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ken_burke
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Sep 09, 2013

Blistine or Rancho 9000 Shocks?

The shocks on my 2011 F350 are bad (35,000 miles) and I want to add a new set of shocks. What would you recommend??

The truck is a little bouncy when I tow the 14,000 # 5th wheel. When unhitch and the tire pressure at 40 PSI, the truck REALLY bounces on a dirt road. I mean Really. I want to drive on dirt roads with a lot less bounce.

I have read that most folks go for the Blistines or Ranchos.

Your help is, as always, appreciated.

thanks ken
  • UTCoyote's avatar
    UTCoyote
    Explorer
    Sep 09, 2013
    I prefer Bilstein 5100's over 9000's (have run multiple sets of both on multiple rigs). If you are talking the regular HD Bilsteins, then the 9000's would be better.

    But an F350 is never going to ride much better than a covered wagon on dirt roads no matter what kind of shocks you run.

    - Coyote

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