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09-25-2020, 10:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Washington, UT
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #8841
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Replacement Shocks 2015 F350 6.7 4wd crew cab
Looking to replace existing shocks on 2015 Super Duty. Truck has 44K miles . On 9/8 I experienced a blow out /tread separation on my Michelin tire, driver side rear. Over 5K in damage to body and additional parts. Truck in shop now. I did replace all 5 tires with new NOT Michelins. I think now would be a good time to replace shocks as well. I had the Bilstein 5100 on my previous truck. Ride was a bit stiffer than factory stock.
Any comments, suggestions on this would be appreciated. The Bilsteins are a great product, but I mostly use truck tor towing and highway .
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09 2955rl,5 Sailun 637 , Mor ryde wet bolt kit, 50 amp progressive hard wired surge protector, solar , 4-6 volt Interstate batteries, charge indicator, HD tow hitch ,2-2000w Honda generators, Back up camera,2015 F-350,6.7,
air bags,, 50 gallon Titan Pace Edwards bed cover, TST 507-FT
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09-25-2020, 10:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,311
M.O.C. #26190
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I'd say one of the Bilstein model shocks. They always seems like a good choice for a factory replacement shock.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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09-25-2020, 12:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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I put Bilsteins on the last truck, an F350. They did a great job but seemed to about shake the fillings out of my teeth. The current truck which is an F250 but with actually heavier suspension by actual part numbers, went with KYB shocks. Still a 'strong' ride but just not as choppy. They are still doing their job 60+K miles later
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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09-25-2020, 01:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Edgerton
Posts: 218
M.O.C. #17678
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I had the 5100s on my previous F250, will probably go with the 5160s on the current F350 when the time comes.
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09-25-2020, 06:20 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,115
M.O.C. #20477
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Ranchos are also a good option.
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2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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09-26-2020, 05:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,293
M.O.C. #25165
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I'll second the Ranchos. The original shocks on my 2014 F350 were made by Rancho for Ford. I am replacing my stock shocks with the adjustable Rancho's in December. Currently travelling until then. Also, I put on Timbren's a few months ago. Completely eliminated the porpoising on overpasses and bridges.
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2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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09-26-2020, 07:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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I'm still running my stock shocks with 67,000 miles They still seem to be good. I see no reason to change out the shocks till they go bad.
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09-26-2020, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,025
M.O.C. #21963
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slow Hand
I'm still running my stock shocks with 67,000 miles They still seem to be good. I see no reason to change out the shocks till they go bad.
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I have found that you don't realize how bad they were until they are replaced with something better.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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09-27-2020, 08:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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I'm saving my money for a bigger RV. You could spend more than $500 for a set of shocks. I'm just a cheap ass.
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09-27-2020, 10:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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OE shocks on this an my last Ford were GONE in less then 35K miles. The last truck shoks (Rancho branded) were stood up in a corner, waiting a trip to the dump. Two of then collapsed totally retracted by the weight of the top only
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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09-27-2020, 01:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Lamesa
Posts: 629
M.O.C. #26010
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At this stage I'm pretty much a Bilstein fan. Used to use Ranchos on my off road toys and a couple of pickups back when I was using them. They were OK but didn't seem to be much of an upgrade. The last set was the adjustable RS9000 type and I still didn't like them.
Keep in mind that the Bilsteins are more "purpose" built IMO. The 4600 series is more or less an OEM replacement which I've never used. The 5100 comes in various configurations for lifted trucks or not. You have to look at the specs. They are firm but haven't noticed that they are any more firm than OEM shocks. They do seem to help more under load. Here is a little comparison between the Rancho and Bilstein; one of I'm sure many....
https://www.shocksurplus.com/pages/b...l-world-advice
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Danny and Susan wife of 55 years
2019 Ram Laramie 3500 6.4 4x4 CC 4.10 SRW
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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09-28-2020, 11:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Washington, UT
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #8841
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Thanks to all that responded !
I have decided to go with the Bilstein 5100 as I know this will be a big upgrade over stock.
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09 2955rl,5 Sailun 637 , Mor ryde wet bolt kit, 50 amp progressive hard wired surge protector, solar , 4-6 volt Interstate batteries, charge indicator, HD tow hitch ,2-2000w Honda generators, Back up camera,2015 F-350,6.7,
air bags,, 50 gallon Titan Pace Edwards bed cover, TST 507-FT
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09-30-2020, 02:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith Schweizer
Looking to replace existing shocks on 2015 Super Duty. Truck has 44K miles . On 9/8 I experienced a blow out /tread separation on my Michelin tire, driver side rear. Over 5K in damage to body and additional parts. Truck in shop now. I did replace all 5 tires with new NOT Michelins. I think now would be a good time to replace shocks as well. I had the Bilstein 5100 on my previous truck. Ride was a bit stiffer than factory stock.
Any comments, suggestions on this would be appreciated. The Bilsteins are a great product, but I mostly use truck tor towing and highway .
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Get Bilstein 5100 (I THINK) the silver ones, and a new steering stabilizer. You won't be sorry
Mark
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09-30-2020, 04:09 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Leesburg
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #20954
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Bilstein
I have always changed the Stock shocks to Bilstein 5100 series. Can really tell the difference. Slightly Stiffer than Stock with out the trailer. But when loaded they make for a very comfortable ride.
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09-30-2020, 04:39 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Austin
Posts: 226
M.O.C. #18363
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I put FOX 2.0 Shocks on my Ram 3500 dually. Made a huge difference on the paved surfaces. Very easy DIY install.
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09-30-2020, 06:49 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Tustin Calif
Posts: 77
M.O.C. #18958
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I recently installed 2nd set of bilsteins in my 2017 F350 last year.. I overheated them and blew seals in Death Valley.. great warranty .. replaced without question
Next truck I’m thinking of shocks with separate fluid reservoir to keep them cooler..
Also...
I have had 3 tire failures with the michelin AT2 series tires since 2011.. pressure monitoring was useless as the catastrophic failure just happened 2 fast.
2 fronts and 1 rear.. be careful out there
And yes always significant body damage on 2 of the catastrophic failures.. last failure felt like a out of balance tire and caught it before it let loose in the middle of Arizona
Tire pressure checked daily
Watch those AT2 really close for any slight defects.
The Truck rides rough so on some roads it’s hard to notice..
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