Looking for oem type shock replacment
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Right, if you like those cheap OEM's, then stick with'em. However, I think your the only one on the planet that does. Mainly, they just don't last.
Personally, I like the-
Edelbrock's (fav) - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/e...extreme_XT.cfm
RS9000 - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/r...s9000x_pro.cfm
Bilsteins- http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_7100.cfm
The direct OEM replacements, nothing fancy are good as well. Most go with Bilsteins.
Personally, I like the-
Edelbrock's (fav) - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/e...extreme_XT.cfm
RS9000 - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/r...s9000x_pro.cfm
Bilsteins- http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_7100.cfm
The direct OEM replacements, nothing fancy are good as well. Most go with Bilsteins.
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I put in Monroe Sensatrak when I replaced shocks on my 2wd F150 (03). They were great for about 2 months. Seem to have softened up a bit. Overall I am disapointed. They are to soft. Bilsteins are next, I will replace them next spring.
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Were the Monroe Sensa trac softer than the OEM shocks?
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Shock Recommendations IMHO:
1) Koni- Excellent for racing applications- overpriced for street applications
2) Tokico, QA1 & Bilstein- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running very stiff tires on the street (such as Bridgstone that are 100% steel belted or tires with profiles shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra give that you need for both comfort & stability
3) KYB- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running a softer tires on the street (such as BFG that are a mix of steel & nylon belted or tires with profiles not shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra stiffness that you need for both comfort & stability. The Exel-G’s (formerly GR-2) are the equivalent to the Edelbrock IAS automatic adjusting units. Overall, stiffness between the Gas-a-just and the GR2’s are the same, the difference is the GR-2's valving which stiffens things up from a oem setting to that of the Gas-a-just units.. Best shock for the $/best price typically found at Performance Suspension Technologies (PST) and typically about 1/3 less than Bilstein.
4) Gabriel- A very nice good quality HD OEM replacement type unit.
FYI- IMHO, when Monroe & Gabriel were the same company, their products were good quality & perf.....but today, I consider Monroe a "disposible shock", where gabriel is still of very good quality and backed by the mfg.
1) Koni- Excellent for racing applications- overpriced for street applications
2) Tokico, QA1 & Bilstein- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running very stiff tires on the street (such as Bridgstone that are 100% steel belted or tires with profiles shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra give that you need for both comfort & stability
3) KYB- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running a softer tires on the street (such as BFG that are a mix of steel & nylon belted or tires with profiles not shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra stiffness that you need for both comfort & stability. The Exel-G’s (formerly GR-2) are the equivalent to the Edelbrock IAS automatic adjusting units. Overall, stiffness between the Gas-a-just and the GR2’s are the same, the difference is the GR-2's valving which stiffens things up from a oem setting to that of the Gas-a-just units.. Best shock for the $/best price typically found at Performance Suspension Technologies (PST) and typically about 1/3 less than Bilstein.
4) Gabriel- A very nice good quality HD OEM replacement type unit.
FYI- IMHO, when Monroe & Gabriel were the same company, their products were good quality & perf.....but today, I consider Monroe a "disposible shock", where gabriel is still of very good quality and backed by the mfg.
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Shock Recommendations IMHO:
1) Koni- Excellent for racing applications- overpriced for street applications
2) Tokico, QA1 & Bilstein- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running very stiff tires on the street (such as Bridgstone that are 100% steel belted or tires with profiles shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra give that you need for both comfort & stability
3) KYB- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running a softer tires on the street (such as BFG that are a mix of steel & nylon belted or tires with profiles not shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra stiffness that you need for both comfort & stability. The Exel-G’s (formerly GR-2) are the equivalent to the Edelbrock IAS automatic adjusting units. Overall, stiffness between the Gas-a-just and the GR2’s are the same, the difference is the GR-2's valving which stiffens things up from a oem setting to that of the Gas-a-just units.. Best shock for the $/best price typically found at Performance Suspension Technologies (PST) and typically about 1/3 less than Bilstein.
4) Gabriel- A very nice good quality HD OEM replacement type unit.
FYI- IMHO, when Monroe & Gabriel were the same company, their products were good quality & perf.....but today, I consider Monroe a "disposible shock", where gabriel is still of very good quality and backed by the mfg.
