MY front drivers side shock is leaking oil, and I am having a hard time figuring out some good replacement shocks. I'm new to buying shocks so would really appreciate any help. Taking measurements, the front shocks bottom out at 18.75", and rears at 20.75". The ride height for front is 20", and rear is 26". I'm not sure how to measure the extended size without pulling off the shocks, but the Existing shocks are Fabtech FTS7159, and FTS7238... the extended length on those are listed as 20.11" for front (which doesn't make sense if the ride height is 20"), and 29.17" for rear

I there anything more than finding a front shocks which is compressed at less than 18.25" and extended more than 20.11", and rear that compressed are less than 20.75", and extended more than 29.17"?

The original Fabtech shocks are terrible and I want an upgrade. Any recommendations on a good shock that will give a better ride?

 

Bilstein 6" lift struts, if they make them for you. They make them for 04+ Some think they're firmer than stock, but I think of them as being "tighter."

 

What KMAC said. When my 2002 had the 6 inch lift I switched out to the bilstein 5100 series 6 inch lift shocks. They were awesome! Great ride and ride height adjustable.

 

I went with the Bilsteins, and it's near impossible to find the right model online. Bilstein themselves dont have them listed for a 2003 F150 with a 6 inch lift. For reference for anyone else looking for the right ones to fit:

rears: 24-185417
fronts: F4-BE5-6526-H5

They fit great, are easy to put on, and the ride quality of the old worn out shocks is not even comparable.

 

I ride Bilsteins on my 6" FabTech. Replaced those crappy FabTech shocks too. Love 'em.