What are the best choices for replacement shocks2001 supercrew 4x4

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You can never go wrong with Bilsteins. They're a little more pricey than some, but well worth it.

-Craig

 

Bilstien, Edlebrock IAS, or Rancho RS9000x are all top quality shocks. Rancho has buy three get one free until the end of April which means $225 shipped.

 

Even the Monroe Reflex are very good shocks, $40 each at your local parts store. I've had them on my last 3 trucks and they are way better than stock. They come with a lifetime warranty also.

 

I just Bilsteins on mine this weekend and all I can say is "why did I wait this long to change my shocks". My truck is no longer sluggish and heavy feeling. I got mine from Shox.com for $254.80 shipped.

 

I have the Edelbrocks IAS's which are super but the buy 3 get the 4th free from Rancho is a no brainer.

 

The buy 3 and get a 4th free Rancho deal can't be beat in my opinion.

 

Edlebrock IAS are the way to go. They are an incredible shock...

 

Got’a say that the Rancho's have it for me with the ride adjuster inside as gadget appeal ... but I've had some and personally had several issues and will probably never buy them again as real life performance didn't meet my expectations.

I think the Bilsteins are generally just a bit stiff in some conditions but feel they are better for towing. I have these on my 04 Screw and absolutely love'm ... that edge of stiffness goes completely away on anything larger than a little pavement crack. A vast improvement over stock, unless mush is what you're after.

Most of the time I like the Edlebrocks. The only person I've ever met that didn't like them had them on a 1 ton quite some years ago.

I've had a few of each and would choose Edlebrocks unless heavy towing and then it would be Bilsteins

 

What were your problems? I had the pervious model on my last truck, the RS9000, and the dail affected how it rode. Towing or heavy cargo, adjust to 4 or 5. Around town, 2 or 3. I felt a difference between the settings.

 

That was great for me too while it lasted! ... after a year or so and a couple replacement shocks the setting differences had little to no effect. Though the replacements were free ... it only covered the individual shock and not the installations. One squeaked and the other sort of blew air as might be described. All 4 rusted earlier than other shocks I've purchased and another one was starting to leak when I replaced them with Edelbrock and wow, oh much nicer all the time - no adjusting needed.

On another vehicle (a 2500 Cummins) purchased used and it came with the 9000's. They were said to have been new and they probably were as they looked pretty near it. On this vehicle I couldn’t tell much of a difference in the settings … to make a long story short … I replaced them with Bilsteins and ride changed to stiffer but better and when towing a 26’ trailer it was night and day better. To be fair … I do not know for a fact that those Rancho’s were the right ones for the rig.

Anyway, I've never had to replace any other brand of shock other than stock or Rancho's. Who knows, maybe it's just my luck ... as some people swear by them ... And, I still really like the idea of adjusting my ride/shock from inside the cab.

From an acquaintances or friends experiences view, many more examples could be given … but here it doesn’t really matter… each has their own luck and things that tickle their fancy. I’m not and was not trying to say Rancho’s are bad … only that I personally probably won’t buy them again … unless the gadget magnet thing hog-ties me and makes me do it just because!!!

 

Thanks for sharing your experience, Tycreek.

 

Agreed, I have them in my truck as well, no complaints.

 

How are the Edelbrocks for moderate towing? Or are Billsteins still better. Dont want to have too stiff of a ride.

 

You couldn't go wrong with Edelbrocks based on my past experiences ... but I've not seen them listed anywhere for the new f150's!?

Maybe stiff was the wrong word? They sure get rid of the bowl of jello feel on speed bumps and smooth out manholes, RR tracks etc...! How about a finer controlling edge in place of the word stiff ... it makes you feel the little tiny things a bit more and anything bigger becomes less?