I own a stock 99 F150 XLT 4x4 single cab with 101K, when is a good time to replace them and with what kind ? any suggestions???

 

Your shocks were probably shot a long time ago if they are the original ones. Any quality aftermarket shock would be a good upgrade. Bilstiens and Rancho's are good choices.

 

If those are the stock shocks I would say now is as good a time as any to replace them.

What kind of driving do you do? That the big factor in determining what kind of shocks to get.

Ill go over some of the big ones:
Rancho RS5000: cheap, decent all around shock.
Rancho RS9000: great shock, adjustable ride characteristics, if you go off-road I would look primarily at these
Edlebrock IAS: Good all around shock, does alot of things well. A little more expensive than the others.
Monroe or Bilsteins: If you never (or rarely) go off-road, look at these shocks.
Pro-Comp: Ive heard mixed reviews on ProComps shocks...I think their top o' the line shocks are good, but I dont think Ive heard any good reviews of their lower end shocks (ES3000?)

 

The rancho RSX's are a good middle price range shock.

they are supposedly "all-terrain shocks" that self adjust to all conditions. Of course that is too good to be true but they are better than the OEM shocks.

Much better on body role- that is the biggest improvement i have noticed.
And gives more control on washboard gravel roads- although still rough riding.

I have really grown to appreciate these shocks after a short break-in period and after recently using the farm truck with totally worn out shocks

Only time will tell as to their durability.

Dan.

 

Yes, I have heard the Ranchos are adjusting but not self adjusting. I have also read that the Edelbrocks are better quality for body roll. I dont do alot of off-roading, but do live on gravel roads, and hilly terrain, but mostly do country road and town driving. (paved roads)

 

I just replaced my stock 75k mile shocks with Rancho RSX. they were $220 for all 4 and then a $25 rebate. very easy to replace and wow, what a difference in ride quality after installed.
I give them

 

If you're still on the stock shocks at 101K then don't even bother. Factory shocks are thrashed within 30K miles, so you wouldn't know how to drive a truck with good shocks anyway.

 

Ok,. so whats the general opinion.. Rancho rsx? or edelbrock? I want to hear some opinions.

 

Personally I would probably rate the Edelbrock IAS over the RSX, but they also cost a bit more than the RSX, so it depends on how much you feel like spending. The RSX is still a good shock.