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Oct 11, 2008 | 06:50 AM

busdriver47

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my 05 needs new shocks are ranchos ok. I know that the one that came on the truck are not real ranchos

Oct 11, 2008 | 08:14 AM

bpounds

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Not many people here are fans of the Rancho on the Superduty. I don't think the very popular RS5000 are heavy enough for these trucks. Some folks have used the more expensive adjustable model (9000?) and been happy.

But the consensus here is Bilstein for our trucks. That is what I will be buying soon.

Oct 11, 2008 | 08:17 AM

npccpartsman

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Bilsteins for sure. The factory shocks are junk at the first bump off the car hauler.

Oct 11, 2008 | 04:12 PM

dcaddi2

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I used Bilstein for over 40000 miles, but recently changed them with ProComp shocks what came along with the lift kit. It's stiffer than Bilstein was, and I'm really satisfied with them. I like them more, than I liked the Bilstein....

Oct 11, 2008 | 04:46 PM

slowmans

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do a search this question has been asked a million times

Oct 12, 2008 | 11:29 AM

bansheemike

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Rancho RS 9000. Adjust them for the kind of load you have. I bought the remote Rancho kit but haven't installed it yet. Anyone using it?

Oct 12, 2008 | 12:48 PM

69cj

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Oct 12, 2008 | 02:10 PM

69cj

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Depends on srw, dully, 4X2, 4X4, lifted or not. Go to their website and see which part number your truck uses. There are also differant applications available!

Oct 12, 2008 | 02:13 PM

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bpounds

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I hear the bilstein name being posted but never a product number. what bilstein shock fits the SD? or is there only one that fit's the bill?

Depends on your truck and if a lift is installed. For mine:
Bilstein Shocks: 05-07 F250 Superduty (Incl. FX4) (Non-Utility) - eShocks.com:=

Oct 12, 2008 | 03:52 PM

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Benchwrench

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will do.
also, thanks for the link

Oct 12, 2008 | 08:04 PM

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Benchwrench

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Originally Posted by bpounds

Depends on your truck and if a lift is installed. For mine:
Bilstein*Shocks:*05-07*F250 Superduty (Incl. FX4) (Non-Utility)* - eShocks.com:=

1-Ton SWR 4x4 , suspension all stock. With the factory ranchos it rides like a... well, like a truck. pretty stiff.

Oct 12, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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Super08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bpounds

Depends on your truck and if a lift is installed. For mine:
Bilstein*Shocks:*05-07*F250 Superduty (Incl. FX4) (Non-Utility)* - eShocks.com:=

Those are what I use and for a non-lifted truck they work great.

Oct 12, 2008 | 10:26 PM

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aortizexcursion

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How does everybody like the Edelbrock IAS shocks?

Oct 12, 2008 | 10:44 PM

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Super08

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I don't know how they are on the trucks, but I had bought a set 4 years ago for a Mustang GT and they all leaked. I through them in the garbage and bought Tokio shocks instead. They also had a sliding brass valve inside the shock that made a rattling sound that drove me nuts. It was transmitted through the whole car because I had spherical bushings in the suspension arms.