Digem

Going to order and replace my shocks on my 1989 2wd f150. I have already ordered new ballpoints, tie rods, radius arms. I'm trying to get the truck back to a normal riding stock ride as possible. I know I need to get new shocks and springs. What shock brand do you guys suggest to accomplish what I want. I know I want Moog springs but I don't know the model number of the springs that I need. Any help?

fltdriver

Moog 822 are OE size/springrate. 824 have a slightly higher compressed height (which most people use to correct for the front rake these trucks have-myself included). 844 are F250 springs, have a stiffer ride and a height about equal to the 824.

I got monroe shocks and like them, a lot of people suggest KYB or Bilstiens(sp?).

I used load assisting front and back, front were coil over shock and rear are air adjustable.
MONROE Part # 58275 for front



MONROE Part # MA771 for back

Digem

Do they make a spring that allows the front end to sit lower?

fltdriver

They have short springs for lowering kits so I would assume you can buy them outright.

sdmartin65

Bell tech makes a 2" lowering spring but the rating of it is quite a bit stiffer than stock. I installed moog cc818 for a softer ride and a bit of lowering, maybe 1". With 2" lowering shackles I sit about 1/2" higher in the back, so basically level for all intents and purposes.

Digem

Sdmartin...do you have a picture of yours?

Mista_Breeze

I used the Moog 824s on my truck, the front end was sagging a noticeable amount. There was about a 5.5" difference between the front and rear. After I put the 824s in there is less than a 2" difference.

Digem

I guess since my is 2wd, I think I'm gonna just get new stock height springs and drop the rear to make it sit level.

Also I've read that going to the larger/taller springs they cause problems with the front end an alignment.

fltdriver

Mine is 2wd, the only thing you need is new cas/cam bushings. I used moog K80109 adjustable bushings and did the alignment myself about 9 months ago, no issues or uneven wear. There are also solid state bushings that you can get but need an alignment shop to be able to get the proper ones. I would recommend against dropping the back if you live in a snowy climate or ever plan on putting any weight in the bed or hauling anything. It's better to raise the front than lower the back.

Digem

I live in South Georgia, so the truck will never see snow. I know with raising the front I can run a 31 tire but I don't wanna run that big an lose power an gas mileage. But I do want to fill up the wheel well and have the truck sitting level as possible. I want to go for the stock look on the truck. I feel if I just refresh the suspension with ball joins, tie rods, radius arm bushing, new shocks, new springs, and lower the rear a bit ill be good.