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QUESTION:
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW(
2 WHEEL DRIVE
) WITH AN ANNOYING “BUMP” OR RATTLE  IN THE FRONT END WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH ROADS. I HAD THE FRONT END CHECKED AND THE SHOP SAID EVERYTHING WAS TIGHT. COULD THIS BE THE STRUTS OR STRUT MOUNTS? The truck has 140k miles.

ANSWER:

It’s always best to go with […]

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QUESTION:

Almost always carrying 1000 lbs water tank. sometimes rock loads double that. best shocks fr. and rear not more than $300 total ?. does not go on highway so comfort is low priority.
 
ANSWER:

You want to use the Bilstein HDs. They are very durable, and can take some punishment.
 
Note that shocks don’t support weight, the springs […]

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QUESTION:

The truck has been lifted 4 inches by a local shop before i purchased it. it has a full rancho lift kit and shocks. i am looking for something that is both soft in small bumps and stiffer in the larger bumps.
i am looking for bilstein shocks, unless you can suggest better options. i […]

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QUESTION:
Basically I own a ‘95 Ford Bronco XLT (Full Size), and rather than using Add-A-Leaf, I was looking at a set of your Monroe Air shocks. What Parts would I need i.e. Shocks, Line, if it doesnt come with, T-valve. Complete setup for the rear only. Im currently using Rancho 5117 must be the stock. […]

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QUESTION:
 
Which is the best rear shock-smoth ride yet will help keep truck level when towing?
 
ANSWER:
 
More about “ride” is mentioned in our site here - http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm
If there is an air-ride kit for the rear on your particular F150 model, that would be best for support, since they are just a cushion of air.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T
 

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