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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 11:35 PM
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Hi All; I have a 2014 F150 4x4 XLT, with a 5.0 engine. I have added a Hellwig sway bar kit to rear.

I want to replace my front struts and rear shocks and am looking for some advice on which brand would be best.
I'd like to maintain original ride height, am currently considering the KYB strut plus for the front and the KYB Gas-A-Just for rear.

I pull a 7500lb travel trailer in summer, so want to go better then OEM and maybe add some more stability in the process

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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 06:23 AM
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Most with Bilstein swear by them.
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 10:58 AM
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yep, that's what i did. left the front on the lowest (most comfortable) setting so the ride height wasn't changed. did that at the same time i added the hellwig rear sway and could not be happier.
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 02:22 PM
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If budget allows, these:

https://teraflex.com/shop_items/5a7a...d70ed493a32f4c

Not many reviews out there, but the few I've read say they are simple awesome. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

I plan to put on a set next Spring.

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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 03:21 PM
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Mike
That kit won't fit my truck, but was looking at this package, thought it might be over the top for what I need.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/product...-ford-f150-4wd

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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 13XLTEco
Most with Bilstein swear by them.
Does Bilstein make a quick strut?
Haven't seen them anywhere
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 03:44 PM
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Mike
That kit won't fit my truck, but was looking at this package, thought it might be over the top for what I need.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/product...-ford-f150-4wd

Lots of options here too: https://www.stage3motorsports.com/20...ling-Kits.html
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jakeman2
Mike
That kit won't fit my truck, but was looking at this package, thought it might be over the top for what I need.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/product...-ford-f150-4wd

you can get a set of 5100s for under $400 shipped, just have to reuse the springs.
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Have a broken spring (dealer said this is common??), so need complete assemble
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2013_XLT
yep, that's what i did. left the front on the lowest (most comfortable) setting so the ride height wasn't changed. did that at the same time i added the hellwig rear sway and could not be happier.
You have the KYB setup?
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