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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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Suspension Upgrade ?

I haul a truck camper with my 79 F 250. I am going to upgrade the shocks with Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks and Hellwig front and rear sway bars. I wanted opinions on which I should do first? I dont have the cash to do both at this time so which do you think would be the better overall choice for hauling ? Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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How good/bad are the shocks that are on it now ?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Go with the sway bars first. Of course...that is said only if you current shocks are not totally worn out.

 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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Shocks are still decent. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 02:06 AM
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If you've already got a sway bar in the rear I'd upgrade the shocks first. The RS9000's will greatly reduce the bounce.

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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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No sway bars at all on the truck now.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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You could get some sway bars and some Rancho Rs5000, superlift, skyjacker shock that are all good, unless you really want the adjustable shocks, then go with sway bars first.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks Guys
 
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