How long does OEM shocks last
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The highway and freeways are nice its the rural roads that were built in the 50s and 60s that hasn't seen improvements ever are the truck killers.
As I mentioned this truck come from Vancouver those roads are horrible they are not well maintained.
Got some dips in our roads here you hit them right they will launch you into the ditch
As I mentioned this truck come from Vancouver those roads are horrible they are not well maintained.
Got some dips in our roads here you hit them right they will launch you into the ditch
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From: Stevens County, WA
Originally Posted by Kenworth
Thats good to know that a can of spray paint was shipped. If I can find a dealer in the Seattle/Bellingham area it would be the easiest.
I will see what I can find.
I will see what I can find.
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Originally Posted by Kenworth
No I live in B.C. and our roads out here are lumpy. As I said the truck was loaded to close to gvw or carried heavy loads. They are not leaking oil and they look fine.
Trying to do a bounce test with a F-450 is impossible
I did some searching right from the Bilstein site they are 121.00 US and they don't show it for my truck. Anyhow they are that price I converted it to CND funds I'am not saving much money. Yes they are probably good shocks but for 131 each and I can have them tommorow I think I will go with the Gabriels.
I seem to be getting a little wheel hop on the front I know 19.5 tires ride a little rougher but the bounce is a little more than what it should be. The tires are not spin balanced no tire shop in the area can spin balance 19.5 wheels. The tire shop says they do alot of 19.5 tires and never had to balance them.
The parts store can get me KYB shocks too they are a little cheaper and they have to order them.
Trying to do a bounce test with a F-450 is impossible
I did some searching right from the Bilstein site they are 121.00 US and they don't show it for my truck. Anyhow they are that price I converted it to CND funds I'am not saving much money. Yes they are probably good shocks but for 131 each and I can have them tommorow I think I will go with the Gabriels.
I seem to be getting a little wheel hop on the front I know 19.5 tires ride a little rougher but the bounce is a little more than what it should be. The tires are not spin balanced no tire shop in the area can spin balance 19.5 wheels. The tire shop says they do alot of 19.5 tires and never had to balance them.
The parts store can get me KYB shocks too they are a little cheaper and they have to order them.
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I'm a driver for ups and I see shocks come in all the time from 4wheel parts. It's okay to ship them. I asked my boss about it and he said that we've always shipped shocks.
Aloha,
Kaipo
Aloha,
Kaipo
Last edited by kaipo; Aug 22, 2007 at 03:15 AM. Reason: spelling
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Originally Posted by Kenworth
No I live in B.C. and our roads out here are lumpy.
As for shocks. Bilstein's are good, in fact VERY good. For my money - I would look at the Edelbrock's though...
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Kenworth, you may want to check out these guys. It looks like they can ship to Canada, and they are much cheaper than list price.
http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
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Originally Posted by rollerstud98
i've got the rancho's aswell, i want to get rid of them but they still give me a fine ride so i'm not switching them out yet
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