The best shocks?
#1
The best shocks?
I have a 2003 F150 XLT 4x4. I drive mostly poorly surfaced asphalt and dirt roads, chock full of wicked frost heaves and potholes. I do very little true offroading, other than getting to hunting and fishing places, and carry only moderate payloads. I am very unhappy with the performance of the stock shocks. The rear end skips around on me over chops, and I want a smoother ride over the smaller bumps that currently hit too hard.
I have heard that Bilsteins are great, but I am concerned that the ride will be too stiff for a casual off-roader. Any recommnedations?
I have heard that Bilsteins are great, but I am concerned that the ride will be too stiff for a casual off-roader. Any recommnedations?
#2
#3
I have Koni's on my two wheel drive supercab, elimanted the rear wheel hop I had. They have 4 postion adjustments, I installed them on (1) like recommended by Koni. Got them off Ebay sraight from Koni for the same price as the RSX shocks. Due a search on Ebay and they put a set up for auction every so often. I only had 30k miles when I am installed them and they made a considerable difference in ride and handling. At 60k I will switch them to the second setting.
#7
Bottom line, you pick a good shock and you'll be very happy with the outcome.
I'll put in a suggestion for the RSX9000 because you can adjust them soft for the open road, and still crank em tight for that hunting trip. I hear a lot of good talk about the Bilsteins and I would like to try them, but my concern is like yours, and I don't think it would meet my driving needs. I transport a lot of grey haired friends in the back seat, and I don't want them bouncing their head off the celing when I hit a bump.
I always want to be the dedicated driver, mostly because I don't want to ride in anything but an F-150. I'll do what ever it takes to make people comfortable.
I'll put in a suggestion for the RSX9000 because you can adjust them soft for the open road, and still crank em tight for that hunting trip. I hear a lot of good talk about the Bilsteins and I would like to try them, but my concern is like yours, and I don't think it would meet my driving needs. I transport a lot of grey haired friends in the back seat, and I don't want them bouncing their head off the celing when I hit a bump.
I always want to be the dedicated driver, mostly because I don't want to ride in anything but an F-150. I'll do what ever it takes to make people comfortable.
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#8
I've put Monroe Reflex on both of my trucks (94 Ranger and 02 F150). When I first put them on the Ranger 2 years ago I thought they were too soft. After a couple months I came to appreciate the outstanding highway ride and made several long trips in that truck. When I got the F150 it rode like a floor jack in comparison. A few local roads were intolerable and the rear end would jump all over the place. With the new shocks this big truck has softened up a lot and has a much better ride. I don't drive offroad so I'm only concerned about how it rides on paved roads.
$160 for all four shocks, lifetime warranty.
$160 for all four shocks, lifetime warranty.
#10
RS9000x's
Hi Woody;
Put in my vote for the Rancho RS9000x's. Got mine last year - the deal then was 30% off from a local parts store ( Crappy Tire up here in MooseVille), plus an offer from Rancho for the RCX remote in-cab control system for *free* if 4 shocks were purchased. How cool is that?
Anyway - transformed the truck's ride, and it's a bonus being able to adjust firmness on the fly while listening to tunes!
Cheers
Put in my vote for the Rancho RS9000x's. Got mine last year - the deal then was 30% off from a local parts store ( Crappy Tire up here in MooseVille), plus an offer from Rancho for the RCX remote in-cab control system for *free* if 4 shocks were purchased. How cool is that?
Anyway - transformed the truck's ride, and it's a bonus being able to adjust firmness on the fly while listening to tunes!
Cheers
Last edited by MGDfan; 03-18-2005 at 07:15 AM.