shocks for 250
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shocks for 250
I have a V10 SD 250 2X4 with 10K miles. When I hit a bump the front tires bounce like basketballs and seam to keep bouncing. I am looking for a shock with more rebound control or something because this is driving me nuts. Any sugestions?
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shocks for 250
I put KYB Monomax shock on the front and have luved them. about $50 each and about 15minutes to install. (Given that everything goes smoothly)
BTW: becareful when tightening the lower shock bolt. I broke one of mine and ended up having to replace the radius arm... Darn torq specs. Never broke a bolt before I started following the torq specs.
99 F250SD EC 5.4L 3.73 285 BFG/ATs...
99 Expy EB 5.4L
BTW: becareful when tightening the lower shock bolt. I broke one of mine and ended up having to replace the radius arm... Darn torq specs. Never broke a bolt before I started following the torq specs.
99 F250SD EC 5.4L 3.73 285 BFG/ATs...
99 Expy EB 5.4L
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Bilstein is the only company that offers a shock (5100) which was custom valved specifically for SDs. They make a big difference in ride quality.
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Overkill, 2000 X 4x4 Limited,V10, Black Monochrome, The Edge 12.5" Lift, The Edge Adjustable Track Bar, The Edge Monster Truck Traction Bars, The Edge Dual Shock Hoops, Bilstein 7100 Shocks (Custom Valved), ORU 7100 Dress-up Kits, ORU CrossOver Steering & Hydraulic Assist, High Angle Drivelines, 18/39-16.5 M/T Baja Belteds, 16.5x14 Weld Mountain Crushers, Crystal Head Lights & Corners, Trenz Billet Grill, ORI PreRunner Bar, Hella 3000s, Billet Fuel Door, Kodiak Power Steps (4), Con-Fer Dif Covers, Go Rhino Trusses, 5.13 Gears, Superchip, Borla Exhaust, Volant Filter, BBK TB Spacer, Custom Dark Graphite Carpet & Headliner, Custom Black Leather Seats, Custom Molded Carbon Fiber Interior Trim, Trenz Billet Door Sills, Weathertech Mats & Liner, Eclipse 7301 Multi-Media, McIntosh MC4000M, Focal Utopia 165W3 (2), Illusion Audio nd12 (4), Stinger Caps & Wires, Q-Logic Kicks, Custom False Spare Tire/Sub Enclosure
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shocks for 250
To replace the shocks is the easiest thing, ever, warmdye. I did the fronts without even taking the tire off. Although, with your bigger tires, you might want to remove them. Other than that, it's as easy as unbolting the old ones and bolt in the new ones.
I went with Bilsteins. I just didn't want to worry about adjusting the shocks like with the Ranchos. These should last a long time. The old shocks were still good at 22000 mi so the difference wasn't astounding. But the Bilsteins soak up the bumps better and firm up the ride without being harsh. They do thier job.
I went with Bilsteins. I just didn't want to worry about adjusting the shocks like with the Ranchos. These should last a long time. The old shocks were still good at 22000 mi so the difference wasn't astounding. But the Bilsteins soak up the bumps better and firm up the ride without being harsh. They do thier job.
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Go with Bilsteins. You'll never have to think about it again. I've tried other suppossed premium shocks, I had to test there warranties on all of them. Seems they only last about two years. Bilsteins on the other hand I've never replaced.
Steve
99 SD, V10, EC, SB, LARIOT.
315-75-16 ProComp XTerrains M/T ClassicII 16x10
Fabtech 3.5 lift kit, Bilstein shocks
More to come I'm sure.
Steve
99 SD, V10, EC, SB, LARIOT.
315-75-16 ProComp XTerrains M/T ClassicII 16x10
Fabtech 3.5 lift kit, Bilstein shocks
More to come I'm sure.