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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Shocks for the beast

Simple request,

what would be a good brand of shock to throw on to the beast

F250 riding a little low, and want to bring it up a little all around set of 4

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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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Go with any Bilstein shocks they are the best
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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where do I get Bilstein shocks from
Never heard of them before

Cost?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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shocks won't make your truck sit higher. only keeps it from bouncing off the road.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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i would just get high quality shocks from a npa or carquest. bilstein has been bought out and from the rep from the i believe tennco who bought them out a monroe shock and gabriel shock are just as good and cheaper. just what i have heard. I do know that if you have junk shocks then put new shock of any sort on your truck will ride better.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Hey TJ,

Not looking for a taller ride just some new shocks to smooth out the ride a bit
frt springs getting a little worn .

just want something that looks good & rides good and not to expensive


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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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I run Bilstein and am happy with them.
My friend has Ranchos and likes them.

Try JEGS or J C Whitney for source
 
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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DYDF250 i thought this "F250 riding a little low, and want to bring it up a little all around set of 4" meant you were wanted the shocks to lift your truck. I ahve heard great things about bilstein not sure if its not just hype and like i said before if you go from warn out shock to new shocks of any brand and quality your truck wil ride much better. I have heard many say that rancho do ride pretty stiff also if you live in a salt spreading state the rancho's paint doesn't last long.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Go with bilstein you won't be disapointed. I had some on a chevy 1500 ..made a huge difterance.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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I've had Bilsteins on mine for about a year, and I'm pleased with them. I occasionally haul a 10 ft slide-in camper, and they handle it well. I'd recommend them.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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I have been using gabriel gas ryder LT is the name. They seem to be very good, the best i've had.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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Bilsteins are the best for the money.
 
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