Shocks question
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Shocks question
Was wondering what you guys recommend for shocks on a '01 F-150 supercab Off Road package truck. I drive a lot of very rough roads (Welcome to Michigan)dirt and blacktop. This may be a stupd questions but if I went with a stiffer shock, would that effect the longevity of my ball joints or possibly shorten the life of them?
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Nodyroc
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I think I'm going to go with the regular RS5000 Rancho's when I do mine. I don't think a stiffer shot will have much effect on the ball joints. They are going to feel the potholes before the rest of the truck anyway.
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just got mine tonight....won't be on for a month.
guess you have to put the Rancho RSX sticker on yourself....
then i'm going to clearcoat them
guess you have to put the Rancho RSX sticker on yourself....
then i'm going to clearcoat them
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Too bad you've already ordered, I would have suggested the Bilsteins. More money, but worth every penny IMO (and now an FTE Sponsor).
http://campaigns.ford-trucks.net/cam...s&bannerid=409
Also, a heavier shock can actually help things last longer in some circumstances. My parents Sequoia and E150 were hitting the bump stops regularly before I put bilsteins on them, even during normal daily driving. I can only assume that it will help in the long run.
http://campaigns.ford-trucks.net/cam...s&bannerid=409
Also, a heavier shock can actually help things last longer in some circumstances. My parents Sequoia and E150 were hitting the bump stops regularly before I put bilsteins on them, even during normal daily driving. I can only assume that it will help in the long run.
Last edited by tdister; Mar 14, 2007 at 01:20 AM.
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Originally Posted by tdister
Too bad you've already ordered, I would have suggested the Bilsteins. More money, but worth every penny IMO (and now an FTE Sponsor).
http://campaigns.ford-trucks.net/cam...s&bannerid=409
Also, a heavier shock can actually help things last longer in some circumstances. My parents Sequoia and E150 were hitting the bump stops regularly before I put bilsteins on them, even during normal daily driving. I can only assume that it will help in the long run.
http://campaigns.ford-trucks.net/cam...s&bannerid=409
Also, a heavier shock can actually help things last longer in some circumstances. My parents Sequoia and E150 were hitting the bump stops regularly before I put bilsteins on them, even during normal daily driving. I can only assume that it will help in the long run.
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