jpetrach

I just ordered these on amazon. I have seen a few reviews and I am wondering if anyone here has tried them. If so what did you think?
I have 17K miles on my truck and hate the ride empty. I have a 2013 STX 4X2 5.0 that doesn't even see dirt roads. However I live in Michigan and the roads Suck! I know its never going to ride like a Lincoln, but you cant stop me from trying.


Belltech Street Performance Part# 2216EE.
Rears only @ stock height.


Please anyone who currently has them, or tried them. I would live to hear what you think.

jpetrach

2013 F150 STX 5.0 4X2 @ 17,750 Miles.
Attempting to smooth ride while NOT loaded. I live in MI. where the roads suck everywhere you go. I do not like feeling like I am driving on washboard dirt roads, when on pavement.

Belltech 2216EE Street Performance Shock purchased from amazon.com
$126.40 total for both.

Initial impressions: Ride height did not change at all. Ride feels slightly smoother. Rear end does not bounce around when driving over hole filled "Rough" pavement. I don't drive on dirt roads let alone off road so I wont offer an opinion on that.

Would I buy again? Yes, @17K my shocks were not worn-out, so improvement is small but noticeable. But I would likely try Air ride first to see if a more "smoother ride" was possible.



$ 126.40 for the pair.




Stock next to Belltech 2216EE Street Performance.




Before




After

2014Lariat

Thanks for the info. I might have to buy them also. Hate that bumpy feel also.

Abraham5G

I have these they are "sportier" than stock which means they are a bit stiffer.

jpetrach

I just trying to get rid of the bouncy ride while empty.

jpetrach

Ok drove ~75 miles down to Detroit. I have made this run a lot. RIDE is much better now. I get that a performance shock is stiffer but @75-80 MPH everything is nice and smooth. I no longer get that constant bouncy feeling.


I now recommend getting new Rear shocks if you feel the same "rear end is to bouncy feeling" especially at freeway speeds!


Edit: I am talking about driving empty. Not hauling anything to clarify.