I have stock shocks at 12000 miles... after i sweitched the the bfg At's the ride quality went down. How much will getten new shocks affect my ride? And how much better are the edel brooks because at a local shop i can buy 3 9000's or rsx's and get another for free at $65 or $50 respectively. I was also told that the 9000's are adjustable without the computer and compressor....is it easy to do, and is it worth it to go with the 9000 if my truck is going to be primarily onroad? Also another local shop said bilsteins were the best...i havent heard much about these yet. Although to get those they were 75 each.

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1999 4.2l 2wd super cab F-150. Mods: 3in body lift, 285/75 R16 BFG AT, 3.55 gears, snuglid tonuea cover (white) 10 disk changer Tow package 6000 Lbs GVWR




[This message has been edited by ilmagill (edited 06-05-2000).]

 

Ilmagill,

I have the RSX's, about a month now. The ride quality is great! First thing to remember is. Anything is better than stock!
Yes, Bilsteins are the best. But you will pay for them. The 9000's are adjustable without the computer and compresser. There is a adjuster **** on the top of each shock.
Since your Truck is primarily on road there may not be a need to have adjustable shocks.
If you want more info just do a search on this site for shocks. Almost all shocks are covered here. Good Luck!

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1997 F150 XLT 4.6L Auto 4x4 ORP SC 3.55LS Oxford white, Med. Graphite Int. White Faced Gauges,Bed Cap,Superchip,AirRaid,Bug Deflector. Rancho RSX Shocks, 3" Flowmaster 40 series,Bassani Nascar Tip. 285/75/16 BFG AT's, 16x8 Centerline 45 series




[This message has been edited by 97F150 (edited 06-07-2000).]

 

I just put new shocks on mine last week (see which shocks?). I decided on the Rancho 9000's and so far I love them. I bought the remote, but I haven't installed it yet. It is easy to change, though, without it. The *** is actually on the bottom of the shocks. The buy 3 get 1 free deal is a nationwide thing that Rancho is doing...I got the same deal. anyway, I chose the Rancho's because everyone that I talked to told me you do not want the RSX or Edlebrocks if you do any towing. The Rancho 9000's are really nice though because you can adjust them for the nice highway ride you want, or off road, or towing. I have only had mine a week, but I would not change my decision. Check out the thread I started earlier.

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'97 F150 4x4 Off-Road Extended Cab Lariat Flareside white/tan, tan leather, 4.6, 3.55

Duraliner bedliner, Husky floormats, Custom seatcovers (I only cover the leather when I'm really dirty, though), Premier single-lid toolbox

Gibson 2.5" split-rear exit cat-back exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Rancho RS9000's (dual remote waiting to be installed)

http://ocu-stars.okcu.edu/cvenable.stu/index.htm#b

 

Edelbrock is having a $24.00 mail-in rebate. We love our shocks, they live up to there name.

F's&B's

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1998 (50th anniversary series) Solid Pacific Green Metallic F-150 XLT Supercab, 6' bed, 2WD, 4.2L automatic (4R70W), Limited Slip and Tow Pkg., Rear slider

Accessories added:

Performance:
Superchip / 4.10 gears / K&N air filter / Outerwear’s pre-filter / Dynomax Super Turbo muffler

Suspension:
Edelbrock IAS shocks / Hellwig rear sway bar

Other "stuff":
Color keyed outer grill / Stull polished grills / (4) 3A Racing 55 watt driving lights / (2) **** Cepek 150 watt driving lights, all controlled by SPDT switches / Fiberglass hood / Signal mirrors / Driver side grab handle / Husky floor liners / Carr side steps / 3" rear seat lift / Black Max soft Tonneau cover / 3" body lift / Chrome differential cover / Smart Park 2000 / Lighted Ford logo / (2) KC HiLight 55 watt back-up lights / OEM fender flares / Lift lips / BFG AT's 265/75/16 tires / Viper 550 alarm (remote start) / Custom painted OEM air dam, tailgate handle, F-150 emblems, slotted taillight covers, all plastic shields under the hood, and stone guards / 23 tooth speed-O gear.......

Contact me at;
lmaox10@hotmail.com

 

Change mine when the truck was two days old in my hands, Rancho's RSX.

