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Old Sep 6, 2023 | 05:02 PM
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Dual Front Shock Setup

Does anyone make a dual front shock bracket/hoop for the 2017s?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2023 | 06:05 PM
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What would be the purpose over going with a higher end single shock that could deliver the damping force you're looking for?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2023 | 06:06 PM
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Dual front shocks were a thing from a different era. Never understood them back then and don't see a need now. Having said that, dual front shocks for the 17+ Super Duty doesn't look to be a common thing, but I'm sure you and/or a fabricator could find a way to make one work.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2023 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 406f150
What would be the purpose over going with a higher end single shock that could deliver the damping force you're looking for?


I currently have icon dual rate lift springs and can’t keep shocks in the front end longer than a month. Ranchos blow the seals, bilsteins develop dead spots and ride terrible after a few weeks. I might have to upgrade to shock with remote reservoir to help keep the oil cool.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2023 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by magmetcclb
I currently have icon dual rate lift springs and can’t keep shocks in the front end longer than a month. Ranchos blow the seals, bilsteins develop dead spots and ride terrible after a few weeks. I might have to upgrade to shock with remote reservoir to help keep the oil cool.
Where are you using this truck, baja? What does Icon say about it, they have been in the offroad suspension business for awhile now. In most SD use, including offroad, a remote reservoir shock is unnecessary. There are so many owners with stock and lifted Super Duty's who don't seem be having this problem. Going through shocks in one month would have me wondering if you are using the wrong length shocks. Bottoming out a shock(too long) will kill it quick, and constantly topping out a shock(too short) out at speed could also cause issues
 
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