Fx4 shocks vs regular shocks

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Feb 13, 2014 | 09:07 AM

#11

F-250,LD

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I put on a set of 5100s with less than 5000 miles on my truck. They made a huge difference.

Feb 13, 2014 | 09:46 AM

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gDMJoe

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Hwm3 - Are they different part numbers?

I know on the Mustang Ford claims "premium shocks/struts" on the Brembo package cars, but the part number is the same as the non-Brembo cars.

Did a little more research and it appears that the criteria for different (part #'ed) shock absorbers include:

wheel base
payload package
model
and the possible combinations of the above.

Feb 13, 2014 | 10:00 AM

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blast9239

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I have a 12 fx4 screw 11500 tow package and I just bought
a 13 stx rcsb 4x4 6800 gvw. They both have the same part# on the sticker on the rear shocks

Feb 13, 2014 | 08:43 PM

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tmath23

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hmm... well seems like the 5100's have pretty good reviews. Im pretty sure I can get them from AutoAnything for a pretty good deal so I'll probably check them out soon. Wish it was easier to install in the front, I hate paying businesses to do something I can figure out myself.