and a half to do myself and am very pleased with the difference. Mostly less rocking going up driveways and dips.
really can’t go wrong on fox or bilstein.