04forme
01-18-2004, 02:50 PM
I have a 04 cc 4X4 with 6500miles. And the left front shock is leaking oil,Should I Have it replaced under warranty or just bite the bullet and buy aftermarket? If aftermarket which ones? Any Prefs? Thanks
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Bronco 01-18-2004, 02:54 PM I think the best alternative would be to recieve a factory credit on improved shocks. The factory shocks are probally bad in the box. Good luck! Tsckey 01-18-2004, 04:28 PM The first time I drove my brand new truck I knew the shocks were inadequate. Don't bother with factory replacements. Go to the aftermarket and get some from people who make shocks for a living. I like Bilsteins. Ranchos are also very popular. I see that Bronco has Edelbrocks. About the only thing the factory shocks are good for is keeping the mounting brackets clean while you decide what to replace them with. Bronco 01-18-2004, 04:48 PM Tsckey wrote: About the only thing the factory shocks are good for is keeping the mounting brackets clean while you decide what to replace them with. Sad but truehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif dieselman 01-18-2004, 07:32 PM About the only thing the factory shocks are good for is keeping the mounting brackets clean while you decide what to replace them with. I love that quote. So true, so true. Many of us can attest to this. ski1 01-18-2004, 09:29 PM surprised they lasted that long. I lost both rears after a heavy tow (may not have caused it but that is when I noticed it) and only 3K on the odometer. replaced with 9 way adjustable ranchos and have been happy ever since. marc 04forme 01-20-2004, 10:44 AM Thanks for all replieshttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I wil check out other posts on the Shock issue,Guess I should have looked harder on the forum, Sorry for the Post without doing a search. Thanks to all. Cheers yanks8 01-20-2004, 05:27 PM My front left shock puked at 1400 miles! When I saw the oil all over the shock, I walked in the house and ordered a set of Bilsteins. Considered Edlebrock but Bilstein won the short debate. __________________________________________ 04 2500 D/A EXT, hypertech, Nicktane, Bilsteins Bronco 01-20-2004, 07:07 PM Edelbrocks are worthy of a try. "About the only thing the factory shocks are good for, is keeping the mounting brackets clean while you decide what to replace them with" Tsckeyhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif | ||