OEM replacement shocks any good?
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Laughing Gas
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OEM replacement shocks any good?
My 2006 6.0 4x4 w/150K mi has the original shocks. Checked with a dealer to see if they had replacements. The ones they showed me (based on my vin) didn't match the color of my originals and the parts guy said they are all black now and he doesn't know who makes them.
i have read many of the SD shock posts and noticed there isn't much love for the original stuff but i at least wanted to give the dealer a chance.
any ideas what they might be?
thanks
i have read many of the SD shock posts and noticed there isn't much love for the original stuff but i at least wanted to give the dealer a chance.
any ideas what they might be?
thanks
More Turbo
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I agree. There is zero reason to buy shocks from a dealer. You can buy factory shocks cheaper online, and there are hundreds of better options to shop.
As far as your question- factory shocks are fine- your originals lasted- but there are better choices.
As far as your question- factory shocks are fine- your originals lasted- but there are better choices.
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Ford has the shocks made to their specifications. The lowest bidder makes them. If "Brand M" is making them now, "Brand G" might win the bid on the next lot and make them for the next 6 months or so.
Tuned
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This makes me think of the term "Military Grade" used in marketing. It sounds really tough and will last forever. But, if it's truly dissected, "Military Grade" means "It meets the bare minimum requirement at the lowest price". It doesn't mean it's the best though!
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From: Chaz
I have found Rancho 5000 to be the best value.
I have used the factory shocks too. Only because I was extremely busy and had to go through the suspension and body mounts while one of my old trucks was in for service. Truck had 150k on it and only planned to use it for a little longer, like 6 months 25k miles. They worked fine.
I have used the factory shocks too. Only because I was extremely busy and had to go through the suspension and body mounts while one of my old trucks was in for service. Truck had 150k on it and only planned to use it for a little longer, like 6 months 25k miles. They worked fine.
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I have bought Monroe shocks online for both my Ford trucks. I think it was shockwarehouse.com
I went to Pep Boys and they installed my F150's, inexpensive.
My F250 I took to Off Road Warehouse and they installed my Monroe shocks and Motorcraft steering damper.
I went to Pep Boys and they installed my F150's, inexpensive.
My F250 I took to Off Road Warehouse and they installed my Monroe shocks and Motorcraft steering damper.
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Laughing Gas
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thanks for the replys, still learning on this subject. my truck came with the off road suspension pkg that has rancho shocks. the current OEM replacements show no rancho markings, do u think ford is now supplying the older SDs with a one shock fits all now?
another question, when buying shocks how do u pick the lengths. is it best to have ride height in the middle of the range from compressed to extended or biased one direction or the other?
another question, when buying shocks how do u pick the lengths. is it best to have ride height in the middle of the range from compressed to extended or biased one direction or the other?
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thanks for the replys, still learning on this subject. my truck came with the off road suspension pkg that has rancho shocks. the current OEM replacements show no rancho markings, do u think ford is now supplying the older SDs with a one shock fits all now?
another question, when buying shocks how do u pick the lengths. is it best to have ride height in the middle of the range from compressed to extended or biased one direction or the other?
another question, when buying shocks how do u pick the lengths. is it best to have ride height in the middle of the range from compressed to extended or biased one direction or the other?
As far as measuring, read Post #25 in this thread: Which Shocks. It goes into detail regarding how I got the right length shock for my application.
Laughing Gas
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I have used Rancho, Monroe, etc. By far the best handling and ride quality is with Bilstein. I also installed there steering damper. This combination made my 4X4 CC handle better than it ever has......
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From: Chaz
Yeah the 4600 bilstein is a good HD shock for stock trucks. I think they ride rough, if that is a concern then go to the Rancho 9000.
If its lifted the 5100 bilstein comes in lengths for different lifts. I think the rancho 9000 has some lengths for leveling kits.
If its lifted the 5100 bilstein comes in lengths for different lifts. I think the rancho 9000 has some lengths for leveling kits.
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