New shocks recommendation?
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Based on the pictures in post #13 of your other thread, those do not look like the same 4600 shocks I bought for my 4x4 F-250. It is not surprising that the shocks have a different mounting method though.
My shocks were plug and play so to speak, as long as the installer had an impact gun to make the job easy.
Reading past post #13, it seems the 4600 shocks you bought do bolt right up?
For reference and future readers, the 4600's I bought came in a set of four consisting of part #'s 33-028187 and 24-185981.
My shocks were plug and play so to speak, as long as the installer had an impact gun to make the job easy.
Reading past post #13, it seems the 4600 shocks you bought do bolt right up?
For reference and future readers, the 4600's I bought came in a set of four consisting of part #'s 33-028187 and 24-185981.
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After looking at the link to the adapter I think I understand the issue now. I see the part number you ordered has a photo of the 2 bolt style in the part description. Is that not the actual?
I poked around at Summit and see that options appear limited for a 4wd Ex. I wonder what a local part store could get you. That’s where dad ordered the Motorcrafts.
I also saw this one at summit listed for your vehicle. SN-24-185455
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSN-24-185455
The photo looks the same, I’m not sure what the real difference is. Maybe they just have 1 listed incorrectly?
edit: looks like this is for a 2wd.
Could give Bilstein a call to try and clear it up but they’ll likely just refer to the application chart on their computer which looks like it’s wrong. Maybe their tech line could help out?
Honestly, I’d probably try giving them a call and if nothing was direct fit then probably just order the $100 adapter brackets and be done with it.
Digging some more…
Here’s a search at Rockauto. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...k+/+strut,7556
The list they show may give you some part numbers to search for. They show Motorcraft, but only 1 available 🫤 ASH24433 They do appear available at Amazon though.
OK, just know before hitting the submit button I checked out your other thread again. I see you uploaded a photo of your new shock which does have the double bolt style. Does that mean that Bilstein corrected the issue and these are now direct fit?
I poked around at Summit and see that options appear limited for a 4wd Ex. I wonder what a local part store could get you. That’s where dad ordered the Motorcrafts.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSN-24-185455
The photo looks the same, I’m not sure what the real difference is. Maybe they just have 1 listed incorrectly?
edit: looks like this is for a 2wd.
Could give Bilstein a call to try and clear it up but they’ll likely just refer to the application chart on their computer which looks like it’s wrong. Maybe their tech line could help out?
Honestly, I’d probably try giving them a call and if nothing was direct fit then probably just order the $100 adapter brackets and be done with it.
Digging some more…
Here’s a search at Rockauto. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...k+/+strut,7556
The list they show may give you some part numbers to search for. They show Motorcraft, but only 1 available 🫤 ASH24433 They do appear available at Amazon though.
OK, just know before hitting the submit button I checked out your other thread again. I see you uploaded a photo of your new shock which does have the double bolt style. Does that mean that Bilstein corrected the issue and these are now direct fit?
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@Racin and Sous...Yes, they fit perfectly with no modifications. Pain in the butt to install and compress overall though. The straps did not compress them to the degree that they needed to be compressed to...only allowed enough space for a floor jack and a wide socket to compress them. Certainly not a 10 minute job.
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Originally Posted by excursion_7.3
@Racin and Sous...Yes, they fit perfectly with no modifications. Pain in the butt to install and compress overall though. The straps did not compress them to the degree that they needed to be compressed to...only allowed enough space for a floor jack and a wide socket to compress them. Certainly not a 10 minute job.
Next up you’ll have to come back and share a review on hope they handle.
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I only did the rears as I am short on time but what a difference. Much more firm. The shocks I removed had to be the originals as the top "shield" was seriously rusted out.
Does anyone know if that level of rust is common on these or is that completely unheard of?
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Having been in MN for 20 years, I'd say it's pretty common.
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@Racin and Sous...Yes, they fit perfectly with no modifications. Pain in the butt to install and compress overall though. The straps did not compress them to the degree that they needed to be compressed to...only allowed enough space for a floor jack and a wide socket to compress them. Certainly not a 10 minute job.
Hopefully you enjoy the new shocks as much as I have. My wife noticed the difference almost immediately without me giving any clues about them being replaced.
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@Sous - Yeah I am usually the unlucky guy. I am going to do the front now. Do you or anyone here know if the procedure is the same as your video for the Excursion 7.3 4x4 by chance? It's awesome that your wife noticed right away without your even hinting at it.
Thanks for putting this out there!
Thanks for putting this out there!
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@Sous - Yeah I am usually the unlucky guy. I am going to do the front now. Do you or anyone here know if the procedure is the same as your video for the Excursion 7.3 4x4 by chance? It's awesome that your wife noticed right away without your even hinting at it.
Thanks for putting this out there!
Thanks for putting this out there!
I hear you about being unlucky. I fought a 2003 2.0 VW Beetle for a week this winter just to replace the water pump. The pump is run by the timing belt and requires the engine to be moved and adjusted in order to get the mounts out. I saved a boat load of money doing it myself though, as you likely are now.
You will get it done, walk away for a bit or a day if you have to.
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I cannot say for sure the procedure is the same, but if the shock mounting locations look the same I would ***-ume they are the same procedure. Truly, I was/am impressed with the 4600's. The shocks I took off were well worn though, so they had an easy time of making things better.
I hear you about being unlucky. I fought a 2003 2.0 VW Beetle for a week this winter just to replace the water pump. The pump is run by the timing belt and requires the engine to be moved and adjusted in order to get the mounts out. I saved a boat load of money doing it myself though, as you likely are now.
You will get it done, walk away for a bit or a day if you have to.
I hear you about being unlucky. I fought a 2003 2.0 VW Beetle for a week this winter just to replace the water pump. The pump is run by the timing belt and requires the engine to be moved and adjusted in order to get the mounts out. I saved a boat load of money doing it myself though, as you likely are now.
You will get it done, walk away for a bit or a day if you have to.
Funny...I too have a 2003 VW but it is a Jetta TDI Wagon. I know the feeling!
I do everything myself that I can. It's to the point of severe burnout though. If I bring it to a shop the work never gets done right so I just persist. Hands shaking, back aching and so forth.
It has gotten so bad that even on the Excursion I do manual tire changes and bubble balance even if it takes a while. Still balances out way better than it does at the shop and I don't have to go back 3 times to have it corrected.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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