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Groover
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2014

New shocks for 2013 F150

I recently purchased a 2013 F150 supercrew 2wd XLT and use it for some trailer pulling. The eco-boost has phenominal power (even compared with the V10 im my E350) and the truck seems to handle the tongue weight well but it does get bouncy in the rear with a trailer hitched to it. I really liked the Rancho 9000s I put on my old F250 and am considering putting a set of these on the 150. Has anyone put heavier shocks on a 150? What did you use and how do you like them?
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  • Teamfour's avatar
    Teamfour
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2014
    Before spending $$$ on new shocks, make sure the hitch is set up properly. Also, what kind of tires do you have? I am pulling the rig in my sig with absolutely no bounce and OEM shocks.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jun 10, 2014
    The 5100's are typically for a lifted/off road type truck.

    Stock configuration the yellow and blue 4600 Bilstien's are beat.
  • jus2shy's avatar
    jus2shy
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2014
    Bilstein 5100's. Handled payloads over 1400 lbs just fine, no bounce (this was on my 2010 F-150 that I owned prior to my current rig). But unloaded was a harsher ride.

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