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Oct 29, 2009 | 05:14 PM

dmag

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Shocks???F

I have an '05 F-250 4x4 6.0 that is still all stock. Was just wondering what shocks most people were having the best luck with. The stock Ranchos have got to go.

Oct 29, 2009 | 06:02 PM

smlford

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BILSTIENS HD

No comparison

Oct 29, 2009 | 06:09 PM

bpounds

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I'm happy with my Bilstein HD as well. But don't expect them to ride softer than your OEM FX shocks. They dampen better, to minimize bouncing and improve handling. What they don't do is improve the stiff ride. In my experience anyway.

Oct 30, 2009 | 07:51 AM

valves

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My Rough Country 8000s should be here soon I will let you know how they work.

Oct 30, 2009 | 01:20 PM

mikesmayhem

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I have the Bilsteins and they are definately better for cornering and overall stability but they do still ride stiff when the truck is empty. Good shock for the $.

Oct 30, 2009 | 01:32 PM

transferred

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Bilstein 5100s, the zinc plated ones work well

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:15 PM

Pinky Demon

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I got the Bilstein 5100s myself and love em'. Great improvement over stock. My stockers were basically close to gone at 70k. Much more control with the 5100s.

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Oct 30, 2009 | 08:27 PM

wallz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmag

I have an '05 F-250 4x4 6.0 that is still all stock. Was just wondering what shocks most people were having the best luck with. The stock Ranchos have got to go.

Most go either with the hd bilsteins or the 9000 adjustable ranchos. With the bilsteins you seem to hear a little harsher stiffer ride. The rancho adjust to the stiffness that you want, and can even go with the in cab controller, and sometimes offered for free.
I have the 9000's and happy with them for the last 1.5 years I've had them.

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Oct 31, 2009 | 06:13 AM

powerstroke72

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Bilstein HDs. I just put them on my truck and there is a night and day difference.

Nov 4, 2009 | 11:14 AM

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jdadamsjr

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Rancho has come out with wireless ride adjustment !!!

And while I LOVED my 9000 adjustables am now looking at the quik lift shocks that give you 2.5 inches of lift without a lift kit !!!

just enough to fit bigger tires under !

RANCHO Shocks - Quick Lift

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