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Old 01-21-2008, 10:41 AM
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I know everyone has their favorite brand when considering shocks,, Rancho, Edelbrock, Monroe..etc... but just wanted to get some feedback from those who have actually purchased, installed, and road tested.
I have a stock 98 F-150, and have been researching a seemingly endless variety of shocks for the past month or so, and have narrowed down my list of choices quite a bit. I dont do alot of off-roading, outside of an occasional fishing/camping trip 3-4 times a year, so the extreme off-road shocks are already off the list.
Mainly highway, but still want some performance applications, so Ive been looking at the Rancho RSX, that claims they fit stock/no-lift.
I just want a nice smooth ride, that can handle some off-road at times.
Anyone have an opinion, or another shock suggestion, please let me know.
Oh, BTW,,, I found the Rancho RSX on-line, for $223.00 for all four, no shipping or tax.
Seems to be the best deal.
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BDS shocks. They have a lifetime manufacturer warranty. They ride nice and are good offroad.
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BDS shocks. They have a lifetime manufacturer warranty. They ride nice and are good offroad.
Thanks for the tip NGM, do you have a link for these? I searched for them, but only found Jeep applications for some reason, and were the boots included, or additional, Thanks.

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Trailmaster has a nice line as well, not guaranteed forever however. It all boils down to personal preference. I personally do not like the way Ranchos work as they are too harsh for me. Koni makes some awesome shocks but they are pretty pricey.
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Originally Posted by typhus
Thanks for the tip NGM, do you have a link for these? I searched for them, but only found Jeep applications for some reason, and were the boots included, or additional, Thanks.
Have to find a BDS dealer. They are not supposed to sell them on the Interweb.. Contact BDS themself for a dealer near you. We installed their lift kits at the 4x4 sop I worked at and the kits were AWSOME. The warranty their kits for life too no matter what. The shocks are warrantied as long as there is no external damage on them.
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Trailmaster has a nice line as well, not guaranteed forever however. It all boils down to personal preference. I personally do not like the way Ranchos work as they are too harsh for me. Koni makes some awesome shocks but they are pretty pricey.
I agree with you on the Rancho shocks. They are rough. I am not a fan of Koni. They dont hold up IMO.
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I did find this link NGM....

http://www.bds-suspension.com/produc...hocks_5500.php

Its between BDS and Pro Comp now.



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