I installed a set of Rancho R9000XLs on my F-250 while visiting my parents. What a difference towing on the return leg of our trip! No more feeling like a cork on the end of a cane pole when going over bridge expansion joints, etc. My wife is 32 weeks pregnant and couldn't tolerate any more of the bouncy ride. I was apprehensive about dropping $400 on a set of shocks, but they turned out to be a worthwhile investment compared to the FX4 junk that came installed on the truck.

Good report... I agree the stock shocks have become junk.BTW... That's one good lookin rig! :B

The Rancho labeled shocks with the FX4 package are horrible at best! I switched to the 9000XLs back in the Summer and couldn't be happier. Even with the rear shocks only set to #4, the ride with the trailer is 300% better. I haven't tried stiffening them up any further because I always forget to change the setting when towing the trailer. They are well worth the money!

Does my 2011 have the same shocks that you replaced? I drove all big 3 before purchasing my f350. The ride in Chevy and dodge were both " less bouncy" , .. I know, it is a 1 ton truck, but I did feel it could be better. Good to know it was a difference. The truck has 55k miles on it, I was gonna wait till 75k or so got replace. Is that too long?

modern family wrote:Does my 2011 have the same shocks that you replaced? I drove all big 3 before purchasing my f350. The ride in Chevy and dodge were both " less bouncy" , .. I know, it is a 1 ton truck, but I did feel it could be better. Good to know it was a difference. The truck has 55k miles on it, I was gonna wait till 75k or so got replace. Is that too long?It's more of a personnel decision on when you should change your shocks based ride quality. On my last Super Duty I replaced the factory shocks at 165k miles.

My 2012 F350 6.7L LWB SRW FX4 had the worst shocks of any of the numerous Ford Super Duty Trucks that I have owned. At just over 4,000 miles I decided the ride was so bad I had to do something. I ordered up and installed 4 RANCHO R9000XL shocks. But the amazing thing I found was that three of the 4 OEM shocks had gone flat. I may well have been justified in taking them to my FORD dealer for a beef with FORD. However,the last thing I wanted was another set of FORD FX4 OEM Shocks. The RANCHO 9000XL shocks have been great for the past 9,000 miles. I adjust them for the Truck Camper Load vs. empty bed adjustment and I they have provided an excellent ride in either case.GARY

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FishOnOne
Nomad
Jan 04, 2014
modern family wrote:
Does my 2011 have the same shocks that you replaced? I drove all big 3 before purchasing my f350. The ride in Chevy and dodge were both " less bouncy" , .. I know, it is a 1 ton truck, but I did feel it could be better. Good to know it was a difference. The truck has 55k miles on it, I was gonna wait till 75k or so got replace. Is that too long?

It's more of a personnel decision on when you should change your shocks based ride quality. On my last Super Duty I replaced the factory shocks at 165k miles.
modern_family
Explorer
Jan 04, 2014
Does my 2011 have the same shocks that you replaced? I drove all big 3 before purchasing my f350. The ride in Chevy and dodge were both " less bouncy" , .. I know, it is a 1 ton truck, but I did feel it could be better. Good to know it was a difference. The truck has 55k miles on it, I was gonna wait till 75k or so got replace. Is that too long?
720Deere
Explorer
Jan 04, 2014
The Rancho labeled shocks with the FX4 package are horrible at best! I switched to the 9000XLs back in the Summer and couldn't be happier. Even with the rear shocks only set to #4, the ride with the trailer is 300% better. I haven't tried stiffening them up any further because I always forget to change the setting when towing the trailer. They are well worth the money!
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jan 04, 2014
Good report... I agree the stock shocks have become junk.

BTW... That's one good lookin rig! :B

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