Shock upgrade options?
Mountain Pass
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Call the folks at https://accutuneoffroad.com/ and tell them how you plan to use the truck.
They'll make a recommendation and spend the time to answer questions.
I had Fox on my 2017 and I installed Fox on my 24. Was it expensive, yes ... but completely worth it for how I use my truck.
They'll make a recommendation and spend the time to answer questions.
I had Fox on my 2017 and I installed Fox on my 24. Was it expensive, yes ... but completely worth it for how I use my truck.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
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Call the folks at https://accutuneoffroad.com/ and tell them how you plan to use the truck.
They'll make a recommendation and spend the time to answer questions.
I had Fox on my 2017 and I installed Fox on my 24. Was it expensive, yes ... but completely worth it for how I use my truck.
They'll make a recommendation and spend the time to answer questions.
I had Fox on my 2017 and I installed Fox on my 24. Was it expensive, yes ... but completely worth it for how I use my truck.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2021
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From: East TN
Another vote for the 5100's. Much better rebound control than the factory shocks. The rear end no longer "skittles" around a bumpy corner. They make a set for trucks with leveling lifts too.
Hotshot
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My experience …others will vary
2019 f-450
oem to blistien = no diff
oem to rancho 9000 adjustable = on min setting worse, on ma. Setting no diff
oem to fox 2.0, never tried them. It suspect they will be fine
oem to fox 2.5, adjustable version , at max setting I am happy with them. I asked for a plus up in the valving and didn’t get the plus up. Suspect I will need more dampening with a big load so that’s why I asked for the plus up.
Also added sulastics HD version, summo springs, helwig overleaf
2019 f-450
oem to blistien = no diff
oem to rancho 9000 adjustable = on min setting worse, on ma. Setting no diff
oem to fox 2.0, never tried them. It suspect they will be fine
oem to fox 2.5, adjustable version , at max setting I am happy with them. I asked for a plus up in the valving and didn’t get the plus up. Suspect I will need more dampening with a big load so that’s why I asked for the plus up.
Also added sulastics HD version, summo springs, helwig overleaf
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Cross-Country
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I'm leaning towards the 5100s at this point, but is there an increase in performance with the Fox 2.0? Also is one going to last longer than the other? I'm also looking to swap out the OEM steering stabilizer as well since adding a heavier 35" wheel/tire.
Lead Driver
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From: Uh oh, CA
Saying all of this, I love my 5100’s. I also upgraded my OE tires to the Falken Wildpeak AT4 295/70/18’s (34.5x11.5) that weighs 70 lbs each. No problem so far but between the new shocks (including the matching 5100 steering stabilizer) and the new tires, my truck rides smoother and more stabile than when new. It’s so much enjoyable to drive.
Cargo Master
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From: Cincy area
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Cross-Country
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The Foxes can be rebuilt, the Bilstiens can’t. Saying that, I have seen plenty of folks state they are going well over 50k on Bilsteins with no issues, while I have read of some folks (but not all) having to rebuild the Foxes quite a bit earlier. Also take into consideration the cost of rebuilds as well as time for your truck being down during the rebuild (unless you have other shocks to swap out with). I’ve said this before and been blamed for hating on Fox shocks and that’s not the case. It’s just what I have read over the years. In fact, I wanted a set, but considering almost double the initial price, then the reports of more often rebuilds, along with cost and time, I went for the ones that are simpler, easily proven and less expensive on the pocket book.
Saying all of this, I love my 5100’s. I also upgraded my OE tires to the Falken Wildpeak AT4 295/70/18’s (34.5x11.5) that weighs 70 lbs each. No problem so far but between the new shocks (including the matching 5100 steering stabilizer) and the new tires, my truck rides smoother and more stabile than when new. It’s so much enjoyable to drive.
Saying all of this, I love my 5100’s. I also upgraded my OE tires to the Falken Wildpeak AT4 295/70/18’s (34.5x11.5) that weighs 70 lbs each. No problem so far but between the new shocks (including the matching 5100 steering stabilizer) and the new tires, my truck rides smoother and more stabile than when new. It’s so much enjoyable to drive.
Laughing Gas
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The internal valving is the same, but the 5100s have a slightly higher pressure. That and the exterior finish are the differences.
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Cargo Master
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From: Bighorn Basin, NW Wyoming
Bilstein tech support via email told me that for my 2022 F250 the 4600 and 5100 are exactly the same with the exception of length and external finish.
Fleet Mechanic
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Anyone know anything about these?
https://eibach.com/eps-search?year=2...4WD+%7C+Diesel
I remember Eibach was "cool" back in high school, price is right to try I think for my next set unless they are known crap. Happy with my Fox 2.0 over stock
https://eibach.com/eps-search?year=2...4WD+%7C+Diesel
I remember Eibach was "cool" back in high school, price is right to try I think for my next set unless they are known crap. Happy with my Fox 2.0 over stock