Strut Assembly
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Mountain Pass
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Strut Assembly
I have a 2014 F150 Supercrew XLT 5.0 4x4 157wb 3.55 LSD. I think I want OEM Motorcraft strut assemblies for replacement. I use Motorcraft as often as possible for repairs. Many aftermarket companies leave 2014 out of the discussion. Having the same style lower front shock mount as later years, I would like to use takeoffs from a later model. I am currently looking at some from a 2023 model F150. I considered Bilstein, but I want a loaded strut. I also do not want to change height. (Rear shocks to be changed, too.) Does anyone have any experience with this idea? My VIN tag has VVAA for springs.
Last edited by wulleebullee; Nov 28, 2023 at 03:33 PM. Reason: key word addition: 2015,2018,2020,2022,2023
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I agree with @pbsdaddy ^^^^^^^
The "New Member Introductions" forum probably won't get you the best answer . . .
. . . however, I will point out: Your truck has a steel body. The F-150 started being aluminum bodied in the 2015 model year. If you want to keep the same height, going to struts that are designed for a lighter pickup probably wouldn't be a good solution.
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The "New Member Introductions" forum probably won't get you the best answer . . .
I have a 2014 F150 Supercrew XLT 5.0 4x4 157wb 3.55 LSD. I think I want OEM Motorcraft strut assemblies for replacement. I use Motorcraft as often as possible for repairs. Many aftermarket companies leave 2014 out of the discussion. Having the same style lower front shock mount as later years, I would like to use takeoffs from a later model. I am currently looking at some from a 2023 model F150. I considered Bilstein, but I want a loaded strut. I also do not want to change height. (Rear shocks to be changed, too.) Does anyone have any experience with this idea? My VIN tag has VVAA for springs.
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Agreed
I agree about this not being in the best place. It was a mistake. It has been awhile since I've posted. I did move it. However, what is your reasoning for not using a 2015-23
coil-on-shock? A heavier truck would give a softer ride. It is very harsh now. I don't see how it could be worse.
coil-on-shock? A heavier truck would give a softer ride. It is very harsh now. I don't see how it could be worse.
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They're different part numbers. I'm not sure what is different between one and the other. If it fits, it might give a softer ride . . . or it might be just as firm. If it gives a softer ride, this might come with a lower stance and might create alignment issues, or might not. I've personally never heard of anyone doing this, but would love to know how an effort like this turns out.
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