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Old 03-18-2018, 06:28 PM
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Shocks. Which ones?

Got 31k on the 2015. Think I blew the back shocks, dealer won’t replace them.

Pretty much can’t tow, way too bouncy.

I think I’ve had good luck with the yellow/blue bilsteins in the past. Is that a particular model or is there an HD model?

Don’t need a lift but what about bilstein 5100s on the stock setting?

Better yet are there any black ones out there that are ‘HD’? That way I can match and keep the front stockers?
 
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Old 03-18-2018, 06:43 PM
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Try the Motorcraft HD Payload version: FL3Z-18125-F same part for left & right... They are cheap and easy enough to replace yourself with minimal tools.
 
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Old 03-18-2018, 07:58 PM
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Try the Motorcraft HD Payload version: FL3Z-18125-F same part for left & right... They are cheap and easy enough to replace yourself with minimal tools.
Excellent idea, thanks.
 
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Old 03-18-2018, 08:11 PM
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Yup, no problem.

They are only about a buck more than the base payload package ones.

The main difference is they contain more fluid than the base payload. Giving it a more rigid ride, hence why they may last a little longer under harsher conditions.

Shocks and struts need to replaced every 50k to 60k miles...
 
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Old 03-19-2018, 08:35 AM
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Yup, no problem.

They are only about a buck more than the base payload package ones.

The main difference is they contain more fluid than the base payload. Giving it a more rigid ride, hence why they may last a little longer under harsher conditions.

Shocks and struts need to replaced every 50k to 60k miles...

Is that the particular part number for my 4x4 crewcab, 5.5 ft bed?
 
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Old 03-19-2018, 11:55 AM
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It is the right number, that is for every wheelbase 4x4. Ordered them from Tasca, like $96 with shipping.

Also ordered a Hellwig sway bar, should be here in a couple weeks.

Will report back.

Now if I can fix the crappy turning radius, lol.
 
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Old 03-19-2018, 07:00 PM
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Yes, it's the right part #.

Yes, let us know.
 
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I lowered my 17 and installed the zinc bodied shocks from Bilstein, I don’t have numbers handy and am very happy. I am running a front shock off of a Toyota/Bronco/Nissan in the rear which is shorter and softer because of the lowering and love the ride.
 



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