Shocks?
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Shocks?
I'm in need of new shocks on my F150. I want good heavy duty shocks that will help stabilize when I'm pulling my gooseneck trailer. I'm only going to replace the rear two shocks. What are some good brands, types?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear / 5th wheel
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear / 5th wheel
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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There's always air shocks.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...X&appId=357549
Or try buying overload springs, with OE quality shocks
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...X&appId=357549
Or try buying overload springs, with OE quality shocks
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If you want stiffness for heavy loads, Ranchos are good RSX 5000s, or 9000s (adjustable). For a smooth ride, then you should get nitro shocks-ie, Bilsteins or Edelbrocks. But for supporting your current suspension there are airbags, Add-a-leafs, and overload springs...
Sounds like you need airbags, but that would be about 300, so if you dont want to spend the money, get the ranchos or add-a-leafs...
Sounds like you need airbags, but that would be about 300, so if you dont want to spend the money, get the ranchos or add-a-leafs...
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Yeah, I'm thinking about the Rancho RSX 5000s, but I thought they were off-road shocks? Will they hold up with the load? The price dosen't sound too bad for them.
My second recomended choice that I heard was to get Monroe Gas-Magnum Truck Shocks. What is the difference between the two? I don't know about shocks and really dont know what to look for. Any past experience with these two types of shocks?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear / 5th wheel
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
My second recomended choice that I heard was to get Monroe Gas-Magnum Truck Shocks. What is the difference between the two? I don't know about shocks and really dont know what to look for. Any past experience with these two types of shocks?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear / 5th wheel
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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I wouldn't say that the Bilsteins are only for a smooth ride, they do provide it but they will also help towing. They are plenty stiff. Just put them on my 99 F-150, as well as my fathers 94 E-150 high-top conversion van (it also always has an extra 600-700#'s in it-plus passengers). The van had LOTS of sway (it reminded me of the '84 suburban I drove at work for a while-NOT a compliment). After the Bilsteins it still isn't a racecar, but now it only leans once and goes back to center instead of pitching the other way. They are also awesome off-road shocks. In my experience they will do you as well or better than anything other shock. unless your only changing 2 because of $$ reasons replace all 4, it will help even more on towing. They're made to work together.I you want heavier shocks stay away from monroe or Gabriel of any sort.
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The option of replacing them all is out of the picture since I have quads up front. So it looks like I'm gonna get the Monroe Gas Magnums. If I wanted some off-road shocks I would go Rancho RS500s.
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear / 5th wheel
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear / 5th wheel
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
