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After Market Shocks
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:37 pm
Have an '07 F-150 4x4. 100K miles. Past time for replacing the shocks. Looking for the OD boards opinion on the best bang for the buck. Don't really go off road alot. Mostly just through pasture. Looking for the smoothest ride. Anyone ever change there's?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
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Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:38 pm to JDat
Guess I should also add that i have a leveling kit and 33"s.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:56 pm to JDat
Bilstein adjustable 5100 series
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:58 pm to JDat
Great: Bilstein 5100's. Ride height adjustable in the front if you want a little lift to level your truck out.
Good: Midas makes pretty good inexpensive shocks.
Good: Midas makes pretty good inexpensive shocks.
This post was edited on 2/11/15 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:02 pm to JDat
Everyone always says to get Bilsteins, but I'll be honest.....I have had them on the past three trucks and they ride like shite. On the Tahoe, they were so bad that I sent them back to the factory to get tested. It was flat out dangerous driving on fire roads because I'd end up all sideways going 30mph. Came back perfectly in spec, so I just bought some $15 ones from Autozone that rode much better and sold those.
That was HDs/5100s on a Tacoma, a Tahoe, and my 2500HD. I doubt you'll find someone with more experience than that. You hear all of these people automatically saying Bilsteins, but most of them probably haven't ever even seen a pair.
I'd go Monroe, OEM(rockauto), KYB, Rancho, or a more expensive and higher quality one like Fox, Edelbrock, King, etc.
For the love of God, please don't get remote reservoir shocks
That was HDs/5100s on a Tacoma, a Tahoe, and my 2500HD. I doubt you'll find someone with more experience than that. You hear all of these people automatically saying Bilsteins, but most of them probably haven't ever even seen a pair.
I'd go Monroe, OEM(rockauto), KYB, Rancho, or a more expensive and higher quality one like Fox, Edelbrock, King, etc.
For the love of God, please don't get remote reservoir shocks
This post was edited on 2/11/15 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:12 pm to Hammertime
quote:
You hear all of these people automatically saying Bilsteins, but most of them probably haven't ever even seen a pair.
I had them on my 2012 4Runner 4x4 SR5. It was dangerous on the interstate and would get blown around by 18 wheelers with the factory, station-wagon shocks. My SO would nearly get car sick they were so bouncy. Switched the the Bilstein 5100's all around (ride height adjustable in the front, regular in the rear), and it improved the handling 100%. The suspension was tight, they rode great on and off road, and no more 1983 Buick Electra Estate handling.
For the record, I have some Midas shocks on my current ride, a 1999 2 door Tahoe 4x4, that have been on there over 100,000 miles. This is usually my hunting truck, but I am driving it full time right now. They are starting to get a little mushy and hard riding but are still good for a few thousand more miles. They started out with great ride and good handling. I don't know what model they are.
This post was edited on 2/11/15 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:15 pm to DownSouthJukin
The only thing they improve over OEM is body roll. They were flat out dangerous on my Tahoe. I had to slow down if there were bumps in turns so I didn't lose control. So rough on my 2500HD that it feels like my truck is missing when I hit a bump on the interstate
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:19 pm to Hammertime
quote:
I have had them on the past three trucks and they ride like shite.
Why would you put them on vehicle 2 and 3 if you had such a shitty experience.
quote:
more expensive and higher quality one like Fox, Edelbrock, etc
LOL - Edelbrock more expensive and better quality than what?? Fox and Bilstein are on par I have had both in a jeep and truck. Unless you go reservoir Bilsteins ride much better than fox.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:22 pm to swanny297
Tacoma had a lift, so I thought that was the problem. Tahoe needed new shocks, so I bought bilsteins. Don't know why I put them on this truck to be honest. I'd sell them if someone would buy them.
Evidently you had Fox shocks that were valved wrong, because everything that I've ridden in with them is smooth as glass
Evidently you had Fox shocks that were valved wrong, because everything that I've ridden in with them is smooth as glass
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:39 pm to JDat
Ive had Rancho, Bilstein, Fox, and Icon.
Rancho rode good but wore out fast. Ram 1500, F150, F250
Bilstein started great but go stiff over lifespan. F150
Icon: Very soft, but custom valved for long arm Jeep. Jeep Wrangler
Fox (current shocks on F250) are incredible and will be on all future trucks. F250
Rancho rode good but wore out fast. Ram 1500, F150, F250
Bilstein started great but go stiff over lifespan. F150
Icon: Very soft, but custom valved for long arm Jeep. Jeep Wrangler
Fox (current shocks on F250) are incredible and will be on all future trucks. F250
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:40 pm to JDat
OEM
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:42 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Yep. Stick with OEM stuff.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 3:54 pm to KingRanch
Why?
Posted on 2/11/15 at 4:24 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Because aftermarket sucks
Posted on 2/11/15 at 4:27 pm to Hammertime
Personal preference/brand loyalty:
Also when you are shopping make sure compare apples to apples, Bilstein 5100, Fox 2.0, Rancho RS7000MT, etc. These will all be at the same price point give or take a few dollars per corner.
quote:Actually switched them out for Bilsteins because the set I had leaked, and one of the replacements blew out on the trail - so poor quality made me switch. Bilsteins are also digressive rate which work well with my progressive coils which I have on all 4 corners of the new Ram.
Evidently you had Fox shocks that were valved wrong
Also when you are shopping make sure compare apples to apples, Bilstein 5100, Fox 2.0, Rancho RS7000MT, etc. These will all be at the same price point give or take a few dollars per corner.
This post was edited on 2/11/15 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 4:33 pm to JDat
OEM's or KYB's. I'd suggest Tokicos too but they aren't available for 07 F-150's afaik.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 4:35 pm to swanny297
Looks like the motorcraft are about $460 for the set. Am I really better going with them?
I see Bilstein 5100 makes a set with 2" height in the front. If i take off my leveling kit and add those shocks, would height be about the same? Would it ride better?
I see Bilstein 5100 makes a set with 2" height in the front. If i take off my leveling kit and add those shocks, would height be about the same? Would it ride better?
Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:04 pm to JDat
I have them on the front of my Ram and used them to level it out so yes you could remove your levelling kit - ride is stiff at first but after 500 miles or so you should enjoy the ride
Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:11 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Because anything aftermarket sucks
Posted on 2/11/15 at 8:58 pm to KingRanch
Ford stock shocks suck. The Rancho shocks are even worse. However, I get that your thing is to bash other guys doing things to their trucks. Keep on.
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