So its about time for new shocks as mine are becoming pretty worn. I have read countless threads on here praising the 5100's and also the rancho 9000xl's. My question is does my truck (2004 Fx4) need a strut application. Reason im asking is 4wheelparts has the shock deals:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...06&t_pl=101369

and i wondered if i could go with one of those specials or i would need the strut application that they are talking about. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated...

 

Your truck does not have a strut, it has what's called a coil-over. It's a standard shock absorber with the coil spring mounted to it instead of fixed points on the suspension.

However, many internet/aftermarket companies us the term "strut" interchangeably with what's on the front of your truck. If you ordered a "strut" from one of these companies, you would by all accounts receive the correct shock/coil-over when it shows up.

 

So would one of those shock deals work fl

 

So would one of those shock deals work?

 

Yes, just make sure it's for your truck. Basically all I'm saying is don't get hung up on the word strut...it is commonly mis-used for the '04 and up trucks, but you will get the right part.

 

so what is a good brand of shock absorbers to get?

 

haha your killing me galaxy

 

The two mentioned by the OP are both good. I have the Rancho 9000 XL's and am very satisfied with them. Had them for a year and seven months now.

HYPO

 

thanks, would something like this be good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ranch...Q5fAccessories