2019 Limited F250 Shock Upgrade?
#1
02-20-2019, 06:50 PM
2019 Limited F250 Shock Upgrade?
Just turned a 1000 miles on my 2019 Limited F250 4WD and find the ride kind of rough over bumps. Will be purchasing a 27' fifth wheel soon with Anderson hitch into the puck system. Should I wait to see how the RV rides before upgrading the shocks to Bilstien/Fox or do it now? I'm not looking to do a lift or anything just want the ride to be smoother with and without RV attached.
#2
02-20-2019, 07:33 PM
Just turned a 1000 miles on my 2019 Limited F250 4WD and find the ride kind of rough over bumps. Will be purchasing a 27' fifth wheel soon with Anderson hitch into the puck system. Should I wait to see how the RV rides before upgrading the shocks to Bilstien/Fox or do it now? I'm not looking to do a lift or anything just want the ride to be smoother with and without RV attached.
I have spent a lot of money searching for the same result. I have found that 18" wheels with 35 inch tires at the proper air pressure made more of a difference than thousands of dollars in shocks and suspension systems.
#4
02-21-2019, 12:04 AM
More Turbo
Go Fox and thank the rest of us later.
I've also run Fox shocks on several trucks with and without stock tire/wheel setups. Never a complaint. Fox shocks always improved the handling of the truck they were put on. When I refer to handling I mean staying planted without the shock fade the stock shocks are so prone for especially towing heavy loads. Expansion joints on stock shocks is like riding a bronc. The improvement is immediate. Best money you can spend.
Others will comment that they fox shocks ride rougher. They are stiff for sure but if you want a planted feel without the fade that is amplified under load go Fox. If you are unsure call them and discuss your needs. They can custom build your shocks for you and revolve them if need be down the road if your needs change.
I've also run Fox shocks on several trucks with and without stock tire/wheel setups. Never a complaint. Fox shocks always improved the handling of the truck they were put on. When I refer to handling I mean staying planted without the shock fade the stock shocks are so prone for especially towing heavy loads. Expansion joints on stock shocks is like riding a bronc. The improvement is immediate. Best money you can spend.
Others will comment that they fox shocks ride rougher. They are stiff for sure but if you want a planted feel without the fade that is amplified under load go Fox. If you are unsure call them and discuss your needs. They can custom build your shocks for you and revolve them if need be down the road if your needs change.
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02-21-2019, 09:38 AM
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Like the post above, I have the Rancho 9000XL shocks. My OEM shocks were toast within 2000 miles. One of them was visibly leaking fluid. There are four things about the 9000XL shocks that drew me to them:
1. Adjustability - I can change the shock's response for different situations. 5 front/5 rear for unloaded. 5 front/9 rear when the trailer is connected. My challenge is remembering to make the change.
2. Price - Less expensive than Fox
3. Warranty - Lifetime
4. Non-rebuildable - I don't want to rebuild shocks. I had to have that done with a set of Sway-A-Way shocks on my prior truck and it was a logistical pain as well as being expensive.
The 9000XL shocks are generally well received here on the forum. They're not sexy like the Fox shocks but I'm not buying them for bragging rights, I just want them to work.
1. Adjustability - I can change the shock's response for different situations. 5 front/5 rear for unloaded. 5 front/9 rear when the trailer is connected. My challenge is remembering to make the change.
2. Price - Less expensive than Fox
3. Warranty - Lifetime
4. Non-rebuildable - I don't want to rebuild shocks. I had to have that done with a set of Sway-A-Way shocks on my prior truck and it was a logistical pain as well as being expensive.
The 9000XL shocks are generally well received here on the forum. They're not sexy like the Fox shocks but I'm not buying them for bragging rights, I just want them to work.
#7
02-21-2019, 09:43 AM
I have always run Bilstein and been very happy. I recently put the fox performance on my 17 because the bilstein was still not available. Best mistake bilstein ever made on my part. I really like the ride of the fox, especially towing. They are a much better shock all around than the bilstein in my surprised experience.
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02-21-2019, 01:15 PM
#9
02-21-2019, 02:27 PM
At over 85,000 miles, I'm still using the OEM shocks, and they work just fine. If everybody would stop buying shocks, wheels, and tires and just send me the money, I'd be able to pay cash for a brand new truck!
If you want a plush ride in a vehicle shaped like a truck, buy GM. Otherwise, let 10 pounds out of your tires when empty and fill 'em back up when you are loaded.
If you want a plush ride in a vehicle shaped like a truck, buy GM. Otherwise, let 10 pounds out of your tires when empty and fill 'em back up when you are loaded.
#11
02-21-2019, 02:52 PM
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At over 85,000 miles, I'm still using the OEM shocks, and they work just fine. If everybody would stop buying shocks, wheels, and tires and just send me the money, I'd be able to pay cash for a brand new truck!
If you want a plush ride in a vehicle shaped like a truck, buy GM. Otherwise, let 10 pounds out of your tires when empty and fill 'em back up when you are loaded.
If you want a plush ride in a vehicle shaped like a truck, buy GM. Otherwise, let 10 pounds out of your tires when empty and fill 'em back up when you are loaded.
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02-21-2019, 02:57 PM
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Just turned a 1000 miles on my 2019 Limited F250 4WD and find the ride kind of rough over bumps. Will be purchasing a 27' fifth wheel soon with Anderson hitch into the puck system. Should I wait to see how the RV rides before upgrading the shocks to Bilstien/Fox or do it now? I'm not looking to do a lift or anything just want the ride to be smoother with and without RV attached.
I agree with others - weight, tires/wheels, pressure first to smooth. Then suspension if you still aren’t happy and want to spend $$$$
#13
02-21-2019, 03:26 PM
That's not likely to be objectively true. You may not mind the ride at all, but it's likely that they are no longer working fine, as defined by the function they were designed to do. If you replaced them even with inexpensive Monroe shocks, you may be surprised about the driving characteristics.
#14
02-21-2019, 06:49 PM
That's not likely to be objectively true. You may not mind the ride at all, but it's likely that they are no longer working fine, as defined by the function they were designed to do. If you replaced them even with inexpensive Monroe shocks, you may be surprised about the driving characteristics.
This is hardly my first rodeo, or even my first Super Duty.
The point I was making is that 1000 miles is a bit soon to assume the shocks need to be replaced. I am well aware the manufacturer recommends replacement at 50,000 miles but since mine are still working well I have chosen to not replace them yet.
#15
02-21-2019, 07:17 PM
You THINK it rides fine because your keisters rate of recognition is slower that the rate of shock deterioration. Pull a shock, any of your OEM shocks, and compress it. Three weeks later, you’ll find it still compressed. AND, put ANY new non-OEM shocks on and you’ll be amazed at the difference. Been there, done that. I switched OEM shocks on my 2013 F350 to Bilsteins. The OEM shocks sat on my barn floor for a month. Fully compressed. Three of the four never extended. They had 25k on them. SHOT. My dad was obstinate on his old shocks at 80k. I said I’d pay for the new shocks if they weren’t an improvement. He never asked for a dime, but he couldn’t get over the lack of extension without leakage with his old shocks showed after being pulled off. If you’re happy, great. I only like one crack one way. Ride in a one ton with bad factory shocks can result in another, perpendicular to the first. 😆