Any opinions on which shock absorbers are best for an F250?

[robroy]

Good evening,

Any opinions on which shock absorbers are best for the front of my 8,100lb GVW F250?

The ride's already pretty stiff so I suppose I'm more interested in handling and build quality than I am in ride quality, but I'm curious to hear all suggestions.

I know on sports cars people pay a lot of attention to different shocks and I'm not sure if that's the case with Bumpsides or not.

Thanks very much!
-Robroy

[kaptnkaos]

Yup, Monroe Gas Magnums... Best quality for the money... that's what I'm runnin' on my '68 CS

KaptnKA S

[1971ford]

are you going to use your f250 for towing and hauling? if your not going to do heavy hauling/towing then i would remove a couple leaves from your packs. i did this on the 71 and it is definately noticable different.

[robroy]

Hi KaptnKA S, Ryan, and My427stang, thanks for the replies!

KaptnKA S and My427stang, good to know about the Monroe Gas Magnums, thanks! I wouldn't have had any idea at all so this is really helpful.

Ryan, thanks for the advice on the rear springs. I do plan on doing some hauling in the F250 from time to time, and I don't mind putting up with a stiff ride the rest of the time.

That's interesting that you removed some leaves from your springs and it worked out well though! Awesome.

Thanks again,
-Robroy

[QC]

I have also had good luck with Monroe Magnums. I think a lot of people don't realize how much good front shocks can improve the handling and driveability on these twin I-beam trucks. This front end seems to beat up shocks. In the 15 years I had my '71 it went through several sets. The first part I bought for my '69 when I got it was a set of shocks.

[robroy]

I received the shocks but I'm not certain they're the right ones. Here they are:





Notice how there's no boot or sleeve or anything covering the piston rod? Is that really supposed to be exposed like that?

Thanks!
-Robroy

[1971ford]

Interesting. I wouldn't think its not a huge deal since a lot of desert-racing trucks leave their rod's exposed to the dust/mud. But Rubiranch's shocks did have a cover.
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... lit=shocks

[sideoilerfe]

Yes they're supposed to be like that. My 68 and 72 are just like that. It won't hurt anything since they'll be moving in and out as you drive.

[sideoilerfe]

But Rubiranch's shocks did have a cover.
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... lit=shocks

Those are the rear shocks. The rears have covers.

[robroy]

Hey Sideoilerfe and Ryan, thanks for responding!

It's good to know that these puppies are OK as is.

-Robroy

[sideoilerfe]

I also have the Monroes in My 68. Great shocks.

[robroy]

Great! I can't wait to try them out on some bumpy roads!

[1971ford]

oh i didnt realize this was for the front.

i just ordered some yellow version monroe gas magnums for my f100 project, they will be at the store tomorrow

[MadMaxetc]

For a 100-150 I just use the Blue Monroes.

If you want a litle more performance and a little beter load control (like on a 250) hen go with the Yellow Monroes.

The edelbrocks and bilstiens are awsome, but I can not justify the price on a 40+ year old truck.

[MadMaxetc]

Just in case anyone was looking for them. I have a set of duel shock mounts for the front of our trucks for sale.

they are brackets that clamp around the i-beam and use the second hole in the spring pertch. Realy nice if you are towing a lot or if you have a bed camper.