when do you need to replace shocks?

NCPowerStroke · Sep 6, 2012

i currently have stock rancho shocks that came with the fx4 package. its an 04 f250 with 55k miles on it. when do i need to get new shocks?

05wh250 · Sep 6, 2012

They say every 50k but not really sure. I know their next on my list, 150k on the stockers can't be good.

96stacked&smoken · Sep 6, 2012

197k on mine, need replaced awhile ago.lol If they show signs of wear(leaking, odd tire wear etc.) replace.

Smokin6-0 · Sep 6, 2012

When the bushings dry rot and fall out

smokedout250 · Sep 6, 2012

I just put shocks on my 07 and I thought it rode good before but now it rides amazing I try and do them at 50k for tire wear reasons but some last longer

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NCPowerStroke · Sep 7, 2012

Well what shocks do you all recommend? I was thinking about the blistings (idk if that's how you spell it). But what are yalls thoughts?

Smokyred · Sep 7, 2012

Bilstein shocks are good. I generally replace shocks when they are leaking or are blown. On our semi trucks at work we change shocks when we change tires, so every 80-120k miles.

Dave

JD3020 · Sep 8, 2012

96stacked&smoken said:
197k on mine, need replaced awhile ago.lol If they show signs of wear(leaking, odd tire wear etc.) replace.

Same here. But the way i look at it is its an OBS, no matter what kind of shocks it has i doubt i'll ride any better. LOL

fine69 · Sep 8, 2012

Bilstein 5100's, great riding shock on a stock height truck!

05wh250 · Sep 8, 2012

what size shocks would ya'll recommend for a truck with 2.5" in front and 2" in the rear? i looked but can only find shocks for stock height or 4" lift

smokedout250 · Sep 8, 2012

05wh250 said:
what size shocks would ya'll recommend for a truck with 2.5" in front and 2" in the rear? i looked but can only find shocks for stock height or 4" lift

Are you looking for 250? I had to look for 350 so I could get them the right length

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