Shocks & Confusion
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I'm ready to replace the stock shocks on my 2001 F250 SD V10 Extended cab. I tow an 8000# travel trailer on occasions and don't want to do anything to hurt the towing of my truck but wouldn't mind helping the ride a bit, if possible. Searching through Bilsteins, Edelbrock & Rancho shocks, I am thoroughly confused.
My truck is a 2WD, stock height with the 265 tires, my idea of off-roading is pulling onto the grass to wash the truck!; what shock would be best for my situation? Manufacturer? Model? etc?
Thanks,
Jim
My truck is a 2WD, stock height with the 265 tires, my idea of off-roading is pulling onto the grass to wash the truck!; what shock would be best for my situation? Manufacturer? Model? etc?Thanks,
Jim
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Bilstiens and Edlebrock are gas shocks, most Rancho's are oil, uness you get the nitrogen shocks, gas is more expensive but much better ride than oil, the bilstiens are most expensive of the ones you listed but also superior, id recomend against Rancho
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What jetjock said -- this guy knows what he's talking 'bout. 
With the exception of the adjustable ride Rancho's, the Bilsteins are the tops. I don't know about you, but I'd rather save the $$$ from the adjustable Ranchos, buy the Bilsteins & re-invest the $$$ I saved in other mods. If you do some shopping around, you can pick up the Bilsteins at a pretty good price -- not too much more than their relatively "inferior" comparable makes.
With the exception of the adjustable ride Rancho's, the Bilsteins are the tops. I don't know about you, but I'd rather save the $$$ from the adjustable Ranchos, buy the Bilsteins & re-invest the $$$ I saved in other mods. If you do some shopping around, you can pick up the Bilsteins at a pretty good price -- not too much more than their relatively "inferior" comparable makes.
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Originally posted by jetjock16
Bilstiens and Edlebrock are gas shocks, most Rancho's are oil, uness you get the nitrogen shocks, gas is more expensive but much better ride than oil, the bilstiens are most expensive of the ones you listed but also superior, id recomend against Rancho
Jetjock16.
Bilstiens and Edlebrock are gas shocks, most Rancho's are oil, uness you get the nitrogen shocks, gas is more expensive but much better ride than oil, the bilstiens are most expensive of the ones you listed but also superior, id recomend against Rancho
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You're talking about the 9000X, I assume? These are the adjustable ride shocks. In the end, they cost a whole lot more than that with the in-cab controller. I know you can run them without the in-cab, but who wants to pull over, dig into their wheel well and start adjusting 4 shocks, one at a time, to change their ride. Can't really compare these with the others on Jetjock's list as it's a "different animal".
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The fact is that for every person on here that likes Bilsteins, there is someone else that likes Rancho. It seems to be split pretty evenly.. I just put the Rancho 9000x's on my SD, and I love the improved ride, both empty and hauling my trailer. I do plan on adding the in cab controller, but the reality is that you don't change the settings that often, so the 45 seconds that it takes to go around the truck and change them manually really isn't a big deal...
But....that's just my opinion!!!!
But....that's just my opinion!!!!
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If that's the price for the BE5-2818 and BE5-2819 shocks, COUNT ME IN! That sounds too good to be true... maybe I'll buy some extras & sell them on eBay!
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I just got my Rancho 9000x"s fromSams Offroad .
$69.95 a piece or $279.80 with free shipping for four. A great price for a great shock
Scott
$69.95 a piece or $279.80 with free shipping for four. A great price for a great shock
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I love my Edlebrocks IAS on my 2000 F-250 SD, SC,LB,4x4,ORP,V-10. I put them on my truck and then drove 2000 miles; they are fantastic!!! I would have these on any truck I ever owned!!
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Wow, nobody mention KYBs I put KYB MonoMaxs on my 4x2 f250 and they eliminated the bump steer problems I was having as well as improved the ride. They are a great inexpensive and durable shock. I've put 30+k miles on em' and they are still working great. I do have one word of advice on the 4x2 installation though. BE CAREFULL when torqueing the nut on the lower shock bolt! I was using a torque wrench and the darn thing snapped off at half spec! The lower shock bolt is welded in and not available seperately from Ford so I had to replace the ENTIRE radius arm. To the tune of $93+tax. So my advise is locktite and just snug enough to keep the nut from backing off too easy.
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