SuperCrew Shock Question
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SuperCrew Shock Question
I know for the most part the factory shocks aren't worth much. I was thinking of changing them out (6K on the truck). Anyway, with the tow pkg, I got "heavy Duty" shocks. Can anyone define "Heavy Duty"? This mean they cost Ford $6 each instead of $4 each? Would Monroe Reflex still be a decent upgrade over the heavy duty? I was curious if anyone knew the technical difference between standard, heavy duty, and how they compare to aftermarket.
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Hello Linetest,
I don't know what Ford's technical definition of "Heavy Duty" is but I would not recommend the Monroe's on new truck. I would get something a little better that will last, here are my recommendations.
1. Rancho RS5000 - (Better that OEM's, good economical shock, on the medium side of firm.)
2. Rancho RSX - (Better than the Rancho's RS5000, a self adjusting shock, softer on the highway firmer under load or off-road.)
3. Bilstein - (Top of the line monotube gas pressure shocks, guarantied never to soften up over time.)
4. Pro Comp MX-6 Shocks - (Excellent all around heavy duty shock, will go from soft to very stiff, 6-way externally adjustable shock.)
I don't know what Ford's technical definition of "Heavy Duty" is but I would not recommend the Monroe's on new truck. I would get something a little better that will last, here are my recommendations.
1. Rancho RS5000 - (Better that OEM's, good economical shock, on the medium side of firm.)
2. Rancho RSX - (Better than the Rancho's RS5000, a self adjusting shock, softer on the highway firmer under load or off-road.)
3. Bilstein - (Top of the line monotube gas pressure shocks, guarantied never to soften up over time.)
4. Pro Comp MX-6 Shocks - (Excellent all around heavy duty shock, will go from soft to very stiff, 6-way externally adjustable shock.)
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I have a 2001 SCrew.
Had Bilsteins...too sloppy.
Had Edelbrocks...great for about 12000 miles, then weakened up.
Latest...Rancho 9000x...only been on about 1500 miles so far and they are OK.
How do I rank these for performance when new???:
1> Edelbrock IAS
2> Rancho 9000x
3> Bilsteins
I also tried Monroe Reflex and it was like having no shocks at all. I was so disgusted, I pulled them off the 2nd of riding on them and tossed them in the dumpster!
Had Bilsteins...too sloppy.
Had Edelbrocks...great for about 12000 miles, then weakened up.
Latest...Rancho 9000x...only been on about 1500 miles so far and they are OK.
How do I rank these for performance when new???:
1> Edelbrock IAS
2> Rancho 9000x
3> Bilsteins
I also tried Monroe Reflex and it was like having no shocks at all. I was so disgusted, I pulled them off the 2nd of riding on them and tossed them in the dumpster!
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Area52,
Any chance your springs are wasted?
You shouldn't be going thru quality shocks that fast, unless you are exposing them to extreme driving conditions. If that's the case get a proper racing shock.
Lonster
Any chance your springs are wasted?
You shouldn't be going thru quality shocks that fast, unless you are exposing them to extreme driving conditions. If that's the case get a proper racing shock.
Lonster
Last edited by Lonster; Oct 21, 2003 at 03:24 PM.
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Lonster,
No extreme driving...I just think the shocks that I went through were cross-designed for the standard cab, extended cab and supercrew, of which the latter has more front end weight. I also believe that the same factory front coils are used in all 3 body versions, which may account for faster weakening in the SCrew.
However, I just took my beast into the dealer yesterday for ESP work on the front end. The idler arm was shot...there was almost 2" of vertical movement on it. In addition, they adjusted the front wheel bearings. The ride after replacement/adjustment really improved...not as much shaking when you hit bumps in the road. I might suggest to everyone to check that idler...I had 40900 miles on the original. The idler is critical to maintain proper toe-in. It just might be the culprit if anyone has had an alignment and you still get that "wandering" effect. I will also be purchasing a Moog cam/caster adjusting kit and installing it to fine tune the camber/caster at an alignment shop.
Regards,
Kevin
No extreme driving...I just think the shocks that I went through were cross-designed for the standard cab, extended cab and supercrew, of which the latter has more front end weight. I also believe that the same factory front coils are used in all 3 body versions, which may account for faster weakening in the SCrew.
However, I just took my beast into the dealer yesterday for ESP work on the front end. The idler arm was shot...there was almost 2" of vertical movement on it. In addition, they adjusted the front wheel bearings. The ride after replacement/adjustment really improved...not as much shaking when you hit bumps in the road. I might suggest to everyone to check that idler...I had 40900 miles on the original. The idler is critical to maintain proper toe-in. It just might be the culprit if anyone has had an alignment and you still get that "wandering" effect. I will also be purchasing a Moog cam/caster adjusting kit and installing it to fine tune the camber/caster at an alignment shop.
Regards,
Kevin