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Posted in Ford, Heavy Duty Shocks on Jun 29th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Year: 2000
Chassis Designation: 4 door, 4X4
Question:
I currently have Bilstein Shocks with part # BST-B46-2133 on the front and Monroe Load Leveler shocks, part # MON58617 on the rear, purchased from you 7/25/02. I’m rarely off-road and if so, it’s a bumpy fire road. I tow a car trailer (240# tongue weight, [...]
Posted in Ford, Lifted Trucks on Jun 24th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: Bronco
Year: 1995
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lifted Suspension
Question:
My Bronco has HD front springs and a rear AAL for almost 2″ of lift. I am worried about the Bilstein HD shocks (B46-1328 &1329) not having enough length to not limit the travel.
Answer:
The rear [...]
Posted in Ford, Lifted Trucks on Jun 19th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F350 Superduty
Year: 2000
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit
Question:
What is the best shock for hauling a slide in camper and towing a 4,000 lb boat with my 2000 F-350 truck, 4″ lift, 35 Inch tires.
Answer:
Here are the shocks we [...]
Posted in Ford, Heavy Duty Shocks on Jun 9th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F-150
Year: 2005
Question:
I would like to have your recommendation for struts and shock. I have an 05 f150 that i use to tow a 4500 trailer and I also do a lot of driving on bumpy dirt roads.
Answer:
If you want to use a twin tube shock design, like the original units, the KYB [...]
Posted in Ford on Jun 8th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F-250
Year: 2003
Chassis Designation: Crew Cab
Question:
I am looking for an upgraded shock for better ride comfort but also need towing for 5th wheel load of max 14k. Was looking at Bilstein 5100 series shocks, will they fit my truck that has no lift? What do you suggest?
Answer:
The 5100 shocks are a racing product, there [...]
Posted in Ford on May 26th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: Taurus SES
Manufacture Date: /2001
Chassis Designation: Sedan (SES)
Question:
I would like your opinion on the quality vs. ride
performance between the Monroe and KYB struts your company sells. Which is
a best strut for my Taurus? I don’t want to order a wimpy replacement, but
I would like to restore the “Factory” ride.
Answer:
Both the KYB [...]
Posted in Ford on May 6th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: F150 4 Wheel Drive
Manufacture Date: /1989
Question:
Need a Replacement front shocks for my f150 4 wheel
drive with 2 inches of suspension lift. The shocks in front of the springs
seem to need to be a smaller dia than the shocks after the springs. thank
you?
Answers:
There is no real control over the diameter of [...]
Posted in Ford on Apr 2nd, 2009
Make: ford
Model: f-150 4×4 Lariat
Manufacture Date: /2006
Chassis Designation: super cab 4×4
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit
Question:
I have a mostly stock f150 4×4 with a two inch spacer
block – front end leveling kit installed and have custom 18″ wheels with
33″ toyo at [...]
Posted in Ford on Mar 12th, 2009
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang Convertible
Manufacture Date: /1996
Question:
I Lowered 1 1/2 or less what can I use?
Answer:
If you have already changed the springs / lowered the car.
You can use the Bilstein HDs, Edelbrocks, or the KYB AGX.
Those are compatible with 1-1/2 of lowered suspensions.
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Posted in Ford on Mar 4th, 2009
Make: ford
Model: f-150
Manufacture Date: /1998
Chassis Designation: extended cab
Question:
This truck is an extended cab with one side having a
door. So, it’s a 3 door truck. It has a 5″ lift kit on it and needs new
shocks. I’m wanting to replace the shocks. They would need to be at least
5″ longer than stock. I [...]