Replacing shocks
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From: Spokane, WA
I'm changing out my front shocks this weekend. I'm going to install the Bilsteins #BE5-2818 $69.00 each. Purchased from Geno's Garage. Never used them before but heard alot of good things. My truck is stock, no lift kit. The number I gave was for the 99 F250 Super Duty 4x4. Hope this helps.
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From: Tax Happy Hanover Pa
I just put Bilstein's on my 04 F350 w/ a leveling kit and they're awesome. The ride is much better than stock. It didn't help that I had a couple of "dead" shocks. So I don't think you can go wrong w/ the Bilstein's.
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From: Tax Happy Hanover Pa
Originally Posted by beemr
metalman...
...what leveling kit did you use...and where did you get the new shocks?
...what leveling kit did you use...and where did you get the new shocks?
I bought my leveling kit and shocks from Jack-It Industries. It is essentially a Tuff Country kit. And they have 5 or 6 different shock options. I chose the Bilstein's because I've read nothing but good things about them and I have a friend w/ the Rancho RS9000's and in my opinion they are NOT worth the money. 5 different settings and I can't tell a difference between any of them.
Anyway, the 2.5" leveling kit lifted the front of my V10 F350 3.25". It's now almost level, about 3/4" lower, front to back. It allowed me to fit 315/75R16 Toyo Open Country M/T's. I had to trim about 2" off the backside of the plastic factory chin spoiler on the front so they didn't rub when I was off camber. Overall, I'm very pleased. I'm planning on posting some pics in my gallery very soon. I hope this helps.
Dave
Last edited by metalman1320; Dec 18, 2006 at 12:35 PM.
