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Jan 21, 2008 | 09:44 AM

typhus

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Shock Value

I know everyone has their favorite brand when considering shocks,, Rancho, Edelbrock, Monroe..etc... but just wanted to get some feedback from those who have actually purchased, installed, and road tested.
I have a stock 98 F-150, and have been researching a seemingly endless variety of shocks for the past month or so, and have narrowed down my list of choices quite a bit. I dont do alot of off-roading, outside of an occasional fishing/camping trip 3-4 times a year, so the extreme off-road shocks are already off the list.
Mainly highway, but still want some performance applications, so Ive been looking at the Rancho RSX, that claims they fit stock/no-lift.
I just want a nice smooth ride, that can handle some off-road at times.
Anyone have an opinion, or another shock suggestion, please let me know.
Oh, BTW,,, I found the Rancho RSX on-line, for $223.00 for all four, no shipping or tax.
Seems to be the best deal.

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:09 PM

Wrench88

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I put Monroe Sensa-Trac Shock Absorbers on my truck and was very happy with the ride.
I also put the load adjusting shocks on the rear of my '88 F150 and that really helped when I towed my rv trailer.
They are shocks with coil springs built in.
I got the Monroe shocks when they had a rebate and ended up spending around $100 for the 4 shocks!

Jan 21, 2008 | 05:40 PM

galaxie641

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I ran Rancho RS5000 or 4000 whatever the number was, I know they were not the 9000's, for a few years and they were terribly rough riding and extremely over priced even for the deal I got them at. I've had Monroe sensatracs on for around 10 months and they ride a lot better than the rancho's ever did and they cost a hellova lot less.

Jan 22, 2008 | 04:16 AM

fdrf150

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I have rode with friends who have the Monroe and Rancho shocks on there trucks but I went with Bilstein and it makes a heck of a difference. It's like night and day over stock and rides so much better than the "off road" shocks.

Jan 22, 2008 | 09:03 PM

mcdev

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I installed Bilsteins on my truck last Saturday and they are far better than any shocks I have used before.

Feb 22, 2008 | 08:42 PM

coatit

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so does everyone agree that the monroe sensatrack are a good deal since I have never been off road and most likley never will.

Feb 23, 2008 | 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by coatit

so does everyone agree that the monroe sensatrack are a good deal since I have never been off road and most likley never will.

I installed the sensatracs, I think that a are a pretty firm ride. I replaced the stock ones at around 130k miles. I do miss my soft ride from the old shocks, but i feel that these shock may be a bit safer since they have the capability to keep the tire contacted with the road. This may help me to stop 1 or 2 feet shorter and that could be the distance needed to prevent an accident.