Wanted to thank everyone who submitted their recommendations for tires. Now I was wondering if anyone had a favorite shock absorber. I'm looking to replace the shocks in the future as well. Don't plan on doing any heavy hauling or towing, just looking for good handling and smooth ride.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
2003 Supercrew, or "SCREW" 4 x 4, factory suspension height
5.4 l v8 automatic, 134xxx miles.
Bilstiens are probably the best, but just about any aftermarket shock will be an improvement.
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2005 Expedition, white Eddie Bauer Edition. MODS: 305/45-22 Falkens on chrome 22x9.5 Eagle Alloy 026 wheels, 20% window tint
I too am getting ready to do my shocks, and have searhed but haven't found much. So I should do gas filled, I know that most people on here will recomend big name brands, but what I am mainly after is just a bolt up shock and don't want to worry about the adjustments on them at all, whci is what I have found with most of the shocks rec. Would the boots for the shocks really be benificial at all? and would I need to do an alignment after the shocks like struts?
I have 2wd stock hight.
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I too am getting ready to do my shocks, and have searhed but haven't found much. So I should do gas filled, I know that most people on here will recomend big name brands, but what I am mainly after is just a bolt up shock and don't want to worry about the adjustments on them at all, whci is what I have found with most of the shocks rec. Would the boots for the shocks really be benificial at all? and would I need to do an alignment after the shocks like struts?
I have 2wd stock hight.
Gas shocks are better.
I like my Monroe Reflex Monotubes. I think most shocks don't have adjustments but some of the high end ones do.
I have never added any boots to the shocks but some come with them already. Unless you do a lot of mudding or like the look I wouldn't bother adding them.
You do not need to do an alignment after replacing your shocks.
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2003 F150 4x4 FX4 (White): 5.4L, Custom Tuned Gryphon Programmer, DIY Air Intake Mod, True Duel Straight Pipes With X-Pipe, Factory Tech Separator Plate, F250 SD Trans Cooler, Digital Trans Temp Gauge, Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, Mag-Hytech Rear Diff Cover.
king shocks are compression and rebound adjustable, but you get what you pay for and they most likely dont have a shock the correct length for stock applications on the 97-03s.
Yes most here do 'recomend big name brands' I guess because the are worth it. Go with the Monroe Reflex Monotubes as grizzstand suggested. You save some money, and still improve your ride. Better shocks make a big difference on a truck.
Shocks on the 98 body style are bolt on, and do not affect alignment.
The Procomp ES3000's are awesome I love them, but i had to get rid of them because it was for a 4" lift and i couldn't clear them if i hit a big bump. So i got ProComp ES1000's for 109$ and they ride great. Much better than stock. I dont know about the boots, they seem more of a look type of thing.
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