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05-18-2012, 09:23 PM
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Shocks
My truck rides really stiff. Its got 158k miles on it and I think the shocks may be original, this is going to sound extremely newb, but could that be the problem? I'm looking to get new ones and am wondering what you guys recommend.
Note*This is probably in the wrong spot*
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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402 CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback 2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold 2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold 2005 Level II - Sold 2001 Integra GSR - Sold 1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled Quote:
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#2
05-18-2012, 09:39 PM
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Re: Shocks
What type of shocks are you looking for? My 10 year old bilsteins that came with my truck are surprisingly smooth on the road, considering they are off road shocks. Especially with my 31's. Glides over pavement
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2002 ford ranger FX4 Off Road | 4.0l v6 | Flowmaster 40 S/I D/O | JBA Headers | Rebello Racing cams | port and polished heads | K&n Drop-in filter | TwinStick
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05-18-2012, 09:39 PM
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Re: Shocks
Yes, that will definitely cause a rough ride. My shocks are done, and I'm pretty sure that they're the original ones. I have to creep over speed bumps and rough spots in the road.
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2000 Ranger XL, 2 door extended cab, 4x4, 3.0L flex fuel V6, 5 speed standard-shift, Cragar Soft 8's, Explorer overhead console, Sony head unit,
Midland CB radio, Hella fog lights, 3.73 LS Explorer 8.8 waiting to be installed, and the "paid for" mod
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05-18-2012, 10:01 PM
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Re: Shocks
Bilstein's
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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold) 2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold) 2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway) 2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)
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#5
05-18-2012, 10:43 PM
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Re: Shocks
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---------- But, I personally would get bilsteins. They have been around for a loonggg time, plus I've had nothing but good come out of mine. Paint has flaked off, starting to rust a little, but still work as good as new.
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2002 ford ranger FX4 Off Road | 4.0l v6 | Flowmaster 40 S/I D/O | JBA Headers | Rebello Racing cams | port and polished heads | K&n Drop-in filter | TwinStick
| 31 Spline 4.10 Torsen rear diff | Alcoa rims | Sitting on 31's|
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05-19-2012, 07:13 AM
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I was looking at the 9000s
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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402 CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback 2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold 2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold 2005 Level II - Sold 2001 Integra GSR - Sold 1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled Quote:
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05-19-2012, 07:20 AM
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Re: Shocks
do it! getting new shocks is sooo00 so nice! especially at 158K miles
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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k 83 diesel 2.2l na 06 F250 6.0l psd {click for lol}
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05-19-2012, 10:14 AM
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Re: Shocks
http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/p...-trucksuv.html
This is what came with my truck. I recommend this. Bilstein (the cars that were equipped with them) came 1&2nd in the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona
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2002 ford ranger FX4 Off Road | 4.0l v6 | Flowmaster 40 S/I D/O | JBA Headers | Rebello Racing cams | port and polished heads | K&n Drop-in filter | TwinStick
| 31 Spline 4.10 Torsen rear diff | Alcoa rims | Sitting on 31's|
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05-19-2012, 11:44 AM
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Re: Shocks
You're probably right on the shocks, and yes, Bilstein's are fantastic, but make sure your keys aren't turned too much, that can definitely cause a stiff ride.
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2005 Ranger FX4 Green with matching A.R.E. bed cover / Buggman LED Oval and Black with chrome Emblems. Pioneer Premiere FH-P800BT DD Head Unit / Rockford Fosgate P500-1BD Amp / Rockford Fosgate P2D412 Sub Keys/Shackles Lift (2") / PA Body Lift (3") / Bilstein 5100's Mickey Thompson Classic Lock / BFG AT's 285 75 R16 (32.8)
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#10
05-19-2012, 12:03 PM
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I just bought ranching rs 5000 and they improved my truck by 100000x
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05-19-2012, 06:45 PM
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Yea i was lookin at the 5000 not the 9000. Isnt rancho a stiff shock
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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402 CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback 2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold 2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold 2005 Level II - Sold 2001 Integra GSR - Sold 1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled Quote:
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05-19-2012, 07:05 PM
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Please note, they were stiff as soon as I installed.. Sent from my hunk'o'junk Ally using FRF App
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#14
05-19-2012, 08:54 PM
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Re: Shocks
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Rancho a are twin tube (im pretty sure) and bilsteins are mono. Monotubes hold more hydraulic oil and have bigger pistons for more control and comfort. That's why my truck feels like a caddy on and off road.
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2002 ford ranger FX4 Off Road | 4.0l v6 | Flowmaster 40 S/I D/O | JBA Headers | Rebello Racing cams | port and polished heads | K&n Drop-in filter | TwinStick
| 31 Spline 4.10 Torsen rear diff | Alcoa rims | Sitting on 31's|
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05-19-2012, 08:58 PM
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Yea so are the procomp es9000s good?
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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402 CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback 2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold 2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold 2005 Level II - Sold 2001 Integra GSR - Sold 1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled Quote:
Last edited by bigfisher; 05-19-2012 at 09:01 PM.
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