new shocks?
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Tuned
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From: reno nevada
new shocks?
I was told i need new shocks on my 02F250. I realize that some of this is just good sales pitches. Im at 81k so the milage whould suggest that its time but i dont notice anything odd while driveing. What do you guys recomend for shocks? I had very good luck with Pro comps on my old Ranger. Joe
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Everyone likes the bilstein shocks. Right now they have a great deal where you buy 3 get the 4th free. About $194 shipped for all 4 if you goto shockwarehouse and use their promo code for an additional 5% off.
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Well Joe, problem with the reponses is that the shock thing has been beat to death here so not alot of guys are worried about responding. There are alot of posts about shocks and suspensions here, just use the search feature. Anyways, welcome to FTE.
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Joe, to be honest your stock shocks were probably worn out when you left the dealer lot. At 81k, they are well over due to be replaced. It seems the majority on this board prefer Bilstein. You can count me in that camp. As with any thing else, you get what you pay for and you won't be disappointed if you go with Bilstein.
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Tuned
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From: reno nevada
shocks
Thanks men. Ill go with the bilstein. Seems like that promo they have is pretty good. I dont do much offroad with the big truck, but maybe they will help with the highway ride. Joe
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I pulled my factory shocks off at 15,000 miles and they were toast. I'm not joking either they were totally useless. I now have Bilsteins.
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Your E-rated tires should probably be more near 70psi. The lower psi you are running may be causing the trucks shocks to rebound harder. Not saying you don't need shocks but check the max psi on the tire and you shouldn't be much lower than 10 psi on the max rating.
