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I'm ordering the complete set of 4 shocks for my 2006 4x4 Lariat SCrew.

1. What will I need to install the set?

2. How hard is the install?

3. Will I be able to run 33" MT's front and back with the 2" front lift?


Thanks,
Chris

 

1. I don't know for sure but I think it's one of those "if you have to ask" things... Installing the rear shocks is dead easy (once you get the wheels off... you need a 13/16" socket on an impact driver or a 36" breaker bar... cause they're big and tight) and the shocks are held on with a 15mm bolt and 18mm nut. The front shocks... crap, you probably need a spring compressor and 2 years experience as a mechanic's apprentice. I did the rear shocks myself and had an alignment shop do the front ones. Took them 2 hours. Ford dealer quoted me 1.5 hours (at twice the hourly rate). You NEED a wheel alignment after installing the front shocks.

2. Rear... easy... 1 out of 5 difficulty. Front... I dunno. The alignment guy seemed to think they were a bitch.

3. I think they specify these lifts to fit a 32" tire; but, ah, the stock 18" and 20" tires are 31" and this shock lifts the nose a good 2" so I'd think you'd easily fit a 33" under there.

Good luck. Oh, couple of before and after pics... check my profile.

 

Stock 18's on FX4's are 32's and yes you will easily fit 33's

 

the front 5100'S were a PITA!