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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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Front Shock Size

Looking for the correct front shocks for my 85 f-150 4x4 lariat custom xlt...I bought the shocks listed at Autozone for my truck, but they were too short....Truck does not have a lift kit or anything like that....not looking to spend alot either.....Thanks in advance for the help...
 
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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go back and ask to compare the set they sold you to another set...there are a lot of morons working at Autozone
Also, you could take one of your original shocks and compare them....you could try a junkyard, you would be mighty surprised what lurks around those places

-jason-

ps check your sku# with this site
 

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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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Yeah those guys at autozone are next to worthless most of the time when it comes to knowing what people need. I wonder if they accidentally gave you the shocks for a 2wd F150. I am sure the 2wds use shorter shocks as they do sit lower than 4wds like yours and mine. I would try to return them and compare them to a set of shocks that go on a 4wd, so you can see if there is a difference.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 04:52 AM
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Thanks for the advise guys! Looks like there's a general consensus on Autozone workers. I think I will take one of the front shocks and bring it in for a comparison.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:32 AM
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Good Luck Bruce!
 
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