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Jan 10, 2008 | 12:44 PM

juddsho

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Need new shocks

Hello, I am new here. And I am in need of new shocks on my 2001 5.4 SC 4W. I was looking at Trailmaster SSV, but I started reading some threads and it looks like they are to much for my needs. I drive the trunk on the highway and hardly ever off road. I just want it to drive nice on the highway. So, what might be the best buy for my needs? Thank you

Jan 10, 2008 | 01:04 PM

Bobby82490

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I bought Monroe Reflex for the front of my truck, and they ride pretty nice.
If i was to do it again, i would probably get some thing that rides stiffer since i offroad alot.

Jan 10, 2008 | 01:05 PM

Bobby82490

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Oh yeah i forgot, it cost me like $90 for both at Advance Auto.

Jan 10, 2008 | 01:06 PM

beekermartin

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I installed a set of Bilsteins about a year ago. They were highly recommended by many people on this forum. I find them to be a bit stiff but not too bad.

Jan 10, 2008 | 01:56 PM

galaxie641

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My latest are Monroe Sensatracs, IIRC all 4 cost under $100 from NAPA and they ride great.

Jan 10, 2008 | 02:15 PM

chrisf250-460

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i am currently running monroe sensatracs,i think they ride great.

Jan 10, 2008 | 06:10 PM

tj90

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II bought some Procomp Explorers 9000s - nitrogen charged, twin tube, 10 stage valving. They are perfect on road - stable, beefy but not too rough. Offroad they are supposed to be great as well (thats the target audience), but I dont have experience with them beyond curb hopping and dirt roads... On a 2wd, you are kinda limited on the front since the springs limit the OD of the shock body. I dont know what the situation is on a 4wd... The rear shocks are much larger and stabilize loads much better than wornout tiny shocks under the bed. The reats are probably 1.5x as thick as OEM shocks.

BTW - they are made in USA!

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT5411T100423.aspx

$150 for all 4 - and include shock boots.. Better than local parts stores in my area. I got them based on reviews on the F150 forums...

Last edited by tj90; Jan 10, 2008 at 06:19 PM.