Best replacement struts
03-01-2017, 11:09 PM
#2
Super Duper Senior Member
Biggest and most important question, what's your budget? Are you looking to stay close to OEM quality and price, or are you looking to upgrade and are willing to pay extra for the quality.
03-02-2017, 06:06 AM
#3
Don't want to break the bank, but still want a quality product. The truck is my daily driver, with occasional long-distance highway trips. Have some decent upgrades (CAI, throttle body, cat-back exhaust, tune, coils). Mostly highway driving, no offroad. Dont have a lift, have stock 20" wheel/tires. 5.0, 4WD, Screw.....
Last edited by rtpjunior; 03-02-2017 at 06:11 AM.
03-02-2017, 08:20 AM
#5
Senior Member
A set of Bilstein would be a nice upgrade for you. They're a quality shock and supposedly they improve the ride quite a bit. I have yet to try my set out though.
03-02-2017, 09:33 AM
#6
Senior Member
Not to be that guy, but just as an FYI, these trucks do not use struts anywhere on the truck.
Shocks in the rear and coilover shocks up front.
That said, when I replaced my coilovers, I went with the Monroe coilovers. They work great and made the truck drive like new again.
Shocks in the rear and coilover shocks up front.
That said, when I replaced my coilovers, I went with the Monroe coilovers. They work great and made the truck drive like new again.
03-02-2017, 09:41 AM
#7
Senior Member
Not to be that guy, but just as an FYI, these trucks do not use struts anywhere on the truck.
Shocks in the rear and coilover shocks up front.
That said, when I replaced my coilovers, I went with the Monroe coilovers. They work great and made the truck drive like new again.
Shocks in the rear and coilover shocks up front.
That said, when I replaced my coilovers, I went with the Monroe coilovers. They work great and made the truck drive like new again.
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03-02-2017, 09:48 AM
#8
Senior Member
Don't want to break the bank, but still want a quality product. The truck is my daily driver, with occasional long-distance highway trips. Have some decent upgrades (CAI, throttle body, cat-back exhaust, tune, coils). Mostly highway driving, no offroad. Dont have a lift, have stock 20" wheel/tires. 5.0, 4WD, Screw.....
Last edited by PawPaw; 03-02-2017 at 10:01 AM.
03-02-2017, 09:56 AM
#9
Exactly what pawpaw did is what i did. I have put those struts / shocks on my last 3 trucks. Best upgrade you can do. The ride is much more predictable, and firm, but not harsh. It is perfect! Get the rear sway bar and your truck will drive like a dream!
I replaced my shocks and struts at 33k miles. Made an amazing difference. I did the 1.5" level as well. Just a little bit of rake, but nothing like the factory.
I replaced my shocks and struts at 33k miles. Made an amazing difference. I did the 1.5" level as well. Just a little bit of rake, but nothing like the factory.
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03-02-2017, 10:21 AM
#10
Senior Member
Originally Posted by 2008__XL
Not to be that guy, but just as an FYI, these trucks do not use struts anywhere on the truck.
Shocks in the rear and coilover shocks up front.
That said, when I replaced my coilovers, I went with the Monroe coilovers. They work great and made the truck drive like new again.
Shocks in the rear and coilover shocks up front.
That said, when I replaced my coilovers, I went with the Monroe coilovers. They work great and made the truck drive like new again.
