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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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1997 front shocks

I have a 1997 F150 173,000 miles 4.6 L. I have had two right front shocks blow out? the first time I replaced them the ones the sold me from Autozone where to short. I had to get them from Advanced Auto Parts. Is there a longer shock or something I can do to prevent this from happening? Thanks for any help!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Interesting I have over 200K miles and have ran Rancho 5000's and 2 sets of NAPA's premium shock, never had one blow out.Mine is a 4wd if that makes a difference.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kdbbmanton
I have a 1997 F150 173,000 miles 4.6 L. I have had two right front shocks blow out? the first time I replaced them the ones the sold me from Autozone where to short. I had to get them from Advanced Auto Parts. Is there a longer shock or something I can do to prevent this from happening? Thanks for any help!
You had SHOCKS blowing out? Not good, I'm wondering if your torsion bars/coil springs aren't worn and causing excess pressure on the shocks.
 
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