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Old 03-31-2017, 02:22 PM
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Default 2004 F150 standard cab rwd front struts

Have any of you used the sensen struts? Any opinions?

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Originally Posted by herebyproxy
Have any of you used the sensen struts? Any opinions?

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You don't want to put stuts in the front of your truck as your truck doesn't use them. Coilover shocks are what you need, which most people confuse and call struts.

If you're looking for stock hight, monroe makes a good unit.
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No.. they are struts mounted inside a coil spring.. and sensen makes good stuff too.
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No.. they are struts mounted inside a coil spring.. and sensen makes good stuff too.
No, those are not struts. Commonly called struts, yes. But they are coilover shocks.

Vehicles with struts do not use upper control arms.

If you care to know the difference...

http://www.monroe.com/en-US/shocks-1...cks-vs-struts/
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Please note, I'm not trying to be rude. People are just extremely misinformed when it comes to calling coilover shocks, struts.
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Huh... well I'll be damned. Either way, I'm still calling it a strut, even with that knowledge, just because then everyone else will know what I'm talking about.
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I've had the Bilsteins, thought they were 'harsh', have Monroe 'Quick Struts' now. Not as soft as stock but very nice. The Monroe option is easy, no spring compressors involved. Just bolt on.
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Originally Posted by Martian
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Huh... well I'll be damned. ...


Include me too. And I replaced the damn things - MYSELF - too.


Am I ever gonna' get old enough to be done learnin' new stuff? Gotta' be some advantage to it cuz it ain't any fun otherwise.
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