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2000 F-150, S/C F/S 5.4lt Auto, 3.55 LS, M4x4, Capt. Chairs 6 way elec., 6 CD, etc,etc,.
Med Toreador Red
Born 03-27-00
Mods,
Superchip UAT2
Borla Anniversary Edition Split rear cat back
K&N Gen II or FIPK
Granattely Mass Air Flow
SVT Lightning 18" wheels
285/60/18 Pirelli scorpion Zero
Hellwig Sway bar
Dark Walnut dash kit
Muth signal mirrors
White face gauge
Bosch Plat. 4's
Retrax Rolltop
Outland sport bumper guard
Rancho rsx shocks
Lund Front Runner
Underhood sound insulation panel
Piaa Plat. super white Bulbs
Catch All floor mats
Lund Back Draft tailgate spoiler

 

I just picked up 4 Rancho RSXs from 4 wheel parts today. I'm going to put them on tomorrow morning. The guy that helped me highly recommended them and said the ride is great. I'll give you my opinion next week.

It was the buy 3 get 1 free deal @ $50 each.

 

I went with Edelbrocks on mine. The ride is a hell of a lot better now. Those factory shocks really suck, if I must say. Yeah, those Edelbrocks are really good, can't go wrong. And at $75 each they better be, but they sure are.

 

Well, I only got the rear shocks on today and that was a @#%&! I knew that I had to buy an 18mm deep socket so I had that, but there is very little clearance between the bed and the top of the shock bolt!

I finally managed to get the socket in there but then it wasn't loosening when I turned it. I ended up cutting the plastic shield away from the shock and getting a pair of vice grips and duct tape to hold the shock shaft to get it to loosen the nut.

Eventually I got the air ratchet in there and that was it.

They gave me the wrong front shocks so I will get the correct ones on Tuesday and install them. I got the 4X4 fronts instead of the 2WD, no crosspins! I should really tell a difference after I get the front shocks in. I'll post again later.

PS. The edelbrocks are very good but they require deeper pockets!

 

ilmagill~

I went through the same decision and this is the conclusion i came to. I bought the RS9000's for the following reasons- 1)They are adjustable so I have alot better chance of getting the ride i wanted 2)rear can be stiffened up for towing 3)Its kinda like having 5 different shocks in one..ride/cornering/load carrying ability can be changed with your mood! 4)They are CHEAPER than the Edelbrocks!!..I paid 52 ea. for mine. That was my thought process anyway.

Jason
DS

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2000 F150 XLT SC 4x2, 5.4L auto, 3.55 LS, Med Toreador solid, Med Graphite int,pwr everything except seat, CD player...*Current Mods=Rancho 4" lift,3" bodylift, BFG AT-ko 35x12.50's,16x10" American Racing Baja's,Rancho RS9000's,lift-lips,4.56 gears,chrome diff cover,Stull grill,tinted windows,keyless entry/alarm,PIAA superwhites*

*** In the Works - Hellwig swaybar,custom 3" cat-back w/40series Flowmaster.. AUDIO SYSTEM=Rockford-Fosgate and Orion amps/Pioneer DEH-835/3 JL Audio 10W6's/MB Quart 6.5" Referenz components***

Im such an ***...



[This message has been edited by DirtSlinger (edited 06-16-2000).]

 

Is there a place online with a good price where I can order this system?

 

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What system are you talking about? I was looking at four wheel parts...I assume you can mail order them or go to them locally. But tire shops do shocks as well, except they just order them from off road warehouse or 4 wheel parts.

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1999 4.2l 2wd super cab F-150. Mods: 3in body lift, 285/75 R16 BFG AT, 3.55 gears, snuglid tonuea cover (white) 10 disk changer K&N Air Filter Tow package 6000 Lbs GVWR

 

I should have been more specific. Where is the best place to buy the RS9000 shocks and the autmatic pressure system for inside the cab control of the shocks?

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The Truck: 1997 Black F-150 Flareside. Regular Cab ORP and Towing Package
The Mods: K&N Filter, Eurolid Hard Tonneau, Profile Windstream Side Deflectors and Lund X-Terminator Bug Deflector.
The Site:
Triton's 4.6 Liter Web Page