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Well, after doing my maintenance routine this week on my truck, checking the suspension since it has been riding harshly last couple of weeks, I found a wet shock.
They are originals with ONLY 169251 miles on them.
I can't afford Bilstein's right now, maybe next change, so I went with Rancho's with a discount code.
I believe Rancho is made by Gabriel, not the best shocks, I know, but best I can afford right now.
They are originals with ONLY 169251 miles on them.
I can't afford Bilstein's right now, maybe next change, so I went with Rancho's with a discount code.
I believe Rancho is made by Gabriel, not the best shocks, I know, but best I can afford right now.
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From: Chaz
Putting Fox 2.0 on a new (couple thousand miles) 2019 f250 with HD front springs made a noticeable performance difference.
I think the Rancho RS7MT has been the smoothest shock I have ran on an F250. All typical crew cabs.
I think the Rancho RS7MT has been the smoothest shock I have ran on an F250. All typical crew cabs.
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I watched this and went with Fox. They made a difference from stock. There's a nasty road I drive 8-10 times a week shuttling my kids to ballet. First time I drove it after the swap was significant....
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[QUOTE=ncred02;21248233]Is it worth replacing the OEM with an upgrade like Bilstein?/QUOTE]
If you don’t drive off pavement and the OE shocks have 30k miles or less, I doubt you’ll notice any difference.
I like the new Rancho (Black) mono tube RS7MT’s better on Ford SD’s (solid front axle) than the Bilstein’s. I believe the Rancho’s are a little softer riding than the Bilstein’s.
If you don’t drive off pavement and the OE shocks have 30k miles or less, I doubt you’ll notice any difference.
I like the new Rancho (Black) mono tube RS7MT’s better on Ford SD’s (solid front axle) than the Bilstein’s. I believe the Rancho’s are a little softer riding than the Bilstein’s.
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