+6 inch replacement shocks?!?!

fordboy05 · #1 07-12-2008, 03:54 AM

Hey guys, so.... I have a 6" lift on my 05 supercab 4wd.

I have looked everywhere and cannot find a 4 shock package for the newer body style f150 with a 6" lift. (2 Rear shocks and 2 front struts, my coils are fine)

1) Who offers struts and shocks by themselves for a 6" lift?
2) What brand would you recommend? So far, I am thinking Bilstein, but I do not think they make them...
3) Where can I get the shocks for the best price?

Im lookin for the Best "bang for my buck". I want to stay under $400. I have a black and blue truck, I would like to stay away from shocks that are red, yellow, pink, purple, etc... Neutral tones. Preferably silver.

THank you in advance, everyone!

mattd17 · #2 07-12-2008, 08:47 PM

have you tried calling an offroad distributor, such as 4wheelparts? bilsteins are a great shock... they came with my RCD lift... i think if you buy them seperately, the 5100 series runs about 75-90 dollars each. i would call 4wheelparts and talk to them.... plus their salesmen will always offer better deals to make a sale.

fordboy05 · #3 07-13-2008, 03:32 AM

I will definitely try that, Thanks!

ThumperMX113 · #4 07-13-2008, 11:04 AM

Bilstein 5100s in the front from the RCD 6" lift. Bilstein 5150s for a 6" lift.

4x4kid · #5 07-13-2008, 01:27 PM

Look into the Bilsteins that come with the RCD kit. I just got my truck lifted about 3 weeks ago with the RCD kit and the Bisteins ride great on and off road!

Here is my truck!

fordboy05 · #6 07-13-2008, 01:30 PM

wtf... We have the same truck!

haha

Hey, that rhyms...

4x4kid · #7 07-13-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fordboy05

wtf... We have the same truck!

haha

Hey, that rhyms...

haha. yes we do.lol.

I have a question for you fordboy...how do you like your gears? Were they worth the money? I am thinkin about getting some but need some info first.

fordboy05 · #8 07-13-2008, 05:55 PM

They are nice to have, more driveable... buttttt.... For 1300$, It is up to you whether it is worth the money...

Hey, check out this thread I have started and let me know what you think! Maybe you can get some ideas for your truck too.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/sho...19#post3289819

4x4kid · #9 07-14-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fordboy05

They are nice to have, more driveable... buttttt.... For 1300$, It is up to you whether it is worth the money...

Hey, check out this thread I have started and let me know what you think! Maybe you can get some ideas for your truck too.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/sho...19#post3289819

Yea thats what a lot of people are telling me. I have the money so thats not really an issue i just don't want money wasted.

I like that thread too man. I was thinking the same exact thing the other day about painting the badges on my truck. Crazy dude we have like the same ideas and everything.

I like your grill you have now tho!

fordboy05 · #10 07-14-2008, 03:59 AM

Yeah? How much do you like it? It will be up for sale...
haha

Do you like that one better than the Saleen?

ThumperMX113 · #11 07-14-2008, 09:34 AM

Gears are definitely worth it. Get 4.88s if you want the truck to be faster.

fordboy05 · #12 07-14-2008, 01:23 PM

No, dont get 4:88's. Way too low.

You have 35" tires, right? I've got 35's with 4:56 gears and im running at about 2300rpm @ 65 on the highway. If you want to be at 3000rpm+ in overdrive going 65, then go right ahead.

I wish these fords had a 3rd gear....
:o

fordboy05 · #13 07-14-2008, 01:51 PM

6" RCD struts are on their way!

173.96, shipped to my front door.

I cant wait!

mSaLL150 · #14 07-14-2008, 01:53 PM

for the rears, you could also look at the Fabtech "dirt logic" shocks.

I think Fox Racing also makes rear shocks for a 6" lift.

Not saying these are better, just more options.

mSaLL150 · #15 07-14-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fordboy05

I wish these fords had a 3rd gear....
:o

lol mine has a 3rd gear. It has a 4th gear too.