what kind of shocks do you think would do me best
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what kind of shocks do you think would do me best
I got a 94 Ranger 4x4, and i want some shocks that can handle my truck being jumped and thrashed on, its got no lift just 31 tires, i use to have Gabriel maxx control and those were really nice and could really take a hit, but thinking about something a little better, i was looking at some Bilstein, KYB monomaxx or the Maxx control, my price range is $60-$100 tops, and can i get away with just getting some good fronts, my back shocks are fine
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I have always found if you take a wire and wrap one end around the ignition coil and the other around a seat coil, one will get the best shocks available!
Sorry Dutter, I don't know anything about shocks, I always get what the book calls for and in the middle price.
Sorry Dutter, I don't know anything about shocks, I always get what the book calls for and in the middle price.
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Read, understand and follow the owner's manual for proper operation of your truck. It's not a toy, it's a tool to get from point A to point B, so you don't have to walk there like people did a hundred years ago.
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Ok yeah iv hear good struff from them, And what would be better, have stock shocks in the back and nice $100 shock in the front, Or $50 shock front and back, because im looking to keep it under $250
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Bilsteins are IHMO the best, and KYB would be second. I learns a long time ago to stay away from anything made by Monroe, they have always let me down.
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Alright well i get some Bilstiens then, But should i Get some Really nice one just for the front or some just nice ones for front and back,,, Like $100 for two front shocks or $55 for all four shocks, because that back one are still OK, but stock
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How does that post help? He wants shock recommendations not a sermon from the almighty owners manual. I would rather get opinions from people with experience with different shocks. Instead of just letting the dealership parts guy give me stock stuff.
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My comment was not addressed to you. How does your hijack of this thread help? Please comment to the OP. I have my opinion on how Ford trucks should be operated. The OP is suggesting operation outside proper use.
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I would say just replace the front shocks now and replace the back when they need it. There are businesses online where you can get a better price for Bilstein's than buying them over the counter. I got mine at allshocks.com
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Now for the shock recommendation; I would put Bilstien 5100 series on the front. (Huge difference between the HDs and the 5100s)
And if there's no lift you might want to lift the front about 2" (spacers or washers) to gain a little travel.
Of course then your rear will be swapping all over the place and you'll be motivated to save up and do the rear shocks correctly.