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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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Shocks?

What would be good for a stock F150 running stock tires and suspension? I do some gravel and logging trail driving, and a lot of on road driving, I want something that will keep my truck, a working truck, but still be able to hit the trail
 
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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Bilsteins, Ranchos. all depends on what you want to pay for. Cheap but good replacements go with Ranchos, better replacements, Bilsteins but more money.

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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I agree with BigDawg. I have Bilsteins on the front and Rancho 9000's on the rear of the F350. I like them both.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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The Ranchos on my truck are a definate buy again. Bilstens are great! They tamed the rough ride of my dads C30 motor home.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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thanks
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Whats involved with replcaing shocks?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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It's a pretty basic un-bolt, replace and re-bolt operation. You may find you need both metric and standard wrenches/sockets to get it done. Mine were mixed.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Anybody else got anything to say, I want to be able to keep this as a work truck and my hunting rig, but also be able to cruise the highways
 
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If you drive gravel roads, logging trails or any roads with expansion joints, go with the Ranchos. RS9000X if you ca nafford them, RSX a bit cheaper. I have used RS5000's for 20+ years, never broke one. 1,000,000 mile warranty, too. They are stiff, meaning that they do not allow the truck to bounce up and down when goin over a bump.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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go with either bilsteins or ranchos
 
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