`56 Front Shocks
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`56 Front Shocks
Hi Guys,
I`m thinking I going to need new shocks on the front of my `56 f-100.
They are stock and would like something a little better than what I find from Monroe. Am I going to have to change the shock mounts in order to get
some Bilstein, Rancho, or the equivalent. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Gary
I`m thinking I going to need new shocks on the front of my `56 f-100.
They are stock and would like something a little better than what I find from Monroe. Am I going to have to change the shock mounts in order to get
some Bilstein, Rancho, or the equivalent. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Gary
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Hey Guys,
I have no problem using Bilstein shocks! Only thing is Ive got to make
new shock mounts and without purchasing new ones don't know what
configuration to make the mounts. Its kind of the chicken & egg thing.
If anyone can help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated.
If I knew the correct shock to buy I`m sure I can whip up a mount.
Thanks again.
Gary
I have no problem using Bilstein shocks! Only thing is Ive got to make
new shock mounts and without purchasing new ones don't know what
configuration to make the mounts. Its kind of the chicken & egg thing.
If anyone can help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated.
If I knew the correct shock to buy I`m sure I can whip up a mount.
Thanks again.
Gary
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We do have shocks for your truck (56' F-100) but I do not see a listing or Bilstein. I have a stock listing for a few different Monroes.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=1956
Take a look.
I'll chat with my techs tomorrow and find out how hard it would be to modify or Bilsteins.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=1956
Take a look.
I'll chat with my techs tomorrow and find out how hard it would be to modify or Bilsteins.
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Bilstein can custom valve any shock that you want. I am sure that if you were able to give them the front end loading and desired ride characteristics that they could get you exactly what you want. All that is assuming that there isn't already a stock shock on the shelf that will work for your truck.
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Shockguys,
Thanks for going through all the trouble. But I need front shocks.
Those you listed are rear shocks and different than front. Cant
use them. But if you can come up with something great.
Much appreciated.
Gary
Thanks for going through all the trouble. But I need front shocks.
Those you listed are rear shocks and different than front. Cant
use them. But if you can come up with something great.
Much appreciated.
Gary
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Yeah.... I should know better than to post on weekends.... 
I do not have anything for the fronts listed but I do have stats on many of them. You can measure what you have and compare it to the charts.
Except for Bilsteins offroad stuff, they do not print the specs on their parts.
all their specs on the racing stuff here -
http://www.bilstein.com/offroad.php
We also have charts on our site -
Bilstein 5125s -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm
Bilstein 5150s -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_5150.cfm
Edelbrock XTs -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/e..._xtreme_XT.cfm
Rancho Coil-overs -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_coil_over.cfm
Rancho Pro-series-
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/r...s9000x_pro.cfm
Street Rod shocks Bilstein -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/b...rod_shocks.cfm
Street Rods shocks Edelbrock -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/e...rod_shocks.cfm
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I do not have anything for the fronts listed but I do have stats on many of them. You can measure what you have and compare it to the charts.
Except for Bilsteins offroad stuff, they do not print the specs on their parts.
all their specs on the racing stuff here -
http://www.bilstein.com/offroad.php
We also have charts on our site -
Bilstein 5125s -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm
Bilstein 5150s -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_5150.cfm
Edelbrock XTs -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/e..._xtreme_XT.cfm
Rancho Coil-overs -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_coil_over.cfm
Rancho Pro-series-
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/r...s9000x_pro.cfm
Street Rod shocks Bilstein -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/b...rod_shocks.cfm
Street Rods shocks Edelbrock -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/e...rod_shocks.cfm
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When I replaced my shocks on my 56 some time ago, I went to Midas.
They not only did the shocks but the brakes also & now I have a lifetime guarantee.
I don't know what they used, however I could probably check.
They not only did the shocks but the brakes also & now I have a lifetime guarantee.
I don't know what they used, however I could probably check.