Vineman55

I have a 2002 f150 (duhhh) xlt fx4 with a 3 inch body lift and 315/70/17 bfg a/t. T-Bars are cranked. It currently has rancho shocks (bought it with this setup have changed nothing) but I want a new set b/c I have no idea hold old they are and I just want a to replace them. Whats the best for both the street and the trail? Whats yall's experience with certain brands and models and all that good stuff? Thanks in advance.

Jaytizzle

What's your budget?

There are a lot of options for you depending on how much you want to spend.

JT

Vineman55

Im still in highschool so I dont have a million to spend but i want to get something thats going to work good and be reliable and durable. like on a scale of 0%-100% i want something in the 65%-85% range

Jaytizzle

I would go with the Bilstein 5100's all the way around.


This will cost you a little over $300.


JT

Vineman55

Do they provide ones that lift the truck more? Im looking to get taller... Or will the shocks you said just be a swap for the ranchos that are on there now?

Fbcoach

You can set the Bilsteins for a 2" lift. Some applications will give you 2.5", some will give you less than 2.5". But generally you'll be in the 2-2.5" range. Great shock for a decent price.

Vineman55

so if I set it for 2 inches it won't interfere with my 3 inch body lift right? Sorry if im asking dumb questions...

Jaytizzle

No it will not. You will be fine.


JT

Vineman55

so if I set it for 2 inches it won't interfere with my 3 inch body lift right? Sorry if im asking dumb questions...

Fbcoach

As JT stated, you'll be fine. It's not a dumb question.