I'm getting ready to replace the original shocks on my 96 F150 4x4, and was wondering what you guys recommend for Brands/types. It's just your basic everyday driver that I use to pull snowmobiles, haul a small camper, & misc other items(gravel, cement, rocks, etc). I don't think I want real heavy duty shocks, but a nice all around setup. I have the quad suspension up front, so will be repacing all 6 shocks.

Also, the truck has started squeaking. I have found that I can temporarily stop it by spraying the rubber bushings in the suspension with WD-40, but am wondering if anybody knows how much it costs to replace the bushings & how hard it would be (ie. a kit or something).

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1996 F150 4x4 302, 105,000 miles

 

I replaced the shocks on my '99 4x4 with Rancho RSX's. I love them! They reduced body roll incredibly.

As far as your squeaks, check the suspension arms that go from the front (near the wheels) and attaches to a bracket on the frame towards the middle of the truck. This was a very bad set-up by Ford, the ball and socket on the bracket has a rubber bushing, with time, this rubber bushing squezes out, and causes squeaks. My brother had to replace his on a '93 4x4.

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MY TRUCK:

99 F-150 4x4, 5.4 Triton, 3.55 gears, Amazon Green-Harvest Gold two-tone.

MY MODIFICATIONS:

Lund bug shield

Window vent visors

17" Chrome ORP wheels

Clarion Pro-Audio in-dash CD

Connex 3300HP CB radio, K-40 antenna

Husky floor liners

Custom dual exhaust w/Flowmster muffler and dual 3" chrome tips

Hidden hitch

K&N Filter

SUPERCHIP FLIP CHIP...installed 2/27/01

Extang tonneu cover

Rancho RSX Shocks