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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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which shocks?

i need some advice. i want new shocks for my 07 f150 reg cab 2wd. i had rancho rsx on my 03 ranger and liked them. now im wondering if rancho9000 or bilstein is the way to go. any input would be great.
2007 F150 Reg. Cab V6
05 FX4 wheels and tires
Flowmaster 40 dumped
2.5" hellbent leveling spacers on the way
Tint on tuedsay
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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I'd say get some bilstein shocks with the 2" lift in them if you didn't already buy the leveling spacers.

Other than that, I'm useing some Ranch 9000s, and they are working pretty good, and they're great when towing, b/c of the adjustment capabilitys.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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yeah, my spacers are in the mail, i do tow often so im thinkin the 9000's at least for theback. maybe just the rsx for the front. its not like im going to be doing any hardcore offroading.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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I have the RS9000's in the front and the RS9000XL's in the back and I love them. The truck rides better than it did new. I would definitely buy them again.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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i would say bilstein.... since i installed them, its been a much better ride !!!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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I'm planning to go with the Bilsteins on my FX4. Can anyone recommend a good dealer? Any discounts available? Buy direct?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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I'm planning to go with the Bilsteins on my FX4. Can anyone recommend a good dealer? Any discounts available? Buy direct?
I think Shockwarehouse.com is a sponsor of FTE might want to check out them first.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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mine came with my lift..... you can get them from several places, and i know that 4wheelparts sells them for about 75.00 each. thats a damn good price when you compare them to oem.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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If I have no lift and don't plan to get a lift, should I go with the Heavy Duty over the 5100 series?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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GIP1979,when you put the new rims on your truck how did you go about re-installing the TMPS?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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i didnt so the light stays on all the time. small price to pay to not look at those steel xl rims and hankooks. we have the same truck sounds like. im finally loving mine with all ivd done. let me know what all you do to yours, not many folks here have the reg cab v6. im working on posting pics soon
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GIP1979
i didnt so the light stays on all the time. small price to pay to not look at those steel xl rims and hankooks. we have the same truck sounds like. im finally loving mine with all ivd done. let me know what all you do to yours, not many folks here have the reg cab v6. im working on posting pics soon
I'm a member at www.flatratetech.com which is run by Ford techs.I asked the Q? about replacing the TPMS and they said all I need to do is buy new bands for them and install them on the new rims.So,thats what I will do.

Did you go to my picture gallery and see my truck pics? I detailed it yesterday and posted pics afterwards.
 
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