Stock 2016 F350 CCLB 4x4 - Shocks
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Stock 2016 F350 CCLB 4x4 - Shocks
I'm at 58k miles on my ‘16 now and still running the OEM “Ranchos”. The only thing that is t stock on my truck is the airbag setup on the rear. I'm sure I need new shocks. What’s the general consensus on shocks here these days? Blistein HD yellows still?
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Yellow 4600s are good. 5100s are an upgrade.
Yes there is a steering stabilizer.
I replaced my oem steering stabilizer with a billstein.
I like the adjustment on the ranchos depending on load. I did pack underneath the adjustment **** with marine grade grease.
I have them set on 1 for the kids and wife when they ride with me.
Yes there is a steering stabilizer.
I replaced my oem steering stabilizer with a billstein.
I like the adjustment on the ranchos depending on load. I did pack underneath the adjustment **** with marine grade grease.
I have them set on 1 for the kids and wife when they ride with me.
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Yellow 4600s are good. 5100s are an upgrade.
Yes there is a steering stabilizer.
I replaced my oem steering stabilizer with a billstein.
I like the adjustment on the ranchos depending on load. I did pack underneath the adjustment **** with marine grade grease.
I have them set on 1 for the kids and wife when they ride with me.
Yes there is a steering stabilizer.
I replaced my oem steering stabilizer with a billstein.
I like the adjustment on the ranchos depending on load. I did pack underneath the adjustment **** with marine grade grease.
I have them set on 1 for the kids and wife when they ride with me.
I had bad luck with Ranchos in the past, specifically on my '89 Wrangler. I think they puked in a month and I put Pro-Crap on there after and they held up for years. I've disliked Ranchos since, but understand there are different applications and corresponding models.
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Yes there are.
I chose them due to the reviews. The Bilstein I was going to buy were still too stiff . 2 guys at work have them and I took their trucks for a spin and wanted more cushion for the wife and kids.
Rolled the dice on the adjustables and have been pleased. Had a $50 rebate when I bought them.
Good luck!!
I chose them due to the reviews. The Bilstein I was going to buy were still too stiff . 2 guys at work have them and I took their trucks for a spin and wanted more cushion for the wife and kids.
Rolled the dice on the adjustables and have been pleased. Had a $50 rebate when I bought them.
Good luck!!
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it it wasn’t a last thing...they where just not cut out for the job.
my personal opinion is the 9000’s and blistiens are probally ok for 250/350 srw’s, but not up to the task on higher weight class DRW’s.
my truck empty weights 9800 lbs.
so depending on your operating weight, upscale shocks might be needed.
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it it wasn’t a last thing...they where just not cut out for the job.
my personal opinion is the 9000’s and blistiens are probally ok for 250/350 srw’s, but not up to the task on higher weight class DRW’s.
my truck empty weights 9800 lbs.
so depending on your operating weight, upscale shocks might be needed.
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Like I said. My empty weight is 9800lbs
shocks provide axle control more so than just float your cab.
on my empty truck, 9000’s and blistiens were not enough .
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Just got back from a test drive after finishing the install on the new shocks and damper. Definitely a massive improvement over the OEM "Ranchos." Not sure why I didn't do this well over a year ago.
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