Shock advice...
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Shock advice...
I want to put shocks on my '02 F350 Dually. I've read some archives and recent topics out it, but it's littered with those trying to "look cool". I've used air adjustable shocks before, they worked well so far as eliminating sag and firming the bounce, but did not dampen...
My goals:
1. Dampen bounce while towing, I know the Bilistiens say they do this.
2. Improve stability while bouncing, as when I cross a bridge seam at an angle while towing 14000 lbs. Again, the damping shocks sound like they'd do the trick.
3. Raise the rear of the truck about 1.5" while unloaded. I don't want lot's of height, but about 1 more inch of lift would set my trailer perfect with my existing 20,000# rated hitch.
4. Not a bone jarring ride when not towing.
Any thoughts, suggestions?
Robert
My goals:
1. Dampen bounce while towing, I know the Bilistiens say they do this.
2. Improve stability while bouncing, as when I cross a bridge seam at an angle while towing 14000 lbs. Again, the damping shocks sound like they'd do the trick.
3. Raise the rear of the truck about 1.5" while unloaded. I don't want lot's of height, but about 1 more inch of lift would set my trailer perfect with my existing 20,000# rated hitch.
4. Not a bone jarring ride when not towing.
Any thoughts, suggestions?
Robert
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Shock advice...
If you don't want to spring the bucks for a Keddleman air ride suspension, you might try 2 solutions. Rather than an "air shock", you might try load leveling air bags to give you infinite ride height adjustment. They only cost about $300 installed (depending where you live). The Rancho 9000 shock I use has extreme adjustability as well when you must carry variable weight loads. They offer a nice ride when empty too. I use the "in cab" control to adjust them with the push of a button. The shocks can be manually adjusted for ride with out the controller too.
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From: CONNECTICRAP
Shock advice...
I vote for the Bilstiens for driveability. The shocks did exactly what you are looking for. Dampen bounces and eliminated that "bone-jarring" ride. To raise the rear for towing, airbags seem the best way to go. I am going to try a progressive spring helper from Roadmaster one of these days.
