I mentioned to a mechanic friend that I was looking to put some Bilsteins on my truck and he sort of pooh-poohed them and recommended Ranchos. Bilsteins seem to always get the nod here, just looking ...
I did not get the FX4 package on my F250 due to the shocks. Fleet/commercial sales actually suggested keeping stock shocks over Ford's Rancho upgrade. 80k miles later, I did upgrade to the Rancho RS9000XL when I went with heavier 19.5" wheels.