1) Koni- Excellent for racing applications- overpriced for street applications
2) Tokico, QA1 & Bilstein- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running very stiff tires on the street (such as Bridgstone that are 100% steel belted or tires with profiles shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra give that you need for both comfort & stability
3) KYB- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running a softer tires on the street (such as BFG that are a mix of steel & nylon belted or tires with profiles not shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra stiffness that you need for both comfort & stability. The Exel-G’s (formerly GR-2) are the equivalent to the Edelbrock IAS automatic adjusting units. Overall, stiffness between the Gas-a-just and the GR2’s are the same, the difference is the GR-2's valving which stiffens things up from a oem setting to that of the Gas-a-just units.. Best shock for the $/best price typically found at Performance Suspension Technologies (PST) and typically about 1/3 less than Bilstein.
4) Gabriel- A very nice good quality HD OEM replacement type unit.
FYI- IMHO, when Monroe & Gabriel were the same company, their products were good quality & perf.....but today, I consider Monroe a "disposible shock", where gabriel is still of very good quality and backed by the mfg.
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Softer than stock? Yes I think they are.
Here is the thing though. I was starting to get extra bounce out of the factory shocks and when changing I found that 3 of 4 were leaking. The Sensatraks seemed pretty good right of the bat and with the stock size wheels and tires but ride seemed to degrade rapidly. When I put the L wheels and lower profile tires on, the bounce was back to almost as it was before.
Here is the thing, to soft of a shock will not dampen the spring and let the truck bounce. There is a link above from Galaxy that references this.
Now I tend to drive a bit more aggressively and that extra bounce drives me crazy. If I am simply driving like like an old man then all is good and if that is how you drive then no prob get the JUNK Monroes.
If you really like the factory ride and do not seek any improvement over stock just go to the dealership and buy a set from Ford. That way you will get the correct shock.
I was seeking an improvement and took advice from the guy behind the counter. Apparently him and I have a different idea of what a bit stiffer than stock is. Oh well, live and learn.
Jeff
Softer than stock? Yes I think they are.
Here is the thing though. I was starting to get extra bounce out of the factory shocks and when changing I found that 3 of 4 were leaking. The Sensatraks seemed pretty good right of the bat and with the stock size wheels and tires but ride seemed to degrade rapidly. When I put the L wheels and lower profile tires on, the bounce was back to almost as it was before.
Here is the thing, to soft of a shock will not dampen the spring and let the truck bounce. There is a link above from Galaxy that references this.
Now I tend to drive a bit more aggressively and that extra bounce drives me crazy. If I am simply driving like like an old man then all is good and if that is how you drive then no prob get the JUNK Monroes.
If you really like the factory ride and do not seek any improvement over stock just go to the dealership and buy a set from Ford. That way you will get the correct shock.
I was seeking an improvement and took advice from the guy behind the counter. Apparently him and I have a different idea of what a bit stiffer than stock is. Oh well, live and learn.
Jeff
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Softer than stock? Yes I think they are.
Here is the thing though. I was starting to get extra bounce out of the factory shocks and when changing I found that 3 of 4 were leaking. The Sensatraks seemed pretty good right of the bat and with the stock size wheels and tires but ride seemed to degrade rapidly. When I put the L wheels and lower profile tires on, the bounce was back to almost as it was before.
Here is the thing, to soft of a shock will not dampen the spring and let the truck bounce. There is a link above from Galaxy that references this.
Now I tend to drive a bit more aggressively and that extra bounce drives me crazy. If I am simply driving like like an old man then all is good and if that is how you drive then no prob get the JUNK Monroes.
If you really like the factory ride and do not seek any improvement over stock just go to the dealership and buy a set from Ford. That way you will get the correct shock.
I was seeking an improvement and took advice from the guy behind the counter. Apparently him and I have a different idea of what a bit stiffer than stock is. Oh well, live and learn.
Jeff
Softer than stock? Yes I think they are.
Here is the thing though. I was starting to get extra bounce out of the factory shocks and when changing I found that 3 of 4 were leaking. The Sensatraks seemed pretty good right of the bat and with the stock size wheels and tires but ride seemed to degrade rapidly. When I put the L wheels and lower profile tires on, the bounce was back to almost as it was before.
Here is the thing, to soft of a shock will not dampen the spring and let the truck bounce. There is a link above from Galaxy that references this.
Now I tend to drive a bit more aggressively and that extra bounce drives me crazy. If I am simply driving like like an old man then all is good and if that is how you drive then no prob get the JUNK Monroes.
If you really like the factory ride and do not seek any improvement over stock just go to the dealership and buy a set from Ford. That way you will get the correct shock.
I was seeking an improvement and took advice from the guy behind the counter. Apparently him and I have a different idea of what a bit stiffer than stock is. Oh well, live and learn.
Jeff