changing the shocks on my truck and want to know if the brand/quality matters with the stiff rear suspension i have. we are going to add 1 more pack to each side making a total of 13-14 leafs and after that adding ladder bars. i know some here have been talking good about the bilstiens but im not sure if i can justify 80$ a shock when it shouldnt move all that much [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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New truck 1984 f-250 xlt ext cab. in progress
Newer truck 95 ctd
*SOLD*1997 f-250 auto, 4x4, 132,000,crewcab,remote start,relocated batteries, beans custom stage II's, beans custom 6 pos. chip, beans headstuds, 2002 intake plentums, 2002 HPOP, custom cold air intake, dual 6-in stacks, 4-in lift, 35-in MTR's, auto meter phantom gauges, (3rd) monsterbox tranny, billet input shaft, triple disk TQ, 4:10 Limited slip, snow performance water/meth injection. block painted sonic blue pearl
HP= 388 TQ= 732 w/o water/meth
1/4 mile= 14.4 @ 96mph with dp tuner 6 position chip PICS
my dads truck is like that 97 cab and chassis 4x4...
it has about 5 overloads on it from factory...real stiff... can haul a serious load though.
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RYAN
GAUGES, INTAKE, EXHUAST, SBC CLUTCH, CHIP, BDP INJECTORS, BILSTEINS, BUSHINGS...AND A WHOLE LOT MORE..
I have the 5000's on my truck not a bad shock nice and cheap I think that most of the guys are running bilsteins kind of pricey though try eshock.com...
later Andy
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I just paid $240 for the set of Bilsteins at a local parts house-- The Ranchos were in the $210(?) range. I'm real happy with the Bilsteins so far; the ride is obviously firm but the spring is much more controlled and got rid of the 'hobby horse' ride.
If you like me, the shocks that were on the truck were junk and these were a huge improvement. I would suspect that either shock would be fine.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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94 F250 SC, 4x4, 5spd, 4.10ls, LuK, Toyo Country AT 285/16s, 190K, edge evo, shimmed FPR, Bilsteins, Add-a-leaf, 3"DP/4" exh, new ACs, ISSPRO, Term. 17* HPOP, pedestal mod, Tymar Intake and HPX, IDM and CCV mods
The Bilstein's are the most popular. We've been selling Bilstein shocks for over 35 years, and have a VERY low warranty rate. Once in a while someone will think they're a bit too stiff, but most people are so thrilled with the improved handling, especially when towing, that we get very few returns. We also stock the Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks, which are becoming more popular.
Here's a link to our selection of Ford Truck Shocks. Take a look or give me a call if you'd interested in Bilstein or Edelbrock.
Here at eShocks.com we keep literally 1000's of Bilstein and Edelbrock shocks in stock. We offer low prices, fast, free shipping on most orders; and have a generous return policy.
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Good luck with your mods,
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