Need some help from some suspension gurus.

A buddy of mine bought a used 2002 xcab 6ft bed 4x4 F150. Its riding on 315-75-16s. It sits pretty high and Im guessing it has new keys or they removed them and reindexed them. It still has 5 threads showing on each adjuster bolt.

I am trying to figure out what front shocks to get cause these are too short and they wiped out the upper shock rubbers and bent the washers.

Local parts houses are no help since they can only sell me the factory replacement lengths. Does anyone have a part number for a Monroe or KYB replacement that will work with it being cranked up? I know Bilsteins are the best but I can get the Monroes and KYBs delivered to my shop fast and at wholesale price.

Thanks

 

I'd actually go and measure what you need then check those brands for the measurement. If you can, lift one side and obtain maximum droop. Then measure top shock mount to bottom shock mount. This will give you your maximum extension number. Check the other side and see how much compression has taken place and you will know your compression figure. Then find a shock that matches. I have done this several times when I buy my Bilstein 5150's since they don't sell them model specific.

 

Actually, a truck with cranked bars only, still requires a stock length/stock replacement shock. Cranking the torsion bars does not technically "lift" the truck. When you crank up the bars, all you do is move the truck within its normal range of suspension travel. You haven't increased the length between mounting points nor increased the amount or distance of suspension travel...therefore stock shocks.

 

^what he said.....but dont get monroe's...go kyb between the two